Type D personality can refer to different traits, including negativity and low self-esteem, dependability without creativity, or a driven and assertive attitude. Those with the anguished personality may be at higher risk for heart problems but can combat negativity with therapy and social interaction.
The term “Type D” personality is used to describe different personality types, which can sometimes be confusing, as the term sometimes describes completely different personality traits. As a general rule, psychologists describe people with troubled personalities as “Type D,” but the term can also be used in the A, B, C, D personality framework, in which case it can describe someone who is dependable but has little motivation or creativity. Furthermore, the term can also be used to describe someone with a direct and results-oriented personality, just to add to the confusion.
In the sense of an anguished personality, a Type D personality is characterized by a tendency toward negativity. Someone with this personality type may experience a lot of stress, anger, worry, hostility, tension, and other negative and distressing emotions. Classically, this type is also characterized by low self-esteem and social inhibitions and a tendency towards depression.
Research has suggested that people with this personality type may be at higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. There are, however, ways to combat negativity, especially when someone is aware that they have this personality type. These techniques can range from using regular therapy sessions to talk about life issues to working hard to create a structured life that promotes social interaction and healthy friendships.
Within the “A, B, C, D” framework used by some people in business, a Type D personality is highly dependable, but not very creative. People with this personality type should enjoy structured and orderly lives and workplaces, and will work hard when called upon to do so. People who believe in this structure can seed the workplace with these trustworthy, compassionate and friendly people to balance the workplace.
Under yet another personality assessment framework, the D stands for “driven” and is used for a very aggressive, outgoing, and assertive attitude. D-types in this case are leaders, with firm ideas about how to get things done, and often appreciate challenges and risks. They may also have a low tolerance for wasted time and what they perceive as frivolities, which can sometimes make them a little intense, especially in already tense situations.
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