[The relationship between cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, coping and stress symptoms in the context of type A personality pattern].
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to determine the relationships between cognitive and emotional intelligence, coping and stress symptoms in the context of Type A personality pattern.


METHODS
The Raven Progressive Matrices, Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Ways of Coping Inventory, Stress Symptoms Scale, and Type A Personality Scale were administered to 271 university students. Two groups, Type As and Type Bs were created according to the Type A Personality Scale scores and were compared in terms of their scores on the other scales that were administered.


RESULTS
Our analyses showed that stress symptoms were negatively correlated with effective coping, stress management, and general mood dimensions of the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire. They were also positively correlated with ineffective coping and Type A behaviors. Being female also significantly predicted stress symptoms. When the participants were grouped according to Type A Personality Scale scores as Type As and Type Bs, the regression analysis showed that the stress symptoms of Type As were significantly predicted by the insufficient use of effective coping styles and deficiencies in the general mood component of emotional intelligence, whereas the stress symptoms of Type Bs were predicted by the insufficient use of effective coping styles, overuse of ineffective coping styles, and increase in the intrapersonal abilities component of emotional intelligence.


CONCLUSIONS
Stress symptoms can be related to the variables associated with personality styles. It is suggested that stress management programs for Type As should include exercises that increase emotional intelligence, especially the components of drawing pleasure from their life situation, being more positive, hopeful and optimistic.
Hisli Sahin
Nesrin
N
Başkent U Fen-Edebiyat Fak., Psikoloji Bl, Ankara. nesrinhislisahin@gmail.com
Güler
Murat
M
Basim
H Nejat
HN
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003071:Cognition; D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010556:Personality Tests; D011581:Psychological Tests; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014434:Type A Personality; D055815:Young Adult