Type D personality and physical inactivity: The mediating effects of low self-efficacy

Wiencierz, Stacey; Williams, Lynn

doi:10.1177/1359105315622557

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“…Therefore, it is likely that the feelings of NA cause such individuals to believe that they lack the confidence, strength, or patience to take control of their diabetic condition and implement appropriate care, and, as a result, they would score lower in self-efficacy. More recent studies revealed that self-efficacy mediated the relationship between Type D personality and physical activity,36 and the relationship between Type D and medication adherence 37. Our findings are consistent with these previous studies and highlight the negative impact of Type D personality on patient self-efficacy in controlling their medical conditions.…”

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Type D personality as a predictor of self-efficacy and social support in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Shao

Yin

Wan

2017

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ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Type D personality and assess the relationship between this personality type and self-efficacy/social support in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Patients and methodsFrom January 1, 2014, to July 31, 2014, 532 consecutive patients with T2DM were recruited from two hospitals in Guangzhou, China. The participants completed questionnaires containing questions about sociodemographic characteristics, Type D personality, self-efficacy, and social support scales, and their medical records were reviewed for additional data.ResultsOf the 532 patients, 18.2% had Type D personality. Patients with this personality type reported significantly lower levels of self-efficacy (P<0.001), total social support (P<0.001), subjective support (P<0.001), and support utilization (P=0.003), but similar level of objective support (P=0.314), compared to those of patients without Type D personality. Negative affectivity and social inhibition, two intrinsic traits of Type D personality, negatively correlated with self-efficacy and social support scores. Type D personality was significantly associated with less self-efficacy and social support (P<0.001), controlling for other sociodemographic factors. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were significantly higher in T2DM patients with Type D personality than in patients with non-Type D personality.ConclusionThis study provides new evidence linking Type D personality with self-efficacy, social support, and poor glycemic control, highlighting the special need for care among T2DM patients with Type D personality.

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Type D personality as a predictor of self-efficacy and social support in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Shao

Yin

Wan

2017

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“…In addition, poorer performance was associated with lower self-confidence prior to the task and increased use of resignation/withdrawal coping after completion of the task. This is supported by findings that Type D individuals have a tendency to search the environment for trouble [ 65 ] and report lower levels of general self-efficacy [ 37 ]. The lower levels of self-efficacy in the study by Wiencierz and Williams [ 37 ] were associated with significant less total exercise participation and walking in Type D versus non Type D individuals.…”

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Type D personality, stress, coping and performance on a novel sport task

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We investigated (1) the relationship between Type D personality, stress intensity appraisal of a self-selected stressor, coping, and perceived coping effectiveness and (2) the relationship between Type D personality and performance. In study one, 482 athletes completed the Type D personality questionnaire (DS14), stress thermometer and MCOPE in relation to a recently experienced sport stressor. Type D was associated with increased levels of perceived stress and selection of coping strategies (more emotion and avoidance coping) as well as perceptions of their effectiveness. In study two, 32 participants completed a rugby league circuit task and were assessed on pre-performance anxiety, post-performance affect and coping. Type D was associated with poorer performance (reduced distance; more errors), decreases in pre-performance self-confidence and more use of maladaptive resignation/withdrawal coping. Findings suggest that Type D is associated with maladaptive coping and reduced performance. Type D individuals would benefit from interventions related to mood modification or enhancing interpersonal functioning.

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“…In healthy, young [ 24 ], and older [ 32 ] samples as well as in patients with diabetes [ 33 ], research findings consistently relate Type D personality to less healthy eating behaviors. Also, across healthy and patient samples, Type D personality was associated with less regular physical exercise [ 23 , 32 – 34 ]. Also in cardiac patients, the relationship between lack of exercise and Type D personality is evident, with Type D patients exercising less and feeling less motivated to exercise [ 23 ].…”

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Type D Personality as a Risk Factor in Coronary Heart Disease: a Review of Current Evidence

2018

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Purpose of the ReviewThis review article synthesizes recent research findings on the psychological context of Type D personality and the mechanisms through which Type D affects disease progression and prognosis among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).Recent FindingsOne in four patients with CHD has a Distressed (Type D) personality, which is characterized by two stable traits: social inhibition and negative affectivity. Type D personality predicts increased mortality and morbidity burden, and poorer health-related quality of life. Type D is part of a family of psychosocial risk factors that affect CHD prognosis. The pattern of co-occurrence of these psychosocial factors and intra-individual differences in psychosocial profiles may affect risk prediction accuracy. Multiple biological and behavioral processes have been associated with Type D personality.SummaryIdentifying pathways explaining the observed associations between Type D personality and CHD is important to improve etiological and pathophysiological knowledge and to design personalized interventions, and targeting specific risk-associated pathways.

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Type D personality and physical inactivity: The mediating effects of low self-efficacy

Cited by 30 publications

References 41 publications

Type D personality as a predictor of self-efficacy and social support in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Type D personality as a predictor of self-efficacy and social support in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Type D personality, stress, coping and performance on a novel sport task

Type D Personality as a Risk Factor in Coronary Heart Disease: a Review of Current Evidence

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