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Gender-related subcomponent differences in high type A subjects

J L Wright1, K R Abbanato, C Lancaster

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond 73034.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 1, 1994
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Males and females exhibit distinct Type A personality subcomponent patterns, particularly in anger and social control, potentially explaining gender differences in coronary heart disease risk.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Type A personality is linked to increased coronary heart disease (CHD) risk.
  • Existing research suggests potential gender differences in Type A behavior patterns.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender-specific pathways in developing Type A personality.
  • To identify differences in Type A subcomponents between males and females.
  • To explore the implications of these differences for CHD incidence.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an expanded Structured Interview to assess 11 Type A subcomponents.
  • Administered the interview to 30 Type A males and 30 Type A females.

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  • Compared scores on specific subcomponents between genders.

    • Main Results:

    • Males scored higher than females on two anger-related variables.
    • Contrary to predictions, males scored higher on exaggerated social control.
    • Findings suggest differing gender-related subcomponent routes to Type A status.

    Conclusions:

    • Results provide partial support for distinct gender-based routes to Type A personality.
    • Identified gender differences in anger and social control subcomponents.
    • These findings may inform understanding of higher CHD rates in Type A males.