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Older Driver Needs and Issues: Using Grounded Theory to Elicit the Driving Needs of Older People

Charles Musselwhite Orcid Logo, Hebba Haddad

Transport, Travel and Later Life, Volume: 10, Pages: 161 - 169

Swansea University Author: Charles Musselwhite Orcid Logo

DOI (Published version): 10.1108/S2044-994120170000010006

Abstract

The ageing process impact negatively on driving ability and behaviour, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Traditionally, research tends to have been top-down and as such misses the needs, motivations and attitudes of the drivers themselves. This research worked in-depth with a small number of o...

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Published in: Transport, Travel and Later Life
Published: 2017
Online Access: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/S2044-994120170000010006
URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa36843
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Abstract: The ageing process impact negatively on driving ability and behaviour, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Traditionally, research tends to have been top-down and as such misses the needs, motivations and attitudes of the drivers themselves. This research worked in-depth with a small number of older drivers using a grounded theory approach to elicit their needs and requirements with regards to the driving task. It identified a number of issues that previous research had highlighted, including shortened reaction times, increased fatigue and problems with glare but in addition emphasised some novel issues, including maintaining the vehicle speed at a consistent level and issues with distraction. The role new technology has in meeting such needs is briefly discussed.
Keywords: Needs and requirements, ageing, driver behaviour, technology, grounded theory
College: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
Start Page: 161
End Page: 169

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