The Association Between Risk-taking Behavior and Helmet Use Among Motorcyclist

[摘要] The central aim of the research was to examine speeding behavior without helmet wearing among motorcycle riders in Ho Chi Minh City. The research model expanded the Theory of Planned Behavior by both psychological flow theory and sensation-seeking. 268 motorcyclists were involved in the research. A Confirmatory factor analysis and a Structural equation modeling were employed for model specification. The findings indicated a significant effect between predictors and the intention of speeding without helmet wearing. In addition, there was direct relation between intention and actual behavior. Also, sensation-seeking proved to be important in moderating predictors between the low-sensation-seeking motorcyclists and high-sensation-seeking ones. A deeper understanding of why motorcycle riders exceed the speed limit without wearing helmet played key role in changing their behavior.

[发布机构] Urban and Regional Planning Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Tan Phong Ward, District No 7, Hochiminh city, Viet Nam^1;Faculty of Airport, Vietnam Aviation Academy, 104 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan District, Hochiminh city, Viet Nam^2

[效力级别] 运输工程

[关键词] Confirmatory factor analysis;Model specifications;Research models;Risk-taking behaviors;Sensation-seeking;Speeding behaviors;Structural equation modeling;Theory of Planned Behavior