How daily work conditions affect unsafe commuting behaviors
Mechanisms Linking Daily Work Conditions and Work-Related Strain Reactions to Unsafe Commuting
This study is looking at how stress from work affects the way full-time employees drive to and from work, and it aims to help make commuting safer for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Blacksburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10483111 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily work conditions and stress reactions influence unsafe commuting behaviors among full-time employees. By combining daily surveys on work stress with video-based observations of driving behaviors, the study aims to identify the mechanisms that lead to unsafe commuting. Over eight weeks, 100 participants will complete surveys and have their driving monitored to understand the relationship between work-related strain and commuting safety. The findings could provide insights into improving worker safety during commutes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are full-time employees who commute regularly and experience work-related stress.
Not a fit: Patients who do not commute or are not employed full-time may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to strategies that enhance worker safety during commuting by addressing the impact of work-related stress.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of integrating daily surveys with naturalistic driving observations is novel, related research has shown that work conditions can significantly impact commuting safety.
Where this research is happening
Blacksburg, United States
- Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ — Blacksburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Calderwood, Charles C — Virginia Polytechnic Inst and St Univ
- Study coordinator: Calderwood, Charles C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.