期刊名称：International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology
印刷版ISSN：2347-6710
电子版ISSN：2319-8753
出版年度：2013
卷号：2
期号：9
页码：4250
出版社：S&S Publications
摘要：This paper explores aggressive riding behaviours and experiences that provoke anger while riding amongcollege going youth. A survey capturing positive and negative emotional states while riding, sources of irritation onroads, and factors related to riding fast was administered on a sample of 457 college youth from Delhi. Being caught upin heavy traffic and repeated honking by others were some of the top sources of irritation reported. Verbal/gesturalexpressions of irritation and violation of traffic rules were some of the aggressive riding behaviours reported asresponse to frustrating situations. Nearly one third of the participants perceived themselves as riding faster than theircounterparts. Approximately one-fifth of the participants indicated that their significant others perceived their riding asunsafe while they themselves continued to hold a perception that they ride safely. The study highlights psychologicalfactors involved in understanding aggressive riding behaviours which are relevant for planning intervention programs.
