Self-perceived psychological factors contributing to road rage at Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal

The main objective of this study was to find out the self-perceived psychological factors that may contribute to road rage in Empangeni. A phenomenological approach was adopted in this study to facilitate the understanding of the information gathered. The sample consisted of 10 participants, 9 males and 1 female. All participants were the drivers. Open-ended questions were asked from the participants. The findings of this study revealed the following themes: impatience, frustrations and anger; substance abuse contribution to bad driving; bad mood leading to aggressive driving; disrespecting other road users; poor compliance with the rules of the road; prolonged hours of driving leading to fatigue; family and work related problems impacting on drivers; attention and focus; gender issues; and bad driving viewed on media (television) impacting on drivers. The study concluded with a brief discussion on the limitations of the study and recommendations for future research.

Author dc:creator

• Nyezi, Vuyani Vitalis

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Ngcobo, H.S.B.
• Kunene, T.S.

• road rage --Empangeni
• Bad driving

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