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Type A behaviour and the healthy individual.

J M Ivancevich1, M T Matteson

  • 1College of Business Administration, University of Houston, Texas 77004.

The British Journal of Medical Psychology
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The Type A behaviour pattern (TABP) involves impatience and competitiveness. Research suggests TABP may have healthy aspects, prompting a re-evaluation of its modification, focusing on assessment and intervention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • The Type A behaviour pattern (TABP) is a controversial construct characterized by impatience, competitiveness, and work orientation.
  • Recent research highlights the significance of the anger/hostility dimension within TABP.
  • Over two decades of research indicate that modifying the entire TABP may not be necessary or feasible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contradictory research evidence on the Type A syndrome.
  • To encourage improved understanding, assessment, and modification of TABP in healthy individuals.
  • To propose a theoretical model for guiding measurement and intervention efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research literature on the Type A behaviour pattern.
  • Analysis of theoretical debates and empirical findings.
  • Development of a theoretical model for TABP assessment and intervention.

Main Results:

  • Growing acceptance that a complete overhaul of TABP is not feasible.
  • Recognition of desirable characteristics and healthy behaviors within the Type A profile.
  • Contradictory research evidence necessitates a nuanced understanding of TABP.

Conclusions:

  • TABP is a complex construct with both potentially negative and positive attributes.
  • Future efforts should focus on refined assessment and targeted interventions for TABP.
  • A theoretical framework is proposed to guide research on causal pathways related to TABP.

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