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Type A behavior in women: a review.

L J Baker, M Dearborn, J E Hastings

    Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
    |January 1, 1984
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    Type A behavior in women mirrors that in men, correlating with higher coronary heart disease risk. Women with Type A traits exhibit increased stress arousal, urgency, and competitiveness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Cardiology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • The Type A behavior pattern (TABP) is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
    • Historically, research on TABP has predominantly focused on men.
    • Understanding TABP in women is crucial for comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review and synthesize research on the characteristics of Type A behavior in women.
    • To compare Type A characteristics in women with those previously identified in men.
    • To explore the relationship between Type A behavior and demographic, physiological, and psychological factors in women.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies examining Type A behavior in women.
    • Analysis of data on demographic characteristics, physiological responses, laboratory performance, and personality traits.
    • Comparison of findings across studies and with existing literature on Type A men.

    Main Results:

    • Type A behavior in women shares many characteristics with Type A men.
    • The incidence of Type A behavior is comparable between sexes when controlling for socioeconomic factors.
    • Type A behavior in women correlates positively with socioeconomic status, occupation, education, and coronary heart disease incidence.
    • Type A women exhibit greater autonomic arousal, time urgency, goal directedness, preference for solitary work under stress, and competitiveness compared to Type B women.
    • Type A behavior correlates with anger, hostility, and masculine sex role orientation.
    • Depression and anxiety levels in Type A individuals are influenced by sex role orientation and locus of control.

    Conclusions:

    • Type A behavior is a relevant construct for understanding women's health, particularly cardiovascular risk.
    • Further research is needed to address methodological limitations in existing studies.
    • Interventions targeting Type A behaviors may be beneficial for both men and women in reducing cardiovascular disease risk.

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