Romosz Ann M, Scherer Michael, Voas Robert B, Romano Eduardo, Nochajski Thomas H, Taylor Eileen P, Brogdale Meg R, Manning Amy R
Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation, Calverton, USA.
Department of Business Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, USA.
Drug Alcohol Rev. 2021 Sep;40(6):1083-1091. doi: 10.1111/dar.13275. Epub 2021 Mar 25.
Literature notes the efficacious use of alcohol ignition interlock devices (IID) in reducing rates of drinking and driving while installed on the vehicle. Some drivers who are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) elect to have their license suspended/revoked instead of installing the device. These individuals represent a high-risk subsample of drivers, yet limited literature has addressed this concern. The current study seeks to fill this gap using qualitative interviews addressing: (i) why do non-installers make the choice to not install a mandated IID; and (ii) how are non-installers managing without the IID?
The study utilises the Managing Heavy Drinkers study of drivers in Erie County, New York, USA. Participants were purposively sampled from a group of non-installers (n = 6; four females, two males) who completed semi-structured interviews. Constructed grounded theory was used to develop a theoretical understanding of participant's experiences.
To understand why participants elect not to install the IID, thematic analysis revealed: alleviating constraints, predominantly the financial burdens associated with an IID, and institutional mistrust. Additionally, data revealed that participants are managing without the IID by mitigating apprehension. This included driving cautiously to avoid detection and utilising alternative transportation.
This study furthers understanding of why drivers convicted of a DWI elect not to install an IID. Future research should seek to identify barriers to IID installation. This work provides evidence for establishing institutional protocols that ensure drivers convicted of a DWI receive consistent and correct information about the IID process.
文献记载，酒精点火联锁装置（IID）在安装于车辆上时，能有效降低酒后驾车率。一些因醉酒驾驶（DWI）被定罪的司机选择吊销/暂扣驾照，而非安装该装置。这些人是高危驾驶亚群体，但相关文献对此关注有限。本研究旨在通过定性访谈填补这一空白，访谈内容包括：（i）未安装者为何选择不安装强制要求的IID；（ii）未安装者在没有IID的情况下如何应对？
本研究利用了美国纽约州伊利县对司机进行的“管理重度饮酒者”研究。从一组未安装者（n = 6；4名女性，2名男性）中进行目的抽样，这些人完成了半结构化访谈。运用建构性扎根理论来深入理解参与者的经历。
为了解参与者为何选择不安装IID，主题分析揭示了：减轻限制，主要是与IID相关的经济负担，以及对制度的不信任。此外，数据显示参与者通过减轻担忧来应对没有IID的情况。这包括谨慎驾驶以避免被发现，以及使用替代交通工具。
本研究进一步理解了因DWI被定罪的司机为何选择不安装IID。未来研究应致力于找出安装IID的障碍。这项工作为制定制度规程提供了依据，以确保因DWI被定罪的司机获得关于IID程序的一致且正确的信息。
