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DEINDIVIDUATION OF DRIVERS: IS EVERYONE ELSE A BAD DRIVER?
| Title: | DEINDIVIDUATION OF DRIVERS: IS EVERYONE ELSE A BAD DRIVER?. |
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| Name(s): |
MacArthur, Keith, Author Hancock, Peter, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2014 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Deindividuation is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a given environment reduces the "individuality" or identifiability of a person. These environments may cause a psychological reduction in self-consciousness, potentially leading to violations of sociocultural norms (Festinger, Pepitone, & Newcomb, 1952; Singer, Brush, & Lublin, 1965). The present research sought to empirically test deindividuation theory among automobile drivers utilizing the anonymizing factor of observation. Participants (N = 31) used a driving simulator and were either in the observed condition or an unobserved condition. Analysis of driving data did not reveal significant results, however self-report data had some interesting trends. Though limited in scope, this research begins to shed light on deindividuation of drivers and may provide a foundation for future research. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004644 (IID), ucf:45325 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2014-08-01 B.S. Sciences, Dept. of Psychology Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
Deindividuation De-individuation individuation driving drivers anonymity deception observed observation |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004644 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
