Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers
Abstract Background In developing countries, driving long-distance buses presents substantial road-traffic challenges. These are intensified by demanding job conditions and job insecurity, potentially leading to increased safety incidents linked to driver fatigue. This study sought to investigate ho...
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| description | Abstract Background In developing countries, driving long-distance buses presents substantial road-traffic challenges. These are intensified by demanding job conditions and job insecurity, potentially leading to increased safety incidents linked to driver fatigue. This study sought to investigate how driving fatigue mediates the relationship between job demands, job security, and safety incidents among long-distance bus drivers in Ghana. Methods This survey sampled 7315 long-distance commercial bus drivers using a convenient sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS version 4. Findings Both job demands and job security showed significant positive associations with safety incidents among the drivers. Driving fatigue produced a partial mediation effect of job demands and job security on safety incidents of the drivers. This highlights crucial link between job stressors and driving performance. Conclusion The study indicates critical impact of job demands and job security on driving fatigue and subsequent safety incidents among bus these drivers in Ghana. Thus, addressing these stressors through targeted interventions, such as improved working conditions and fatigue management programmes, become essential for enhancing driver well-being and road safety in Ghana. Importantly, addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts among transport authorities, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders to enforce regulations and promote supportive work environments for the drivers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a8779bb10d3c4cce83f5f5a969ea82db2025-01-19T12:34:42ZengSpringerDiscover Psychology2731-45372025-01-015111310.1007/s44202-025-00322-xMediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus driversMustapha Amoadu0Isaac Tetteh Commey1Edward Wilson Ansah2Biomedical and Clinical Research Centre, University of Cape CoastDepartment of Mental Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape CoastDepartment of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of Cape CoastAbstract Background In developing countries, driving long-distance buses presents substantial road-traffic challenges. These are intensified by demanding job conditions and job insecurity, potentially leading to increased safety incidents linked to driver fatigue. This study sought to investigate how driving fatigue mediates the relationship between job demands, job security, and safety incidents among long-distance bus drivers in Ghana. Methods This survey sampled 7315 long-distance commercial bus drivers using a convenient sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS version 4. Findings Both job demands and job security showed significant positive associations with safety incidents among the drivers. Driving fatigue produced a partial mediation effect of job demands and job security on safety incidents of the drivers. This highlights crucial link between job stressors and driving performance. Conclusion The study indicates critical impact of job demands and job security on driving fatigue and subsequent safety incidents among bus these drivers in Ghana. Thus, addressing these stressors through targeted interventions, such as improved working conditions and fatigue management programmes, become essential for enhancing driver well-being and road safety in Ghana. Importantly, addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts among transport authorities, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders to enforce regulations and promote supportive work environments for the drivers.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-025-00322-xLong-distance bus driversJob demandsJob insecurityDriving fatigueSafety incidents |
| spellingShingle | Mustapha Amoadu Isaac Tetteh Commey Edward Wilson Ansah Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers Discover Psychology Long-distance bus drivers Job demands Job insecurity Driving fatigue Safety incidents |
| title | Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers |
| title_full | Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers |
| title_fullStr | Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers |
| title_short | Mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers |
| title_sort | mediating role of fatigue driving in the influence of job demand and insecurity on safety incidents among bus drivers |
| topic | Long-distance bus drivers Job demands Job insecurity Driving fatigue Safety incidents |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44202-025-00322-x |
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