Abstract

ELMASIAN, Mariana  and  MIKULIC, Isabel M.. PROGRESS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYPE A AND D BEHAVIOUR PROFILE INVENTORY (IPAD). Anu. investig. [online]. 2016, vol.23, n.1, pp.317-323. ISSN 1851-1686.

The Type A Behaviour Profile arises from the description of behaviors presented by Friedman and Rosenman in 1959, who linked it to an increased risk of suffering a heart condition. From this input, numerous investigations considered as type A Behaviour independent risk factor both in the beginning and in the development of cardiovascular disorders. More recently, it has been proposed a new profile, type D personality, concerning this phenomenon. Denollet and colleagues argued that type D personality may be an important influence on the development of cardiovascular disease. This paper presents the construction of the Inventory of A and D type Behaviour (IPAD). This instrument is a validated tool in our environment, specifically for cardiac population that jointly evaluates both profiles. The analyzes support the conclusion that all the items have appropriate symmetry and curtosis and adequate correlation test item. The Cronbach alpha coefficient shows high reliability regarding every dimensions of the instrument. It is shown the methodology followed in the designing process and the psychometric characteristics of the instrument.

Keywords : Psychological Assessment; Type behavior; Personality; Type a; Type d; Cardiac disease.

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