Key result
In a 1-year prospective study of 535 healthy individuals, Type D personality was associated with poorer health, increased minor illnesses, work absences, and stress-related physical symptoms.
Why the study?
Type D personality is linked to poorer physical and psychological health, but underlying mechanisms are unclear and longitudinal assessment is lacking.
Is Type D personality associated with increased physical symptoms and poorer retrospective health in healthy individuals?
Population
535 healthy individuals (18-65 years) at baseline, with 160 at follow-up
Comparison
Type D personality vs non-Type D personality
Design
Prospective online questionnaire-based study
Follow-up
One-year
Authors
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Type D personality may aid risk stratification in primary care; leaves open causal role and need for intervention trials.
Cohort (n=535)
Is Type D personality associated with increased physical symptoms and poorer retrospective health in healthy individuals?
Allen et al. (2019) conducted a cohort in Healthy individuals (n=535). Type D personality vs. Non-Type D personality was evaluated on Physical symptoms and retrospective health. In a 1-year prospective study of 535 healthy individuals, Type D personality was associated with poorer health, increased minor illnesses, work absences, and stress-related physical symptoms.
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