Table 3.
Mean differences in beliefs of participants with strong and weak intentions to use a mobile phone while driving according to age
| Behavioural belief | Younger Weak Intention | Younger Strong Intention | Older Weak Intention | Older Strong Intention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using time effectively | 3.06 | 3.74a | 3.64 | 3.75 |
| Receiving information (e.g., directions, important news) | 3.40 | 3.49 | 3.27 | 3.44a |
| Receiving assistance in an emergency | 4.11 | 4.40a | 4. 14 | 4.41a |
| Normative belief | ||||
| Friends | 1. 91 | 2.62a | 2.37 | 2.48 |
| Family members | 3.47 | 3.92a | 3.47 | 3.51a |
| Work colleagues | 2.07 | 2.65 | 2.42 | 2.67a |
| Other | 1.53 | 1.46 | 1.83 | 1.58 |
| Control belief | ||||
| Lack of control | 3.49 | 3.38 | 3.46 | 3.64 |
| Police presence | 3.75 | 3.87a | 4.12 | 4.23a |
| Lack of control over my behavior | 3.57 | 3.67a | 3.46 | 3.82a |
| Perform several tasks simultaneously | 3.54 | 3.62a | 3.02 | 3.43a |
a
Ρ <0.001