Determinants for Drunk Driving Recidivism—An Application of the Integrated Prototype Willingness Model

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 48 - 48

Published: Jan. 5, 2025

The paper applies the prototype willingness model (PWM) and incorporates components of theory planned behavior (TPB), along with deterrence factors, to understand behavioral intentions, willingness, recidivism behaviors individuals penalized for drunk driving. It explores psychological social factors influencing repeat offenses, focusing on attitudes, subjective norms, prototypes, deterrence. PWM outlines two pathways-reasoned (based intentions) reactive willingness). helps predict risky like Thirteen hypotheses are proposed in this study examine how various such as deterrence, influence behavior. Surveys were conducted among attending road safety classes after being A total 1156 participated survey, 855 valid responses collected. results indicate that had a stronger impact than intention. On other hand, norms did not significantly affect intent reoffend, but PBC did. findings suggest educational interventions could help reduce driving offenses. offers insights policymakers improve prevention strategies, by motivators offenders.

Language: Английский

Toward Alleviating the Stigma of Hearing Aids: A Review

Audiology Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(6), P. 1058 - 1074

Published: Dec. 4, 2024

Despite the significant advancements in hearing aid technology, their adoption rates remain low, with stigma continuing to be a major barrier for many. This review aims assess origins and current state of stigma, as well explore potential strategies alleviating it. examines societal perceptions, psychological impacts, recent technological that can influence reduce stigma. Methods: A narrative-focused literature from peer-reviewed journals reputable sources was conducted, analyzing papers on rates, solutions. The research works were categorized based focus drivers alleviation aids. Results: identifies complex, multifaceted issue driven primarily by ageism, disability perception, association aids aging incapability. improvements, studies surveyed listed factor non-adoption. Technological such artificial intelligence sound processing, multifunctional features, innovative design have shown reducing improving user experience. Conclusions: Alleviating requires multi-pronged approach, combining improvements technology changes perceptions. Multifunctional devices including both health communications functions, advanced signal esthetic drive adoption, but broader public awareness education are also essential changing attitudes fostering greater acceptance

Language: Английский