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Type A-B behavior and self-reported health problems.

D M Davilla1, E Margiotta, R A Hicks

  • 1Department of Psychology, San Jose State University, CA 95192.

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1990
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Individuals with Type A behavior patterns report more intense stress-linked symptoms than those with Type B behavior. This study measured the link between behavior type and symptom experience in undergraduates.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • The Type A-B behavior pattern is a well-documented concept in health psychology.
  • Previous research suggests a correlation between certain behavioral traits and stress responses.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing targeted stress management interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between Type A-B behavior patterns and the experience of stress-linked symptoms.
  • To determine if individuals classified as Type A report different symptom intensities compared to Type B individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Glass version of the Jenkins Activity Survey to assess Type A-B behavior.
  • Administered a 25-item checklist to quantify stress-linked symptoms.

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  • Analyzed data from a sample of 472 undergraduate students.

    • Main Results:

    • Confirmed the hypothesis that Type A individuals experience stress-linked symptoms more intensely.
    • Identified specific stress-linked symptoms that are more prevalent or severe in Type A individuals.
    • Statistical analysis supported a significant relationship between behavior type and symptom reporting.

    Conclusions:

    • Type A behavior is associated with a heightened experience of stress-linked symptoms.
    • Findings underscore the importance of considering behavioral patterns in the context of stress and symptomology.
    • Further research can explore the underlying mechanisms and clinical implications of this association.