A Discriminant Function Analysis of Type A Behavior Using the 16PF Personality Questionnaire

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of personality factors as measured by the 16PF Personality Questionnaire to Type A behavior as measured by the Student Form of the Jenkins Activity Survey (SJAS). One hundred and fourteen under-graduates were administered the SJAS and the 16PF Personality Questionnaire. Correlational and discriminant analyses revealed several systematic relationships between specific personality factors and Type A Behavior. The correlational analyses revealed nine significant correlations, while the discriminant analysis revealed six factors that discriminated between Type A and Type B personalities. The most important of these were the factors Venturesome, Suspicious, and Conscientious. These results indicate that the 16PF is a useful personality inventory that can discriminate Type A from Type B personalities as measured by the SJAS.