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Coronary prone behavior: components of the type A pattern and hostility.

T M Dembroski, P T Costa

    Journal of Personality
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Investigating coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors, this study highlights the Type A behavior pattern (TABP). Component scoring, particularly for Potential for Hostility, offers a promising strategy for identifying at-risk individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Medicine

    Background:

    • Coronary heart disease (CHD) is influenced by various traditional and nontraditional risk factors.
    • The Type A behavior pattern (TABP) has been extensively studied as a potential CHD risk factor.
    • Previous research on global TABP has yielded mixed epidemiological evidence regarding its impact on CHD risk.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review epidemiological evidence on the Type A behavior pattern (TABP) as a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).
    • To explore the utility of component scoring of TABP, specifically focusing on the "toxic" component of Potential for Hostility.
    • To examine the relationship between Potential for Hostility and established personality dimensions within the five-factor model.

    Main Methods:

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  • Review of positive and negative epidemiological evidence concerning global TABP and CHD risk.
  • Analysis of component scoring of TABP, with emphasis on Potential for Hostility.
  • Correlational analysis between SI-derived ratings of Potential for Hostility and the five-factor model of personality (using subsamples from MRFIT and WCGS studies).

    • Main Results:

    • Component scoring of TABP, particularly Potential for Hostility, is a valuable research strategy for identifying CHD risk.
    • Potential for Hostility, especially the Style of interaction category, strongly correlates with Low Agreeableness or Antagonism.
    • High Potential for Hostility ratings are associated with traits such as uncooperativeness, antagonism, and callousness.

    Conclusions:

    • Deconstructing TABP into components like Potential for Hostility provides a more nuanced understanding of coronary-prone behavior.
    • The concept of coronary-prone behavior is evolving beyond the traditional TABP construct.
    • Identifying individuals with high Potential for Hostility may aid in targeted interventions for CHD prevention.