Type A behavior and work situation: associations with burnout and work engagement.
The aim of the present study was to investigate Type A behavior as well as perceived work situation, and associations with burnout and work engagement. The associations in focus were investigated through hierarchical regressions in a sample (N= 329) of Swedish Information Communication Technology consultants. The findings indicated that both work situation and Type A behavior was correlated with work engagement and burnout; however, no interactions between Type A behavior and work situation were elicited. The main conclusion was that the achievement striving aspect of Type A behavior appears as "non-toxic" and is related only to work engagement. However, the irritability/impatience aspect appears to be responsible for burnout complaints among Type A individuals, possibly through negative effects of the mood itself than through perceived stress at work.
Hallberg
Ulrika E
UE
Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. ulrika.eriksson.hallberg@ki.se
Johansson
Gunn
G
Schaufeli
Wilmar B
WB
D000124:Achievement; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000523:psychology*; D004651:Employment / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007508:Irritable Mood; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D012984:Software; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013548:Sweden; D014434:Type A Personality