Mate Selection on the Basis of Personality Type: A Study Utilizing an Empirical Typology of Personality

1955 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Ktsanes
Keyword(s):  
Mate Selection ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Type A ◽  
Empirical Typology

scholarly journals Pengaruh Tipe Kepribadian A dan B Pada Kinerja Mahasiswa Akuntansi

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Putu Sukma Manika Sari
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Type A ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Type B ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Type A Personality

Personality types A and B were introduced by Friedman and Ray Roseman. They concluded that people who have personality type A are very competitively oriented and achievement oriented, feeling time is always urgent, it is difficult to relax and become impatient and angry when faced with delays or with people who are considered incompetent. Whereas ti [e personality B is the opposite of personality type B. This research was conducted at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University. The number of samples taken was 150 students. With non probability sampling method, specifically purposive sampling. Data collection is done through a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the analysis it was found that personality type A had better performance than students with personality type B. This means that the variable type A personality has a positive influence on student performance. Keywords: Personality types A and B; student performance.

scholarly journals Type of Personalities among Individuals of Saveetha Dental College

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Liyana Hannah ◽  
Binti Izham Akmal
Keyword(s):  
Personality Type ◽  
Type A ◽  
Type B ◽  
Distinctive Character ◽  
Type A Personality

Aim: To analyse the type of personalities among individuals of Saveetha Dental College. Objective: To find out the factors determining and distinguishing the type A and type B personality. Background: Personality refers to the combination of characteristic or qualities that build an individual distinctive character. People in this world are generalized into Type A and Type B personality. This study shows interest on the factor, which determine the Type A or B. This study also helps the individuals to know their personality type and the factors, which can improve their personality in a positive manner. A step is also planned in this study to motivate and guide the Type B personality individuals. Materials & Methods: The study was done as a questionnaire-based study among I BDS students of Saveetha Dental College. A total of 50 students participated in the survey. All the students were provided with a list of 9 personality-related questions with 2 answers given for each question. The students were told to choose only one out of the two answers that describes them the most. Result: The results from the study indicate any tendency of the individuals towards being a constanly stressed out Type A personality or the more relaxed and laid back Type B personality.[1]

scholarly journals Kepatuhan Mengonsumsi Obat Pasien Hipertensi Di Denpasar Ditinjau Dari Kepribadian Tipe A Dan Tipe B

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putu Kenny Rani Evadewi ◽  
Luh Made Karisma Sukmayanti Suarya
Keyword(s):  
Medication Compliance ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Personality Type ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Type A ◽  
Type B ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Medication Consumption ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Male Subjects

The changes of life style in today’ such as reductions in physical activity led to the emergence of a variety of chronic diseases such for instance hypertension. Hypertensive patients are required to take medication on a regular basis, so that the necessary compliance in taking the drug. There are various factors that affect adherence taking the drug, one of which is personality. Personality type A and type B is said to have a close relationship with chronic disease. This study aims to determine the compliance of hypertensive patients taking the drug in Denpasar in terms of personality type A and type B.   This research is quantitative comparative method. Sampling technique used is purposive random sampling. The population in this study were hypertensive patients in Denpasar with the number of respondents 267 subjects. Number of samples with type A personalities are 135 subjects and type B personality as much as 132 subjects. Data analysis methods used are independent samples t test (p<0,05).   The results indicate there are differences in medication adherence among hypertensive patients taking personality types A and B (significance p=0.001). More respondents overall had a bad drug taking compliance (189 subjects) compared to subjects who had good adherence (78 subjects). Moreover, taking medication compliance analysis based on age, sex, duration of hypertension showed more male subjects, ages 52 to 59 years, with hypertension 6 to 10 years which may had a role in adherence patients taking medication.   Keywords: Compliance of medication consumption, type A and type B personalities, hypertension

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