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Type A behaviour and self-reports of coping preferences.

A J Vingerhoets, P J Flohr

    The British Journal of Medical Psychology
    |March 1, 1984
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    Type A individuals, when facing stress, engage more in problem-focused coping and self-blame, rather than acceptance. This suggests a proactive, self-attributed response to stressful situations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Health Psychology
    • Behavioral Medicine

    Background:

    • The Jenkins Activity Survey (JAS) is a tool used to assess Type A behavior.
    • Coping strategies are crucial in managing stress and their relationship with personality types is an area of ongoing research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the coping mechanisms employed by individuals with Type A and Type B behavior patterns.
    • To compare the differences in coping strategies between Type A and Type B individuals using the Ways of Coping Checklist (WCC).

    Main Methods:

    • 300 male subjects (ages 25-40) completed the Dutch version of the Jenkins Activity Survey (JAS) and a revised Ways of Coping Checklist (WCC).
    • Principal component analysis was used to identify coping factors from the WCC.
    • Factor scores were compared between Type A and Type B participants.

    Main Results:

    • Six coping factors were identified: wishful thinking/escape, acceptance, problem-focused/help-seeking, withholding, self-blame, and growth.
    • Type A individuals scored lower on 'acceptance' compared to Type B individuals.
    • Type A individuals scored higher on 'problem-focused/help-seeking' and 'self-blame'.

    Conclusions:

    • Type A individuals exhibit more active, problem-focused coping behaviors when faced with stress.
    • Type A individuals are less likely to accept problems passively and tend to attribute causality to themselves.
    • The findings suggest distinct coping styles associated with Type A and Type B personality traits in response to stressful situations.

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