title: The Type A behavior pattern and adherence to a regular running program by adult males ages 25 to 39 years.
abstract: This study examined the relationship between the Type A behavior pattern and adherence to a regular running program. Type A runners among 149 men of 25 to 39 yr. age reported significantly higher self-motivation than the Type B runners. Research should continue to examine motivational patterns associated with long-term adherence to physical exercise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32306.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pargman
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010556:Personality Tests; D012420:Running; D014434:Type A Personality