| Title |
Analysis of User Responses to Autonomous Driving-Only School Commutes Based on Risk Perception and Technology Trust |
| Authors |
이숙희(Lee, Suk-Hee) ; 이용환(Lee, Yong-Hwan) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.4.177 |
| Keywords |
Autonomous Driving-Only Roads; Risk Perception; Technology Trust; Policy Acceptance; Perceived Social Influence |
| Abstract |
This study analyzed the relationship between citizens' perceived risk factors for autonomous driving in the school environment, their trust in
autonomous driving technology, and their perception of social impact on their willingness to adopt school safety policies. A survey was
conducted with 495 parents, teachers, and the general public, and regression analysis was used to conduct mediation and moderation analyses.
The results showed that perceived risk associated with autonomous driving technology negatively impacted willingness to adopt the policy,
while trust in autonomous driving technology acted as a mediating variable, mitigating this negative effect. Furthermore, perceived social
impact moderated the relationship between risk perception and trust in autonomous driving technology, creating a difference in the indirect
path through which risk perception influences policy adoption. These results suggest the importance of policy communication that considers
citizens' perceptions of risk and trust in autonomous driving technology, not just the physical spatial configuration and technological
implementation, when discussing autonomous driving-based school commute environments. This exploratory case study analyzed citizens'
perceptions prior to the construction of autonomous driving infrastructure, providing fundamental implications for future discussions on smart
city school commute policies and plans. |