Attitudes and behaviors related to distracted driving in college students: a need for interventions in adolescence

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey H. Basch ◽  
Sarah A. MacLean ◽  
Philip Garcia
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
The United States ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Distracted Driving ◽  
Opinion Poll ◽  
Driving Behaviors ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Abstract Objective One of the biggest contributors to distracted driving among young people in the United States is technology. The objective of this study was to describe distracted driving behaviors among college students, with a specific focus on attitudes towards and use of social media. Methods With written permission, a survey was adapted from the Distracted Driving Public Opinion Poll distributed by the National Safety Council. The survey comprised 43 questions assessing attitudes and behaviors. A total of 411 students enrolled in a personal health course were invited to complete the survey. In total 324 surveys were completed, resulting in a response rate of 79%. Results Among students with a driver’s license, 95.2% reported engaging in distracted driving behaviors. The use of social media while driving was common, with 30.7% reporting that they glance at, read, or post to social media while driving, most commonly on Snapchat or Instagram. It was common for students to make or answer phone calls (72.0%), review or send text messages (54.6%), or glance at or read automatic notifications (43.3%). Almost all students (91.5%) reported that they believed a hands-free solution is safer than holding the phone while driving, but only 67.9% reported that they usually used a hands-free device. Students in a health major and students who drive in urban areas were more likely to engage in distracted driving behaviors. Conclusions These findings suggest a need for interventions, particularly those which target adolescents in an attempt to deter these behaviors as they transition into adulthood.

Mobile Health and Exposures to Health and Risk Messages

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Fitts Willoughby
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
The United States ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Target Audience ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

People who communicate health and risk information are often trying to determine new and innovative ways to reach members of their target audience. Because of the nearly ubiquitous use of mobile phones among individuals in the United States and the continued proliferation of such devices around the world, communicators have turned to mobile as a possible channel for disseminating health information. Mobile health, often referred to as mHealth, uses mobile and portable devices to communicate information about health and to monitor health issues. Cell phones are one primary form of mHealth, with the use of cell phone features such as text messaging and mobile applications (apps) often used as a way to provide health information and motivation to target audience members. Text messaging, or short message service (SMS), is a convenient form for conveying health information, as most cell phone owners regularly send and receive text messages. mHealth offers benefits over other channels for communicating health information, such as convenience, portability, interactivity, and the ability to personalize or tailor messages. Additionally, mHealth has been found to be effective at changing attitudes and behaviors related to health. Research has found mobile to be a tool useful for promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors related to a number of topic areas, from increased sexual health to decreased alcohol consumption. Literature from health communication and research into mHealth can provide guidance for health communicators looking to develop an effective mHealth intervention or program, but possible concerns related to the use of mobile need to be considered, such as concerns about data security and participant privacy.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Varied Forms of Education in Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Veganism

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ava Seiffer ◽  
Maura Large
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Native Americans ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Large Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Consciousness ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Media Campaigns ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors

In today’s society, the number of people who are socially conscious is rising as information becomes increasingly available. Veganism is one expression of social consciousness and while a diet that abstains from animal products dates back to the days of Native Americans, a poll conducted by Gallup found that only three percent of the United States population is vegan (McCarthy). Many studies previously conducted have synthesized the reasons why people choose to be vegan, but none of them have touched on how to best shift attitudes and behaviors of non-practitioners. According to a Vomad study, 68% of vegans were abstaining from consuming animals due to the ill-treatment of animals by society. This means that a large population of practitioners adopted veganism through becoming educated about the treatment of animals. The origins of veganism are rooted in Native Americans’ notions of duality with nature. Modern philosophical theories regarding the treatment of animals which are intended to educate society includes Ecological Animalism, focused on dualism between humans and nature, and Ontological Veganism, focused on the equality of all living beings and the morality of inflicting pain on others. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), a pro-vegan organization, has chosen to educate through polarizing marketing and social media campaigns. This poses my research question: How effective is education on the philosophies of veganism in influencing non-vegans’ attitudes and behaviors as compared to education through polarizing marketing and social media campaigns?

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS ON STUDENT BEHAVIOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (45) ◽  
pp. 2284-2298
Author(s):  
İlker İnan LOKURLU ◽  
Yüksel GÜNDÜZ
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The aim of the survey is to express the effects of social media tools on student‟s behavior.The research is a qualitative one designed with phenomenology method.The working group of the research consists of 25 branch teachers working in secondary schools in Bursa, Yıldırım district in the 2018-2019 academic year.Participants were selected by purposeful sampling method. A semi-structured interview form consisting of five questions prepared by the researchers was used to collect data in the study.In this context, teachers were asked what their opinions were on the effects of social media on student attitudes and behaviors, the effect of social media on students 'acquisition of bad habits, the effect of social media on students' expressing their thoughts freely, the effect of social media use on students 'academic achievement, and the effect of social media use on students' socialization. When the results of the research are investigated, 19 of the teachers participating in the research expressed that social media has a minus effect on student attitudes and behaviors, 5 have both positive and negative effects, also 1 have an assertive effect;24 of them stated that social media is effective in students' adopting poor habits, 1 of them has no effect;21 of them denoted that social media had an effect on students' expressing their thoughts freely, 4 of them had no effect;11 of them stated that the use of social media has a positive effect on the academic success of the student, 11 of them have a negative effect on academic success, 3 of them can have both positive and negative effects;11 of them stated that the use of social media has no effect on socialization of students, 8 of them stated that it has an effect, and 6 of them are undecided about this issue. Keywords: Social Media, Social Media Tools, Teacher, Student.

scholarly journals Health Literacy, Digital Health Literacy, and COVID-19 Pandemic Attitudes and Behaviors in U.S. College Students: Implications for Interventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3301
Author(s):  
Uday Patil ◽  
Uliana Kostareva ◽  
Molly Hadley ◽  
Jennifer A. Manganello ◽  
Orkan Okan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Information Access ◽  
The United States ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
And Behaviors

The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by rapidly emerging evidence, changing guidance, and misinformation, which present new challenges for health literacy (HL) and digital health literacy (DHL) skills. This study explored whether COVID-19-related information access, attitudes, and behaviors were associated with health literacy and digital health literacy among college students in the United States. Self-reported measures of health literacy, along with items on pandemic-related attitudes, behaviors, information sources, and social networks, were collected online using a managed research panel. In July 2020, 256 responses were collected, which mirrored the racial/ethnic and gender diversity of U.S. colleges. Only 49% reported adequate HL, and 57% found DHL tasks easy overall. DHL did not vary by HL level. In multivariable models, both HL and DHL were independently associated with overall compliance with basic preventive practices. Higher DHL, but not HL, was significantly associated with greater willingness to get a COVID-19 vaccine and the belief that acquiring the disease would negatively impact their life. On average, respondents discussed health with 4–5 people, which did not vary by HL or DHL measures. The usage of online information sources varied by HL and DHL. The study findings can inform future student-focused interventions, including identifying the distinct roles of HL and DHL in pandemic information access, attitudes, and behaviors.

scholarly journals Saudi Female International College Students’ Self-Identities Through the Use of Social Media in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 629-645
Author(s):  
Tahani Alruwaili ◽  
Heng-Yu Ku
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
College Students ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
The United States ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
States Data ◽  
International College ◽  
Use Of Social Media

This study explored 14 Saudi female international college students’ self-identities through social media use while they were studying in the United States. Data was collected by semistructured interviews. In addition, participants were asked to draw pictures that represented how they experience social media use in Saudi Arabia and in the United States as part of the interviews. The findings revealed that many participants indicated they experienced some changes to their identities after coming to the United States. Many of the participants expressed they were more open and more independent after coming to the United States. They felt they could express their identities on social media to a greater degree and enjoyed using it to connect with others. Although most of the participants became more comfortable with interaction and expression on social media in the United States, many of them still retained some measures to ensure their privacy.

scholarly journals MEDIA SOSIAL SEBAGAI SARANA MEMBANGUN KERUKUNAN PADA KOMUNITAS YOUNG INTERFAITH PEACEMAKER (YIPC)

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
M Thoriqul Huda ◽  
Okta Filla Filla
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Group ◽  
Religious People ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Diversity is a reality for the Indonesian nation, one form of diversity, namely religion. Religion is a guide from the creator of how humans can live in differences so as to create an orderly and harmonious life. However, the phenomenon that occurs is just the opposite where religion in fact makes someone to claim the truth of each religion. This certainly becomes a serious conflict for the Indonesian people considering that Indonesia is a plural country and should have an understanding of tolerance. Actually tolerance is not just a concept that must be understood but must be realized in attitudes and behaviors so that a harmony between religious people will be realized. Amid the current global developments, technological sophistication cannot be dammed so that people can easily receive information. Responding to this phenomenon if we especially as youths who basically have an important role in building inter-religious harmony cannot properly take advantage of the existence of social media, it will easily accept and even spread hoax issues, the impact of this will certainly damage the relationship between harmony religious people should be as young people as filtering and wise in the use of social media. Through social media, we as young people can do positive things as well, pour creative ideas to channel talents that we have such as making writings or images so that they can be enjoyed by others, communicating with distant friends or adding friends by joining a social group that later will add insight and foster harmony among others Keywords: Social Media, Harmony, YIPC

THE ROLE OF INFORMATION IN INFLUENCING PUBLIC ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri ◽  
Jamal Mattar Al Salmi ◽  
Ayida Mohamed Al Shabibi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Other Information ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Information Channels ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Role Of Information

Purpose of the Study: This study aims to identify key insights from the emerging academic literature relating to the role of information during COVID-19, especially information obtained via social media, and to consider their implications for the authorities responsible for pandemic management. Methodology: The research is based on a thematic review of 34 academic papers published during the first six months of 2020 when COVID-19 was spreading globally. Main Findings: The findings demonstrate the critical influence of information as an influence on public attitudes and behaviors in a pandemic, and the important role played by social media in the dissemination of information in this context. They highlight the problem of vast volumes of misinformation and fake news circulating on social media sites and how this can undermine efforts by the authorities to manage the pandemic. Social Implications: The research findings demonstrate the need for the authorities to utilize social media to counterbalance misinformation and fake news regarding the pandemic, but also highlight the importance of employing a range of information channels and messaging formats to effectively reach and engage all demographic groups. They suggest that key influencers including healthcare experts, high profile public figures, and social media influencers can play an important role in the dissemination of accurate and reliable information on behalf of the authorities in ways that support rather than hinder pandemic management. Originality/Novelty of the Study: Global pandemics have historically occurred only rarely and this is the first to occur in a new information environment in which people receive much of their information via the Internet and social media. A considerable number of academic papers relevant to this study were published in the first half of 2020, providing an early and unique opportunity to synthesize the key themes and findings and provide helpful insights on the use of social media and other information channels for pandemic management.

scholarly journals Assessing the Russian Internet Research Agency’s impact on the political attitudes and behaviors of American Twitter users in late 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher A. Bail ◽  
Brian Guay ◽  
Emily Maloney ◽  
Aidan Combs ◽  
D. Sunshine Hillygus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Computational Social Science ◽  
Bayesian Regression ◽  
Internet Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Twitter Users

There is widespread concern that Russia and other countries have launched social-media campaigns designed to increase political divisions in the United States. Though a growing number of studies analyze the strategy of such campaigns, it is not yet known how these efforts shaped the political attitudes and behaviors of Americans. We study this question using longitudinal data that describe the attitudes and online behaviors of 1,239 Republican and Democratic Twitter users from late 2017 merged with nonpublic data about the Russian Internet Research Agency (IRA) from Twitter. Using Bayesian regression tree models, we find no evidence that interaction with IRA accounts substantially impacted 6 distinctive measures of political attitudes and behaviors over a 1-mo period. We also find that interaction with IRA accounts were most common among respondents with strong ideological homophily within their Twitter network, high interest in politics, and high frequency of Twitter usage. Together, these findings suggest that Russian trolls might have failed to sow discord because they mostly interacted with those who were already highly polarized. We conclude by discussing several important limitations of our study—especially our inability to determine whether IRA accounts influenced the 2016 presidential election—as well as its implications for future research on social media influence campaigns, political polarization, and computational social science.

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