@article { author = {Masoudnia, Ebrahim}, title = {Relationship between type D personality and its components and general health among students}, journal = {International Journal of Behavioral Sciences}, volume = {5}, number = {2}, pages = {143-149}, year = {2011}, publisher = {Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-1194}, eissn = {2676-2900}, doi = {}, abstract = {Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the difference between students with type D personality and non type D personality in regard to general health.Method: This study was conducted using survey design and cross-sectional method. Data were collected from 248 students of Yazd University, from seven educational groups. These students were selected via random sampling. The instruments for gathering data were standardized scales: Type D Personality Questionnaire (TDPQ) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ).Results: The results showed a significant difference between students with type D personality and non-type D personality in regard to general health, and in regard to components of general health: somatic symptoms, anxiety/ insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that the negative affectivity and social inhibition explained for %7.3 of the variance in general health.Conclusion: Type D personality is a powerful construct in explanation and prediction of students’ general health. Therefore, results of this study can be used to reinforce students’ general health through interventionist activities.}, keywords = {Type D Personality,Negative Affectivity,social inhibition,General health}, url = {https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67726.html}, eprint = {https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67726_2d6771b3199d638a94222be2cf86399f.pdf} }