Type A coronary-prone behavior in the work environment.
The model presented in this paper accounts for the relationship between Type A behavior and the work environment and identifies: (1) susceptible Type A individuals; (2) potential occupational stressors in the work environment; (3) subsequent resulting control conflict and maladaptive coping behavior; (4) feedback error and time lag resulting in detrimental symptoms; and (5) methods of changing Type A behavior (Fig 1). From this literature review, it becomes clear that there is a need for further prospective research especially in the area aimed at isolating and determining the specific work environment variables which enhance Type A behavior. As yet, no prospective research project is known which has followed a sample of employees from their job application and interview situation through their careers, in order to investigate changes in, and influences on, Type A behavior patterns. Finally, there is an obvious need for the introduction of more Type A behavior modification programs for workers, and perhaps more emphasis should also be directed toward changing the Type A behavior pattern socialization process, which appears to be so prevalent in urban, middle-class home environments.
D000367:Age Factors; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004777:Environment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009790:Occupations; D010551:Personality; D012306:Risk; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications