Measurement of Sense of Humor
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13654353 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James A Thorson (University of Nebraska at Omaha, corresponding author), F C Powell (0000-0002-6366-730X, University of Nebraska at Omaha) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 691-702 |
| Publication date | 1991-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1991.69.2.691 |
| OpenAlex | W2161250174 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 16 |
| References cited | 14 |
A sample of 365 individuals completed three scales designed to assess various elements of the personal construct of sense of humor. Data were factor-analyzed to estimate what elements the scales measure. Inadequacies are identified, and additional elements of sense of humor are recommended for a new, multidimensional humor scale
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Singaporean Humor
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Relation between Humor and Generativity
Is Propensity to Laugh Equivalent to Sense of Humor
Depression and Sense of Humor
Relation between Intimacy and the Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale
Relationships of Death Anxiety and Sense of Humor
Relation between Intimacy and Humor
Humor and Aging Well
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Drive Level, Response to Humor, and the Cartoon Sequence Effect
Private self-consciousness, canned laughter, and responses to humorous stimuli
Sense of humor as a moderator of the relation between stressors and moods
Differential sensitivity of humor ratings and mirth responses to cognitive and affective components of the humor response
Situational Humor Response Questionnaire
Sense of humor as a moderator of the relation between stressful events and psychological distress
| Unique citing works | 16 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,44 |
| Citation span | 1990 - 2025 (36) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 16 |