Perceived Stress and Attitude towards Safe Driving among the Elderly in Malaysia

Mohamad Ghazali Masuri; Nurul Nadia Hasjunaidi; Adrianto Sugiarto Wiyono; Nurani Nordin

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v11i35.7528

Authors

Mohamad Ghazali Masuri Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; KGB Local Services & Training Sdn. Bhd., Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Nurul Nadia Hasjunaidi Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Adrianto Sugiarto Wiyono Politeknik APP Jakarta, Jl. Timbul no. 34, Cipedak, Jagakarsa, Jakarta, 12630 Indonesia
Nurani Nordin Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i35.7528

Abstract

The global increase in adults aged 60 and above has led to more elderly drivers, whose age-related physical, cognitive, and psychological changes may affect driving safety. This study examined safe-driving attitudes, perceived stress, and their relationship among elderly Malaysian drivers using validated PSS-10 and ASD-46 scales. Most participants showed low road-traffic-accident (RTA) risk and low to moderate stress levels. Fisher’s Exact Test found no significant association between perceived stress and RTA risk. Although the findings support the need for interventions promoting safe driving among older Malaysians, the small sample size limits generalizability and warrants larger future studies.

Author Biography

Mohamad Ghazali Masuri, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; KGB Local Services & Training Sdn. Bhd., Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Occupational Therapy Department

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