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Type A behavior and physiological responsivity in young women.

K A Lawler, L Schmied, V P Mitchell

    Journal of Psychosomatic Research
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Young women in male-dominated fields showed more Type A behavior, a coronary-prone pattern. However, no significant physiological differences in stress responses were found between Type A and Type B individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • The coronary-prone behavior pattern, often termed 'Type A' behavior, has been linked to cardiovascular disease.
    • Understanding how this pattern manifests in young women and its relation to physiological stress responses is crucial.
    • Field of study may influence behavior patterns, with women in male-dominated fields potentially exhibiting more Type A traits.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the coronary-prone behavior pattern (Type A/B) in young women.
    • To assess physiological stress responses (heart rate, blood pressure) in relation to behavior patterns.
    • To explore differences between women in traditional versus nontraditional (male-dominated) fields of study.

    Main Methods:

    • Thirty-seven women (aged 18-25) were assessed.

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  • Behavior patterns were measured using the Jenkins Activity Survey and a structured interview.
  • Physiological responses (heart rate, blood pressure) were monitored during rest and cognitive stress tasks (mental arithmetic, visual puzzles).

    • Main Results:

    • Women in male-dominated fields of study were identified as more Type A based on the Jenkins Activity Survey.
    • No significant differences in heart rate or blood pressure were observed between Type A and Type B women.
    • Comparisons using different assessment methods (survey vs. interview) and statistical approaches (median split vs. extreme groups) yielded consistent null findings.

    Conclusions:

    • While Type A behavior was more prevalent in women in nontraditional fields, this did not translate to differential physiological stress reactivity.
    • The study did not find evidence supporting a link between Type A/B behavior and acute physiological stress responses in this cohort.
    • Methodological limitations may account for the lack of observed physiological differences, warranting further investigation.