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The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists

In a previous study, it is well documented that adolescents are more likely than adults to engage in risky behaviour (Arnett, 1992). Most evidence suggests that risk-taking is the most important major factor underlying the high crash rates among teens. The objectives of this study were: 1) to examin...

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Main Authors: Md Nor, Siti Maryam, Abdullah, Haslinda
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2014
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spelling my.upm.eprints.417442016-01-28T03:42:24Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41744/ The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists Md Nor, Siti Maryam Abdullah, Haslinda In a previous study, it is well documented that adolescents are more likely than adults to engage in risky behaviour (Arnett, 1992). Most evidence suggests that risk-taking is the most important major factor underlying the high crash rates among teens. The objectives of this study were: 1) to examine the extent of risk-taking behavior of Malaysian motorcyclists, and 2) to investigate the relationship between demographic variables of motorcyclists and risk-taking behavior. A total of 540 respondents from six different areas in the Klang Valley (Jalan Kapar, Jalan Meru, Jalan Ampang, Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Kuala Selangor-Sungai Buloh) were surveyed. The study found that there were significant gender differences in term of 'riding over speed limit' and 'riding without crash helmet'. In terms of age, there are significant differences between age and 'riding without crash helmet'. In terms of personal income, the result showed that there are significant differences between personal income and 'riding without crash helmet' and 'riding without headlights and not stopping at three-way junction'. However, there are no significant difference between race and highest education level and risk-taking behavior dimensions. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2014-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41744/1/06%20Page%201007-1020%20%28JSSH%200882-2013%29.pdf Md Nor, Siti Maryam and Abdullah, Haslinda (2014) The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 22 (4). pp. 1007-1019. ISSN 0128-7702; ESSN: 2231-8534 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2022%20%284%29%20Dec.%202014/06%20Page%201007-1020%20%28JSSH%200882-2013%29.pdf
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description In a previous study, it is well documented that adolescents are more likely than adults to engage in risky behaviour (Arnett, 1992). Most evidence suggests that risk-taking is the most important major factor underlying the high crash rates among teens. The objectives of this study were: 1) to examine the extent of risk-taking behavior of Malaysian motorcyclists, and 2) to investigate the relationship between demographic variables of motorcyclists and risk-taking behavior. A total of 540 respondents from six different areas in the Klang Valley (Jalan Kapar, Jalan Meru, Jalan Ampang, Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong, Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Kuala Selangor-Sungai Buloh) were surveyed. The study found that there were significant gender differences in term of 'riding over speed limit' and 'riding without crash helmet'. In terms of age, there are significant differences between age and 'riding without crash helmet'. In terms of personal income, the result showed that there are significant differences between personal income and 'riding without crash helmet' and 'riding without headlights and not stopping at three-way junction'. However, there are no significant difference between race and highest education level and risk-taking behavior dimensions.
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title The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists
title_short The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists
title_full The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists
title_fullStr The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists
title_full_unstemmed The relationships between demographic variables and risk-taking behaviour among young motorcyclists
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publisher Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
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