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Ability perceptions, perceived control, and risk avoidance among male and female older drivers
Author(s)	Tim D Windsor, Kaarin J Anstey, Janine G Walker
Journal title	Journals of Gerontology: Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, vol 63B, no 2, March 2008
Pages	pp P75-P83
Source	http://www.geron.org
Keywords	Driving capability ; Cognitive processes ; Attitude ; Older men ; Older women ; Comparison ; Australia.
Annotation	Responses from telephone interviews with a community sample of 304 older drivers in Canberra were used to investigate associations between perceived control over driving, driving ability perceptions (an index of unrealistic optimism), and self-reported evidence of high-risk driving situations. Also investigated were associations between perceived control over driving, ability perception, and indices of well-being (life satisfaction and depressive symptoms). Results indicate that perceived control and perceived ability were each associated with reduced risk avoidance and well-being, with these associations moderated by gender. Results are discussed in terms of potentially adaptive and maladaptive consequences of pervasive perceptual biases, gender differences in primary and secondary control strategies, and the importance of effective self-regulation for ageing well. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-080729202 A
Classmark	OPF: DA: DP: BC: BD: 48: 7YA
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