The effect of emotion regulation on driving anger of motorbike drivers in Jakarta

Abstract

The rapid growth of vehicles in Jakarta results in various problems, from air pollution, traffic jam to an increase in the amount of traffic accidents. Road rage is also one of the most common emotions caused by traffic growth. This research aims to identify if there is a significant effect of emotion regulation toward driving anger on motorbike drivers in Jakarta. The research was conducted on 102 motorbike drivers aged 18-24 who regularly passed across Jakarta. Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) and Driving Anger Scale (DAS) were used to obtain the data. Logistic regression analysis shows a significant effect of cognitive reappraisal (Sig. 0.00) and expressive suppression (Sig. 0.039) toward driving anger.