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Hardiness, type A behavior, and physical symptoms in a Japanese sample
1Department of Psychology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study found that hardiness protects against physical symptoms and depression. Type A behavior was linked to physical symptoms, independent of stress levels, in Japanese men.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Stressful life events can negatively impact physical and psychological well-being.
- Individual differences in personality traits may moderate these effects.
- Understanding these relationships is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mediating roles of hardiness and Type A behavior.
- To examine their influence on the link between stressful life events and well-being.
- To explore these dynamics within a Japanese male sample.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed.
- Examined relationships between stressful life events, hardiness, Type A behavior, physical symptoms, and depression.
- Data collected from 78 Japanese males.
Main Results:
- Hardiness demonstrated a significant protective effect against physical symptoms and depression.
- A significant interaction between stressful life events and Type A behavior was observed.
- Type A individuals showed a tendency towards physical symptoms irrespective of stress levels.
Conclusions:
- Hardiness and Type A behavior appear to independently influence physical and psychological well-being.
- These findings suggest distinct pathways through which personality traits affect health outcomes.
- Cultural implications for hardiness and Type A behavior in Japan warrant further discussion.