The influence of spouses and their driving roles in self-regulation: A qualitative exploration of driving reduction and cessation practices amongst married older adults

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作者
Ang, Boon Hong [1 ]
Oxley, Jennifer Anne [2 ]
Chen, Won Sun [3 ]
Yap, Michelle Khai Khun [1 ]
Song, Keang Peng [1 ]
Lee, Shaun Wen Huey [4 ,5 ,6 ]
机构
[1] Monash Univ Malaysia, Sch Sci, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
[2] Monash Univ, Accid Res Ctr, Clayton, Vic, Australia
[3] Swinburne Univ Technol, Sch Hlth Sci, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
[4] Monash Univ Malaysia, Sch Pharm, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
[5] Monash Univ Malaysia, Global Asia 21st Century GA21 Platform, Gerontol Lab, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
[6] Taylors Univ, Sch Pharm, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
关键词
DRIVERS; PERSPECTIVES;
D O I
10.1371/journal.pone.0232795
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Introduction There is growing evidence to suggest the importance of self-regulatory practices amongst older adults to sustain mobility. However, the decision to self-regulate driving is a complex interplay between an individual's preference and the influence of their social networks including spouse. To our best knowledge, the influence of an older adult's spouse on their decisions during driving transition has not been explored. Materials and methods This qualitative descriptive study was conducted amongst married older adults aged 60 years and above. All interview responses were transcribed verbatim and examined using thematic approach and interpretative description method. Results A total of 11 married couples were interviewed. Three major themes emerged: [1] Our roles in driving; [2] Challenges to continue driving; and, [3] Our driving strategies to ensure continued driving. Older couples adopted driving strategies and regulated their driving patterns to ensure they continued to drive safely. Male partners often took the active driving role as the principal drivers, while the females adopted a more passive role, including being the passenger to accompany the principal drivers or becoming the co-driver to help in navigation. Other coping strategies include sharing the driving duties as well as using public transportation or mixed mode transportation. Discussion Our findings suggest spouse play a significant role in their partners' decision to self-regulate driving. This underscores a need to recognise the importance of interdependency amongst couples and its impact on their driving decisions and outcomes.
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