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The protestant work ethic and type A behaviour: a pilot study.

A Furnham1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University College London, Great Britain.

Psychological Reports
|February 1, 1990
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The Protestant Work Ethic (PWE) and Type A behavior were examined. A significant correlation was found between the "hard-driving" aspect of Type A behavior and the Protestant Work Ethic.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The Protestant Work Ethic (PWE) is a cultural value system.
  • Type A behavior pattern is characterized by competitiveness and time urgency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between the Protestant Work Ethic and the Type A behavior pattern.
  • To identify specific components of Type A behavior that correlate with PWE.

Main Methods:

  • 40 adult participants completed measures of PWE and Type A behavior.
  • Correlational analysis was used to examine the relationships between variables.

Main Results:

  • A consistent positive correlation was observed between the "hard-driving" subscale of the Type A measure and all three PWE scores.

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  • No other consistent correlations were found between Type A subscales and PWE.

    • Conclusions:

    • The "hard-driving" component of Type A behavior is significantly associated with the Protestant Work Ethic.
    • Further research is needed to understand the interplay between these psychological and cultural constructs.