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Type A/B behavior and eight basic emotions in 1084 employees
K Catipović-Veselica1, V Amidzić, D Burić
1University Department of Medicine Medical Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Psychological Reports
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Type A behavior is linked to distinct emotional profiles, differing significantly from Type B. Understanding these emotional components can aid behavioral counseling and prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- The Type A behavior pattern is a well-researched construct.
- Its relationship with various emotional dimensions requires further investigation within employee populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of Type A/B behavior and associated Emotion Profiles in a large employee sample.
- To determine the relationship between Type A behavior and eight basic emotion dimensions.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 1084 employees using measures for Type A/B behavior (Bortner scores) and eight basic emotion dimensions.
- Analyzed differences in emotion scores between Type A and Type B subjects.
Main Results:
- 65% of employees scored as Type A, 34.5% as Type B.
- Type A individuals exhibited significantly lower trustful, controlled, and timid ratings, and higher aggressive, distrustful, and uncontrolled ratings compared to Type B.
- No significant differences were found for Reproduction and Deprivation emotion dimensions.
Conclusions:
- The Type A behavior pattern appears to be composed of multiple emotional components.
- Findings support the integration of emotional assessment into behavioral counseling and preventive strategies for Type A behaviors.
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