Machiavellianism, Impulsivity, and Empathy: Understanding Aggressive Driving Behavior

Authors

  • Rendy Alfiannoor Achmad Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, Indonesia
  • Silvia Kristanti Tri Febriana Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, Indonesia
  • Laily Maulida Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, Indonesia
  • Igha Ananda Saidah Muharram Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, Indonesia
  • Lili Aprilianti Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarbaru, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15575/psy.v10i2.19641

Keywords:

Aggressive driving behavior, impulsivity, Machiavellianism, empathy, drivers

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the impact of impulsivity, Machiavellianism, and empathy on the inclination towards aggressive driving behavior. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted, utilizing a sample size of 315 Indonesian drivers. Accordingly, the instruments used include Aggressive Driving Behavior Scale (ADBS), Short Version of the UPPS-P (SUPPS-P) Scale, Machiavellian Personality Scale (MPS) and Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) Scale. The multiple linear regression results showed that impulsivity, Machiavellianism, and empathy significantly influenced the tendency toward aggressive driving behavior with F count of 12.454 and significance level of .000 < .05. Furthermore, the dimensions of impulsivity, lack of perseverance, and Machiavellianism, were observed to partially have an effect on the tendency toward aggressive driving behavior at .221 or 22.1%, which was categorized as moderate. It was also important to acknowledge that the other dimensions observed in this study had no significant effect on the subject matter.

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