Validation of the Australian Propensity for Angry Driving Scale (Aus-PADS)
July 12th, 2009 Posted by: admin
Publication year: 2009
Source: Accident Analysis & Prevention, In Press, Uncorrected Proof, Available online 11 July 2009
Nerida L., Leal , Nancy A., Pachana
The present study used a university sample to assess the test–retest reliability and validity of the Australian Propensity for Angry Driving Scale (Aus-PADS). The scale has stability over time, and convergent validity was established, as Aus-PADS scores correlated significantly with established anger and impulsivity measures. Discriminant validity was also established, as Aus-PADS scores did not correlate with Venturesomeness scores. The Aus-PADS has demonstrated criterion validity, as scores were correlated with behavioural measures, such as yelling at other drivers, gesturing at other drivers, and feeling angry but not doing anything. Aus-PADS scores reliably predicted the frequency of these behaviours over and…
