Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study: Integrating Surveys and Semi-Structured Interviews to Explore Cell Phone Use While Driving and Emerging Technologies for Behavior Mitigation

Distracted driving, predominantly due to cell phone use, remains a critical road safety issue, causing thousands of fatalities annually in the United States. This project investigates the patterns and contexts of cell phone use while driving and evaluates the acceptance and effectiveness of emerging preventive technologies, such as texting prevention apps and device-based solutions. Using a sequential mixed methods approach, the study will analyze survey data from Massachusetts drivers and conduct interviews with both users and developers to explore attitudes and behaviors related to these technologies. The findings aim to inform evidence-based interventions and policy recommendations, advancing road safety through innovative, user-centered solutions.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $150000
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3552348301

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  University of Massachusetts, Amherst

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  130 Natural Resources Road
  Amherst, MA  United States  01003
• Performing Organizations:

  University of Massachusetts, Amherst

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  130 Natural Resources Road
  Amherst, MA  United States  01003
• Principal Investigators:

  Roberts, Shannon

• Start Date: 20240901
• Expected Completion Date: 20250831
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
• Subprogram: University Transportation Centers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Attitudes; Behavior; Cellular telephones; Distracted driving; Drivers; Surveys
• Geographic Terms: Massachusetts
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01938990
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: New England University Transportation Center
• Contract Numbers: 69A3552348301
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Dec 9 2024 10:08AM