Table 4.
Mean differences in beliefs of participants with strong and weak intentions to use a mobile phone while driving according to driving purpose (Business purpose
| Behavioral Belief | Business Weak Intention | Business Strong Intention | Personal Weak Intention | Personal Strong Intention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using time effectively | 3.66 | 3.61a | 4.00 | 4.09a |
| Receiving information (e.g., directions, important news) | 3.41 | 3.55a | 3.75 | 4.06a |
| Receiving assistance in an emergency | 4.49 | 3.95a | 4.25 | 3.95a |
| Normative belief | ||||
| Friends | 2.26 | 3.43 | 1.75 | 2.06a |
| Family members | 3.59 | 4.50a | 4.00 | 4.16a |
| Work colleagues | 2.40 | 3.74a | 3.00 | 2.29 |
| Other | 1.65 | 1.58 | 1.25 | 1.72 |
| Control belief | ||||
| Lack of control | 3.47 | 3.54a | 3.5 | 3.76a |
| Police presence | 4.16 | 3.11 | 4.00 | 4.23a |
| Lack of control over my behavior | 3.72 | 3.82a | 2.75 | 3.68a |
| Perform several tasks simultaneously. | 3.07 | 3.64a | 3.75 | 3.19 |
a
Ρ <0.001