How Does Driving Anxiety Relate to the Health and Quality of Life of Older Drivers?

OBJECTIVES: 11% of drivers aged 65+ report moderate to extreme driving anxiety, with associated reduction in driving. Knowledge about the relationships of driving anxiety with health and quality of life for older people is minimal. The present study examined these relationships. METHOD: 1170 community dwelling drivers aged 65+ in New Zealand completed a population survey. RESULTS: After adjusting for socio-demographic variables, higher driving anxiety was associated with lower quality of life and lower odds of 'very good' self-reported health, but no difference in odds of multi-comorbidity. DISCUSSION: Further research is needed to examine the influence of driving anxiety on health and quality of life outcomes with a broader range of older people who experience more challenges to their health and wellbeing, especially to mental health.

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Taylor, JE, McLean, R, Samaranayaka, A, Connolly, MJ "How Does Driving Anxiety Relate to the Health and Quality of Life of Older Drivers?" First Published in "Journal of Gerontology" March 18, 2022 10.1177/07334648211072540

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driving anxiety, automobile driving, older people, health, quality of life

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JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY, 2022

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