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Type A Behavior, Occupational and Life Demands, Satisfaction, and Well-Being

NCJ Number
122241
Journal
Psychological Reports Volume: 63 Issue: 2 Dated: (October 1988) Pages: 451-458
Author(s)
R J Burke
Date Published
1988
Length
8 pages
Annotation
This study examines the relation of Type A behavior to measures of occupational and life stress, satisfaction, and well-being.
Abstract
Both main and moderating effects of Type A were investigated. Data were obtained from 828 police officers using questionnaires completed anonymously. Type A was significantly related to measures of personal well-being, but only weakly to work and life demands. No support was found for hypothesized moderating effects of Type A on the stressor-strain relationship. It is clear that many of the cognitive and motivational differences of Type A persons such as desire for control, high self-standards, and self-involvement have implications for work organizations. (Author abstract modified)

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