FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

The causes of consumer satisfaction or dissatisfaction with child restraint systems were studied, and factors contributing to non-use and misuse were identified. Thirty-two families used several different child restraint models for extended periods, and their perceptions and preferences prior to use were compared to those expressed afterward. Recommendations are made to improve education, design, marketing, and regulation regarding child restraint systems.

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• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/1353
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

  Highway Safety Research Institute
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States 

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Weber, K
  • Allen, N P
• Publication Date: 1982-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 65 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceptance; Automobiles; Children; Consumer protection; Design; Highway transportation; Industries; Infants; Safety; Utilization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Acceptability
• Subject Areas: Design; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00365499
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: UM-HSRI-82-1, DOT-HS-806-121
• Contract Numbers: DTNH22-81-C-17083
• Files: NTIS, NTL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 30 2003 12:00AM