Meta-analyses of the reliability of Type A behaviour measures.
The accuracy of assessments of Type A behaviour made using different methods is the focus of active debate. Presented here are preliminary meta-analyses regarding: (a) internal consistency, test-retest and parallel forms reliabilities of the most frequently used questionnaire (Jenkins Activity Survey); (b) inter-rater and test-retest reliabilities of the most prospectively valid method (Friedman Structured Interview); and (c) correlations and percentage classification agreement between these measures. The findings generally suggest highly statistically significant yet moderate effect strengths for these various psychometric properties.
Yarnold
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Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611.
Mueser
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D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D010556:Personality Tests; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D014434:Type A Personality