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The type A behaviour pattern and physique.

C Kraiuhin, E Gordon, K Baker

    Journal of Psychosomatic Research
    |January 1, 1983
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    This study investigated if Type A behavior is linked to physique. No significant relationship was found, suggesting Type A behavior may be an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).

    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Medicine
    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Psychophysiology

    Background:

    • Type A behavior pattern (TABP) is a potential risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).
    • Physique has been considered as a potential confounding factor in the relationship between TABP and CHD.
    • Previous research has not definitively established the relationship between TABP and physical characteristics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the association between Type A behavior and physique.
    • To determine if physique is a confounding factor for Type A behavior as a risk for CHD.
    • To assess if Type A behavior is an independent risk factor for CHD, irrespective of physique.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a modified Jenkins Activity Survey (JAS) to assess Type A behavior.

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  • Correlated JAS scores with various physical parameters to define physique.
  • Employed statistical analyses to adjust for age and compare physique between high and low Type A behavior groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Age showed the highest correlation with JAS scores (-0.177).
    • Body measurements explained only 7.1% of the variation in JAS scores after adjusting for age.
    • No significant differences in body measurements were observed between high and low Type A behavior scorers.

    Conclusions:

    • The study found no significant relationship between Type A behavior scores and physique.
    • The results do not refute the hypothesis that Type A behavior is an independent risk factor for CHD.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the independent contribution of Type A behavior to CHD risk.