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Type A behavior pattern, sex, and social support.

D J Lynch1, K F Schaffer, L Hinojosa

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43614, USA. dlynch@mco.edu

Psychological Reports
|October 12, 2000
PubMed
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Social support may influence cardiac disease risk in individuals with Type A Behavior Pattern. This study found a positive correlation between Type A traits and social support satisfaction in men, but not in women.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cardiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Low social support is hypothesized to contribute to cardiac disease in some individuals with Type A Behavior Pattern.
  • Previous research on social support and Type A traits in non-cardiac subjects yielded inconsistent results.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing targeted interventions for cardiovascular health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between Type A Behavior Pattern scores and satisfaction with social support.
  • To examine potential gender differences in the relationship between Type A traits and social support.
  • To clarify conflicting findings in prior research regarding social support and Type A behavior.

Main Methods:

  • The study included samples of both adolescents and working adults.

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  • Type A Behavior Pattern scores were assessed.
  • Satisfaction with social support was measured.
  • Main Results:

    • A significant positive correlation was observed between Type A scores and social support satisfaction in men.
    • No significant correlation was found between Type A scores and social support satisfaction in women.
    • These findings suggest a gender-specific association between Type A behavior and perceived social support.

    Conclusions:

    • The relationship between Type A Behavior Pattern and social support satisfaction appears to be gender-dependent.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying these gender differences.
    • Findings may inform future strategies for managing cardiac disease risk in individuals with Type A traits.