Gorucu Serap, Murphy Dennis, Foster Daniel, Hanagriff Roger, Ewing John
a Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering , Pennsylvania State University, University Park , PA , USA.
b Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education , Pennsylvania State University, University Park , PA , USA.
J Agromedicine. 2018;23(4):305-314. doi: 10.1080/1059924X.2018.1501450.
Distracted driving by using modern technologies has been linked with increased risk of injuries, however, the current research has focused primarily on the use of technology while operating roadway vehicles. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of technology while operating farm equipment among members of an agricultural youth organization (Pennsylvania FFA Association members). An online survey was used to examine the use of technology while operating a tractor, ATV/UTV, skid steer, and truck/car. Survey responses with 10 types of technology use were analyzed in relation to a wide variety of factors including frequency of use, safety beliefs, safety concern, and seeing others using technology. One hundred forty-three youth completed the questionnaire in 2017. Eighty-eight percent of youth surveyed used technology to some extent while operating farm equipment. Self-reported technology use was most influenced by safety beliefs and seeing others using technology while operating farm equipment regardless of the farm equipment type. Findings from this study provide insights into factors behind technology use while engaged in farm work-related driving by youth.
使用现代技术导致的分心驾驶与受伤风险增加有关，然而，目前的研究主要集中在驾驶道路车辆时使用技术的情况。本研究的目的是探讨农业青年组织（宾夕法尼亚州FFA协会成员）的成员在操作农业设备时使用技术的情况。通过在线调查来考察在操作拖拉机、全地形车/多功能车、滑移转向装载机以及卡车/汽车时使用技术的情况。针对10种技术使用类型的调查回复，从包括使用频率、安全信念、安全担忧以及看到他人使用技术等多种因素方面进行了分析。2017年有143名青年完成了问卷。参与调查的青年中有88%在操作农业设备时在某种程度上使用了技术。无论农业设备类型如何，自我报告的技术使用情况受安全信念以及看到他人在操作农业设备时使用技术的影响最大。本研究结果为青年在从事与农场工作相关的驾驶时使用技术背后的因素提供了见解。
