Type A as a Moderator of Stressors and Job Complexity: A Comparison of Achievement Strivings and Impatience-Irritability
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
20 p.
Publication Date
5-2002
Publisher
Wiley
Source Publication
Journal of Applied Social Psychology
Source ISSN
0021-9029
Abstract
This study examined two components (achievement strivings and impatience-irritability) of the Type A Behavior Pattern as moderators of job stressors and job complexity on health and job satisfaction. It was predicted that achievement strivings would moderate the impact of job stressors and impatience-irritability would impact responses to job complexity. Data from 525 employed adults provided mixed support for the moderator hypotheses. Relations between job stressors and both health and job satisfaction were strongest among employees reporting high levels of achievement strivings. Impatience-irritability had no moderating effect. For job complexity, only one moderator effect was found. Mental demands were positively related to job satisfaction among those reporting low levels of impatience-irritability. Implications of these findings are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Jex, Steve M.; Adams, Gary A.; Elacqua, Tina C.; and Bachrach, Daniel G., "Type A as a Moderator of Stressors and Job Complexity: A Comparison of Achievement Strivings and Impatience-Irritability" (2002). Management Faculty Research and Publications. 181.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/mgmt_fac/181
Comments
Journal of Applied Social Psychology, Vol. 32, No. 5 (May 2002): 977-996. DOI.
Gary Adams was affiliated with the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh at the time of publication.