The role of affective processes on young drivers risk perceptions: A dual process model approach

Journal of Risk Research

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 39-51

  McNally, B ^a   Titchener, K ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

injury prevention; risk perceptions; youth safety

Indexed keywords

AFFECTIVE PROCESS; COGNITIVE PROCESSING; DUAL PROCESS; INJURY PREVENTION; ONLINE SURVEYS; PERCEPTIONS OF RISKS; PREDICTIVE FACTORS; YOUNG DRIVER;

RISK PERCEPTION;

BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH;

EID: 84857282780     PISSN: 13669877     EISSN: 14664461     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13669877.2011.601321     Document Type: Article

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