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The dimensionality of Type A behavior within a stressful work simulation.

R P Tett1, D R Bobocel, C Hafer

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Journal of Personality
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study observed Type A behaviors in students under work stress, identifying four key dimensions: hurriedness, irritability, leg tension, and restlessness. These findings offer a new observational perspective on Type A behavior patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Type A behavior pattern is a well-researched construct.
  • Previous studies often combined self-report and observational methods.
  • The dimensionality of overt Type A behaviors requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the dimensionality of overt Type A behaviors.
  • To utilize a purely observational approach in a simulated stressful work environment.
  • To identify distinct behavioral factors contributing to the Type A construct.

Main Methods:

  • University students assumed managerial roles under time and workload pressures.
  • Eighteen overt behaviors were observed and coded by two independent raters.
  • Audiovisual recordings ensured reliable behavior coding with high interrater reliability.

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  • Principal components analysis was employed to determine underlying factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Four primary factors emerged: Hurriedness, Irritability, Tension of the Lower Extremities, and Restlessness.
    • These factors were derived solely from observational data.
    • Correlations between factors and Survey of Work Styles subscales supported a multi-dimensional interpretation.
    • Findings align with and extend previous research on Type A behavior dimensionality.

    Conclusions:

    • Overt Type A behaviors can be reliably measured through observation.
    • A multi-dimensional model, based on observational data, provides a nuanced understanding of Type A behavior.
    • This study offers a novel, purely observational approach to dissecting Type A behavior patterns.