Aggressive driving and ADHD symptoms in young male drivers: Examining the roles of personality traits and driving anger

Title

Aggressive driving and ADHD symptoms in young male drivers: Examining the roles of personality traits and driving anger

Creator

Sheikh, Mohammad Asif

Description

Introduction Aggressive driving behaviors are linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, yet the moderating roles of personality traits and driving anger remain underexplored, particularly among two-wheeler riders in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examined associations between aggressive driving violations and ADHD symptom severity, focusing on neuroticism and driving anger as moderators. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 150 male postgraduate two-wheeler riders in India. ADHD symptoms were assessed using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, aggressive driving violations via the Extended Driver Behaviour Questionnaire, driving anger using the Deffenbacher Driving Anger Scale, and personality traits through the 10-item Big Five Inventory. Multiple regression and moderation analyses were performed. Results Aggressive driving violations significantly predicted ADHD symptom severity (p < .001), independent of driving anger and neuroticism. A marginal interaction with neuroticism (p = .068) suggested a stronger association at lower neuroticism levels. Driving anger did not significantly moderate this relationship. Age and helmet non-use were also independently associated with ADHD symptoms (p = .045 and p = .024, respectively). Conclusions Aggressive driving violations show a stable association with ADHD symptom severity in young male two-wheeler riders in an LMIC context, with preliminary evidence for neuroticism as a moderator. These findings underscore the need for personality-informed interventions addressing self-regulatory and behavioral aspects of driving behavior in ADHD populations. 2025 Elsevier Ltd.

Source

Journal of Transport and Health;Volume;47;Issue;;Article No.;102249;

Date

01-01-2026

Publisher

Elsevier Ltd

Subject

ADHD; Aggressive driving; Driving anger; Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); Neuroticism; Personality traits; Traffic safety; Two-wheelers

Coverage

Sheikh M.A., School of Psychological Sciences, Central Block, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISSN: 22141405;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2025.102249

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