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Resumen El objetivo de este trabajo es la adaptación y validación del Cuestionario de personalidad tipo C, elaborado por López, Ramírez y Esteve & Anarte (1998, 2002) a una población mexicana. Se realizó una adaptación lingüística del Cuestionario, y se aplicó a una muestra de 391 personas en las ciudades de Chihuahua y Xalapa, México. El análisis factorial llevó a eliminar seis de los reactivos de la escala original. El resto de los reactivos se agrupan en cuatro factores. El análisis factorial confirmatorio indica que los factores fundamentales del constructo de personalidad tipo C en población mexicana son los de comprensión, no expresión emocional y necesidad de armonía, aunque en la muestra de la ciudad de Xalapa, este último factor no fue fundamental. La confiabilidad total de la escala por el método alfa de Cronbach fue de 0.757, y en las cuatro subescalas osciló entre 0.645 y 0.842.
Abstract The aim of this work was the adaptation and validation of the Type-C Personality scale C, by Lopez, Ramirez and Esteve & Anarte (1998, 2002). Linguistic adaptation of the questionnaire was carried out with a sample of 391 people in the cities of Chihuahua and Xalapa, México. Factor analysis led to eliminate six items from the original scale. The remaining items were grouped in four factors. Confirmatory factor analysis indicates that the fundamental factors of type C personality construct are understanding, emotional inexpressiveness, and need for harmony. Nevertheless, need for harmony was not fundamental in the sample from Xalapa. The overall reliability (Cronbach's alpha) of the scale was 757 and for the four subscales ranged from 0.645 to 0.842.
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Type B Personality , ComplianceABSTRACT
To find out the frequency of Type A and Type B personality among the students of Undergraduate Medical College. To find association between student year and personality type. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at Undergraduate Medical College, Rawalpindi from Sept. 2012 till Feb. 2013. Among 500 sample size, 100 students from each MBBS year were inducted by probability systematic sampling technique. After taking consent from the institute and students, data was collected on BECK anxiety inventory [BAI] questionnaire. According to BAI scale, students were identified as Type A or B personality. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. To find association between student year and personality type, Chi-square test of significance with 95% confidence level was used. First, second, third, fourth and final year students had 5 [1%], 6 [1.2%], 11 [2.2%], 13 [2.6%] and 19 [3.8%] type A personality respectively. Among all the study participants [n=500], total number of type A was 54 [10.8%] and type B personality students were 446 [89.2%]. Type A personality was 29 [11.6%] in female students [n=250] and 25 [10%] in male students [n=250]. Association between student year and personality type was significant [p=0.010] at 95% confidence level. Type A personality students existed in every class and there was a gradual increase in the number of type A personality students from 1[st] year to final year in an undergraduate medical college of Rawalpindi. Significant association was observed in student year and type A personality
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Humans , Male , Female , Education, Medical, Undergraduate , Type B Personality , Type A Personality , Psychology , Personality Disorders , Rehabilitation , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
In adults, throughout life, uniqueness maintains the equivalent; but, it might be tailored in the track of neurological disarrays. As in the partition of cognitive function associated with multiple sclerosis [MS], numerous studies have been performed, but there are very few reports in this area of behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of personality types A and B in relation to individuals' behaviors with MS and type A behavior with demographic characteristics and the level of disability. A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed between September 2010 and March 2011 on 50 patients who were referred to MS clinic [located at the Kashani hospital], Isfahan Neurosciences Research Centre [INRC]. The subjects were evaluated using Friedman and Rosenman questioner and the Expanded Disability Status Scale [EDSS]. The data were analyzed by SPSS software [version 17] based on Chi-square test and independent T-test. Of the subjects, 65% were of personality type A and 35% were of personality type B [X2: 3.5, P < 0.05]. There were no significant differences in individuals with type A behavior in relation to gender and marital status. In connection to EDSS [EDSS < 4.5 or EDSS > 4.5], patients with higher EDSS score, i.e., individuals with EDSS > 4.5 mostly had type A behavior pattern. People with type A behavior pattern are reported to have more stress, nervousness, and anxiety. In this study, MS patients had more characteristics of type A than type B behavior. This behavior was increased in individuals with EDSS score >4.5
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Humans , Female , Male , Behavior , Cross-Sectional Studies , Type A Personality , Type B PersonalityABSTRACT
Good mental health is important for individuals as well as for society. At individual level, good mental health enables person to realize their intellectual and emotional potential and to find and fulfill their roles in social, school and working life. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and personality type with mental health in commandos. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 selected commandos by random cluster sampling. Mental health Questionnaire [GHQ28], and job satisfaction and personality type questionnaire were used. For data analysis the pearson's correlation and regression tests were used. Results showed the meaningful relation between mental health with job satisfaction and personality type. B type and job satisfaction were great predictors of mental health. The result showed it possible to teach skills and provide increased employment opportunities in mental health.