There currently exists a large body of research associating the Type A behavior pattern with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Further, studies in the area of social support and health suggest that an absence of supportive relationships may result in a decreased resistance to disease in general, both physical and psychological. The present study sought to integrate the Type A research and social support literature through a correlational investigation of the relationship between Type A behavior and perceived quality of social support in 46 male subjects undergoing out-patient treatment for symptomatic coronary disease. It was hypothesized that the Type A pattern would show a significant inverse relationship with perceived quality of social support.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc331350 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | General, Dale A. |
| Contributors | Wenrich, W. W., 1932-, Doster, Joseph A., 1943-, Harrell, Ernest H., Kennelly, Kevin J. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 55 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, General, Dale A., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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