Sex, Drugs, and Deterrence: Applying Stafford and Warr’s Reconceptualization of Deterrence Theory to Drug Driving Across the Genders
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Chapter Title | Sex, Drugs, and Deterrence: Applying Stafford and Warr’s Reconceptualization of Deterrence Theory to Drug Driving Across the Genders |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2797 |
Book Title | Psychology of Punishment |
Authors | Watling, Christopher N. (Author), Freeman, James (Author), Palk, Gavan (Author) and Davey, Jeremy (Author) |
Editors | Palmetti, Nicholas M. and Russo, Jennifer P. |
Page Range | 51-71 |
Series | Psychology of emotions, motivations and actions |
Chapter Number | 3 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers |
Place of Publication | New York, United States |
ISBN | 9781613241158 |
9781622570140 | |
Web Address (URL) | https://novapublishers.com/shop/psychology-of-punishment/ |
Abstract | A consistent finding in the literature is that males report greater usage of drugs and subsequently greater amounts of drug driving. Research also suggests that vicarious influences may be more pertinent to males than to females. Utilising Stafford and Warr's (1993) reconceptualization of deterrence theory, this study sought to determine if the relative deterrent impact of zero-tolerance drug driving laws is disparate between genders. A sample of motorists (N = 899) completed a self-report questionnaire assessing participants frequency of drug driving and personal and vicarious experiences with punishment and punishment avoidance. It was found that males were significantly more likely to report future intentions of drug driving. Additionally, vicarious experiences of punishment avoidance was a more influential predictor of future drug driving instances for males with personal experiences of punishment avoidance a more influential predictor for females. This study identifies that the facilitation of drug driving between males and females is differentially influenced from different mechanisms. Importantly, this study's findings can inform gender sensitive media campaigns and interventions for convicted drug drivers. |
Keywords | Deterrence; Drug driving; Drug driving laws; Gender differences; Vicarious experiences |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520103. Forensic psychology |
420604. Injury prevention | |
520505. Social psychology | |
Byline Affiliations | Queensland University of Technology |
Journal Title | Psychology of Punishment |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7024/sex-drugs-and-deterrence-applying-stafford-and-warr-s-reconceptualization-of-deterrence-theory-to-drug-driving-across-the-genders
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