わが国における虚血性疾患患者の行動特性 : 欧米におけるA型行動パターンとの比較

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Many studies have beent reported on Type A Nehavior Pattern in western countries. In Japan, studies on this subject have also been undergone in recent years and specific behavior patterns among Japanese patients with coronary heart disease were observed and reported. Although those nehavior patterns generally resemble the Type A Behavior Patterns of western countries, some very important differnces do exist. This study was conducted to determine the differences through factor analysis.Using the normal varimax method and 208 males with ischemic heart disease, three variables were found : (1) hard-driving, (2) hard-working, and (3) workaholic. The first two factors were characterized by a stronger job involvement and responsibility but a smaller competitive drive and time related stress compared to the variables found among the American males. These characteristics are consistent with the Japanese culture which encourages harmonious relationships rather than individualism and competitiveness. The third variable or workaholic factor should be specifically called the "Japanese workaholic tendency", because it is defined by the effort to develop one's identity by working hard for the company or society rather than pursuing individual achievement or success.Considering the results by factor analysis of Americans, Japanese-Americans, and the Japanese, Type A Behavior Patterns can be separated into two major components : competitiveness and strong job involvement. The former component is more prevalent among Americans while the latter is more characteristic of the Japanese.Type A Behavior Patterns may be determined by nationality and culture. In this paper, the authors discussed from cross-cultural points of view concerning the differences of Type A Behavior Patterns which were observed among western countries and Japan.
日本心身医学会の論文
1989-10-01

わが国における虚血性疾患患者の行動特性 : 欧米におけるA型行動パターンとの比較

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