Key result
Type D personality (present in 24.9% of students) was associated with higher perceived stress and burnout symptoms, a relationship partially mediated by resignation and withdrawal coping strategies.
Why the study?
Does Type D personality influence perceived stress and burnout symptoms through avoidance coping and social support in undergraduate students?
Population
334 first-year undergraduate students (male N=180; female N=154)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for coping interventions in Type D students; prospective studies needed before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=334)
Does Type D personality influence perceived stress and burnout symptoms through avoidance coping and social support in undergraduate students?
Type D personality in undergraduate students is associated with higher perceived stress and burnout symptoms, partially mediated by passive and maladaptive avoidance coping strategies.
Polman et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Type D personality, stress, and burnout (n=334). Type D personality was evaluated on Relationship between Type D personality and perceived stress, and moderation of stress and burnout symptoms. Type D personality (present in 24.9% of students) was associated with higher perceived stress and burnout symptoms, a relationship partially mediated by resignation and withdrawal coping strategies.
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