Introduction

Moped riders have a comparably high risk of getting seriously injured or killed in road traffic crashes. The moped is the first motor vehicle legally available to adolescents, but knowledge about young moped riders is limited. The few existing studies indicate that violations are a key factor in crash involvement.

Method

Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the purpose of this study is to explore and identify key beliefs underlying engagement in violations among adolescent moped riders. We conducted four focus groups including 35 participating adolescents aged between 15 and 17. We analysed the data using a four step directed content analysis approach.

Results

Engagement in violations was associated with affective and functional advantages such as excitement, saving time, convenience and avoidance of expenses and parent involvement. Level of approval varied across violations and was expressed directly as well as indirectly by both parents and peers. Strong beliefs in good riding skills and the ability to keep control over the moped facilitated engagement in violations. Actual and expected apprehension by the police was the main barrier, thus preventing engagement in violations.

Conclusion

Advantages associated with engagement in violations, approval from peers, parents and general society, and a strong belief in the ability to avoid negative consequences facilitate engagement in violations among young moped riders. Inclusion of the identified beliefs in preventive measures is discussed.

中文翻译：

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在年轻的轻便摩托车骑手中参与侵犯行为–使用定性方法揭示基本信念

介绍

轻便摩托车的驾驶员在道路交通事故中受到重伤或死亡的风险相对较高。助力车是第一种合法提供给青少年的机动车辆，但有关年轻助力车手的知识有限。现有的少量研究表明，违规是撞车事故的关键因素。

方法

运用计划行为理论，本研究的目的是探索和确定青少年助力车手违规行为背后的关键信念。我们进行了四个焦点小组讨论，包括35名年龄在15至17岁之间的青少年。我们使用四步定向内容分析方法分析了数据。

结果

参与侵犯行为与情感和功能优势有关，例如兴奋，节省时间，方便，避免花销和父母参与。批准程度因违规而异，由父母和同伴直接或间接表示。对良好的骑行技巧的坚定信念以及对轻便摩托车保持控制的能力促进了违规行为的发生。警察的实际和预期逮捕是主要障碍，因此阻止了参与违法行为。

结论

与参与违法行为相关的优势，得到同龄人，父母和整个社会的认可以及对避免负面后果的能力的坚定信念促进了年轻的轻便摩托车骑手参与违法行为。讨论将确定的信念纳入预防措施。