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Towards a state measure of Type A behaviour
P Bennett1, J Gallacher, D Johnston
1Health Promotion Authority for Wales, Cardiff, UK.
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Researchers explored creating a state Type A behavior measure. Adjective ratings accurately classified Type A behavior, showing potential for a versatile assessment tool.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Type A behavior is a significant factor in health outcomes.
- Existing measures primarily assess trait Type A behavior, lacking a state-specific assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of developing a state measure for Type A behavior.
- To identify adjectives indicative of Type A behavior during an assessment.
Main Methods:
- A random sample of 95 men (aged 40-64) underwent the Structured Interview for Type A behavior assessment.
- Participants completed a 65-item adjective checklist post-interview.
- Discriminant function analysis was used to evaluate adjective ratings against interview classifications.
Main Results:
- 15 adjectives were identified that correctly classified Type A behavior with 83% accuracy.
- The findings suggest a potential for a robust and versatile state Type A behavior measure.
Conclusions:
- The study provides encouraging preliminary data for developing a state measure of Type A behavior.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate these findings.