CAR AVAILABILITY AND THE DAILY LIFE OF THE TEENAGE MALE

The relationship between driving a car and the adolescent male's daily life was examined. Drivers with unrestricted access to a car (N=11), drivers with limited car access (N=10), and non-drivers (N=7) completed behavioral diaries and were then interviewed regarding changes in their life associated with driving. Drivers (compared to non-drivers) manifested more discrete and varied environmental visits, more time with friends and in teenage settings, more freedom from parental control, and more socially responsible behaviors. Driving appeared to have a positive impact upon teenagers' behavior and experience. The relationship between driving (including its concomitants) and themes of adolescent development is discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Libra Publishers, Incorporated

  391 Willets Road
  Roslyn Heights, NY  United States  11577
• Authors:
  • Shlechter, T M
  • Gump, P V
• Publication Date: 1983

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 101-113
• Serial:
  • Adolescence
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 69
  • Publisher: Libra Publishers, Incorporated

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Adolescents; Age; Automobiles; Drivers; Males; Psychological aspects; Psychological tests; Supply; Teenage drivers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Availability; Driver age
• Old TRIS Terms: Behavioral tests; Coulomb failure criterion; Male drivers
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00394712
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 806
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM