@article{yuan_crowson_richardson_feng_2021, title={Drive aware training: A computerized training program for older drivers' detection of road hazards}, ISSN={["1538-957X"]}, DOI={10.1080/15389588.2021.1929944}, abstractNote={Abstract Objective Cognitive training for reducing crash rate can be delivered to older drivers via in-person on-road sessions, a driving simulator, or using computer-based cognitive methods. Despite established effectiveness, in-person on-road assessment and rehabilitation are expensive, and limited professional service may not be readily accessible; simulator-based training may not fit every driver due to simulator sickness. In comparison, computerized training is easier to implement and could be delivered with little cost to older drivers with computer access. Based on the Drive Aware Task, a validated measure of attentional processes in hazard detection, we developed a computerized cognitive training method with a focus on hazard detection. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of this newly-developed interactive training program in improving older drivers’ detection of road hazards. Methods Using a matched-pair design, nine triads of three older drivers (aged 65 or above) with matched pretest performance and gender were formed. For each triad, each participant was randomly allocated to one of the three groups: 1) active training group to receive the two training sessions (1.5–2.5h per session); 2) passive training group to receive two video-watching sessions (i.e., watch the video of training session performance from the corresponding paired participant); 3) no-contact control group. Older drivers’ performances on hazard detection and simulated driving were measured before and after training. Results The active training group showed significant training effects on the computerized hazard detection task and simulated driving performance, while there were only marginal effects in the passive training group and no effects in the no-contact control group. A post-training survey suggested older drivers were receptive to the Drive Aware training program. Conclusions The computerized Drive Aware training program has the potential to be used as a prevention and intervention tool to improve older drivers’ hazard detection performance. Future studies should examine the effectiveness of this tool in more diverse samples and in long-term outcomes.}, journal={TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION}, author={Yuan, Jing and Crowson, Aaron and Richardson, Geoffrey and Feng, Jing}, year={2021}, month={May} }
 @article{lawson_pearson_crowson_mayhorn_2020, title={Email phishing and signal detection: How persuasion principles and personality influence response patterns and accuracy}, volume={86}, ISSN={["1872-9126"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103084}, abstractNote={Phishing is a social engineering tactic where a malicious actor impersonates a trustworthy third party with the intention of tricking the user into divulging sensitive information. Previous social engineering research in a real-world setting has shown an interaction between the personality of the target and the persuasion principle used. This study investigated whether this interaction is present in the realm of email phishing. Additionally, a signal detection theory framework was used to evaluate how the various persuasion principles influence accuracy, sensitivity (d’), and response criterion placement. A personality inventory and an email identification task (phishing or legitimate) were used. These data support previous findings that high extroversion is predictive of increased susceptibility to phishing attacks. The various persuasions principles elicited diverse response criterions and sensitivities, though all investigated persuasion principles resulted in a liberal decision criterion, except one. These findings are interpreted and discussed.}, journal={APPLIED ERGONOMICS}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Lawson, Patrick and Pearson, Carl J. and Crowson, Aaron and Mayhorn, Christopher B.}, year={2020}, month={Jul} }
 @article{lawson_crowson_mayhorn_2019, title={Baiting the Hook: Exploring the Interaction of Personality and Persuasion Tactics in Email Phishing Attacks}, volume={822}, ISBN={["978-3-319-96076-0"]}, ISSN={["2194-5365"]}, DOI={10.1007/978-3-319-96077-7_42}, abstractNote={Phishing is a social engineering tactic where a malicious actor impersonates a trustworthy third party with the intention of tricking the user into divulging sensitive information. Previous social engineering research has shown an interaction between personality and the persuasion principle used to generate non-electronic messages. This study investigates whether this interaction is present in the realm of email phishing. To investigate this, we used a personality inventory and an email identification task (phishing or legitimate). Our data confirms previous findings that high extroversion is predictive of increased susceptibility to phishing attacks. However, extraversion was also found to be associated with increased susceptibility to phishing emails that utilize specific persuasion principles such as liking. Findings are discussed in terms of potential approaches to anti-phishing interventions within organizations.}, journal={PROCEEDINGS OF THE 20TH CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ERGONOMICS ASSOCIATION (IEA 2018), VOL V: HUMAN SIMULATION AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS, WORK WITH COMPUTING SYSTEMS (WWCS), PROCESS CONTROL}, author={Lawson, Patrick A. and Crowson, Aaron D. and Mayhorn, Christopher B.}, year={2019}, pages={401–406} }