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Leisure and type A-B behavior.

R A Hicks1, G J Hicks, S O Hicks

  • 1San Jose State University, California.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
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Type A individuals, characterized by higher scores, reported spending more weekly leisure time than Type B individuals. This indicates Type A personalities may experience life more intensely.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The Type A and Type B personality theory categorizes individuals based on behavioral patterns.
  • Understanding leisure activity engagement is crucial for assessing lifestyle intensity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between Type A/B personality classifications and weekly leisure activity engagement among undergraduates.
  • To explore potential differences in lifestyle intensity between Type A and Type B individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 334 undergraduates was assessed for Type A/B personality traits.
  • Participants were classified into Type A (score >= 8) and Type B (score < 8) groups.
  • Self-reported weekly leisure time and attitudes toward leisure were recorded.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference was found in attitudes toward leisure activities between Type A and Type B groups.
  • Type A scorers reported significantly higher weekly leisure time engagement compared to Type B scorers.
  • A total of 334 undergraduates participated, with 152 classified as Type A and 182 as Type B.

Conclusions:

  • Type A individuals appear to engage in more leisure activities weekly than Type B individuals.
  • The findings suggest that Type A individuals may lead lives with greater intensity compared to Type B individuals.