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Type A personality in Australian twins

D L Duffy1, V Manicavasagar, D O'Connell

  • 1Epidemiology Unit, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Australia.

Behavior Genetics
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Genetic factors significantly influence Type A behavior, but heritability varies by measurement. Focusing on specific behavioral components, not the overall construct, is recommended for future genetic research.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral genetics
  • Psychology
  • Twin studies

Background:

  • Type A behavior pattern (TABP) is a complex construct linked to cardiovascular health.
  • Previous research suggests both genetic and environmental influences on TABP.
  • The reliability and validity of different TABP assessment methods require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the genetic and environmental determinants of Type A behavior.
  • To compare the heritability estimates derived from two different assessment methods: the Structured Interview (SI) and the Bortner questionnaire (BARS).
  • To explore the genetic and environmental correlations between the SI and BARS measures.

Main Methods:

  • A twin study design involving 200 pairs of same-sex twins.

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  • Assessment of Type A behavior using the Structured Interview (SI) and the Bortner questionnaire (BARS).
  • Univariate and bivariate genetic analyses to estimate heritability and genetic correlations.

    • Main Results:

    • Heritability estimates for Type A behavior differed significantly between the SI (63%) and BARS (23%).
    • The two measures of Type A behavior showed a moderate correlation (r = .30), which was largely attributed to genetic factors.
    • While not statistically significant due to sample size, observed differences in correlations between monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins on the BARS suggested potential twin competition effects.

    Conclusions:

    • The overall Type A behavior construct may not be a monolithic entity, as evidenced by differing heritabilities across measures.
    • Genetic analyses of Type A behavior should prioritize examining its constituent components rather than the global construct.
    • Future research should aim to elucidate the specific genetic underpinnings of individual Type A behavioral traits.