The application of social marketing in reducing road traffic accidents amoung young male drivers: an investigation using physical fear threat appeals

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Harman, B. and Murphy, M. (2008) The application of social marketing in reducing road traffic accidents amoung young male drivers: an investigation using physical fear threat appeals. International Journal of Business and Management, 3 (7). pp. 129-139. ISSN 1833-3850 doi: 10.5539/ijbm.v3n7p129

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There were 338 road fatalities on Irish roads in 2007. Research in 2007 by the Road Safety Authority in Ireland states that young male drivers (17 – 25 years) are seven times more likely to be killed on Irish roads than other road users. The car driver fatality rate was found to be approximately 10 times higher for young male drivers than for female drivers in 2000. Young male drivers in particular demonstrate a high proclivity for risky driving behaviours. These risky behaviours include drink driving, speeding, rug-driving and engaging in aggressive driving. Speed is the single largest contributing factor to road deaths in Ireland. Approximately 40% of fatal accidents are caused by excessive or inappropriate speed. This study focuses on how dangerous driving behaviours may be addressed through social marketing. This study analyses the appropriate level of fear that needs to be induced in order to change young male driving behaviour.

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Item Type Article
URI https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/40730
Identification Number/DOI 10.5539/ijbm.v3n7p129
Refereed Yes
Divisions No Reading authors. Back catalogue items
Uncontrolled Keywords Advertising, Road Safety, fear appeals, social marketing,
Publisher Canadian Center of Science and Education
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