An Investigation Into The Use Of Humor For Coping With Stress
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An Investigation Into The Use Of Humor For Coping With Stress
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
An Investigation Into The Use Of Humor For Coping With Stress written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
The Effects Of Humor When Coping With Stress
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Author : Rahmel Dixon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
The Effects Of Humor When Coping With Stress written by Rahmel Dixon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Anxiety categories.
Although humor is often used in professional, social, and political settings, its empirical importance is usually laughed at. I argue that scholars should give more attention to the topic. Building on prior research, the present work will explore the relationship between stress relief and the use of humor. Specifically, it will reveal the usage of humor to cope among historically stressed groups of people. Lastly, as stress and marginalization are linked, the study will also look at the relationship between a racially marginalized group, Black people, and their use of humor to relieve stress or cope.
Humor And Life Stress
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Author : Herbert M. Lefcourt
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Humor And Life Stress written by Herbert M. Lefcourt and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Psychology categories.
This monograph reflects a culmination of influences. Over a decade ago, a graduate student at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Carl Sordoni, had worked with one of the present authors (H.L.) to develope a dissertation concerned with humor. At that time, the literature on humor was scanty. There was much that had been written by philosophers and scholars in literature. But in psychology, especially empirical research in psychology, there was not an overwhelming literature to give substance to the belief that humor was an important element in human affairs. Memories of that dissertation are fond. The findings were disappoint ing, but the execution of the research provided us with much hilarity. Though the dissertation research did not pan out as we had hoped, we had begun to look for the influence of humor in other investigations that we were conducting. Two published studies from that era are described in this book, one of which grew as an off-shoot of a dissertation by Dr. Paul Antrobus. In these studies not only did we find evidence that humor could be predicted and understood within particular contexts, but again we found enjoyment in doing the studies.
Humor S Hidden Power
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Author : Nichole Force
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-05-03
Humor S Hidden Power written by Nichole Force and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with Wit and humor categories.
It is often said that "laughter is the best medicine," but this aphorism fails to fully express the power inherent in humor. HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER reveals how humor has empowered people to overcome overwhelming circumstances throughout history, how laughter changes brain chemistry and functioning, how the genders use humor differently, and the ways in which comedians have used humor to heal themselves and others through the ages (from court jesters to Stephen Colbert). It consolidates and clarifies much of what has already been written, reveals what has not yet been reported in the fields of neuroscience and humor studies, and provides recommendations for the targeted use of humor to combat the most common sources of suffering. "An intensely engaging and fascinating examination of the vital role humor plays in health and happiness." ~Joe Dea, Emmy Award-Winning Director "HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER is a significant contribution to the existing literature on the healthful benefits of humor. Backing her claims with solid scientific research, Nichole Force makes a serious case that laughter really is the best medicine." ~Dr. Michael Pariser, Psy.D. Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, Los Angeles, CA "HUMOR'S HIDDEN POWER is an informative, intriguing and thoroughly enlightening book. A must-read for all who love humor, and those who have yet to discover its joys and rewards." ~Victor Schulte, Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney [Cover photo by Abdulhamid Al Fadhly]
Investigating The Use Of Humor As A Stress Moderator
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Author : Brian Joseph Minasian
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Investigating The Use Of Humor As A Stress Moderator written by Brian Joseph Minasian and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
This study concentrated on the hypothesis long held by theorists, therapists and laypersons, that a sense of humor reduces the deleterious impact of stressful experiences. A study consisting of 50 white subjects (25 male and 25 female insurance claims personnel) was conducted in the work environment to investigate the main hypothesis that subjects' measured senses of humor are related to their reported use of humor in coping during stressful situations. Additional hypotheses concerning age and education were investigated to determine their relation to one's sense of humor. It was hypothesized that subjects' chronological ages and years of formal education are related to their measured senses of humor. A fourth hypothesis concerning sex differences stated, "that there would be a greater relation between the measure of humor and reported use of humor in coping during stressful situations for females than for males." the instruments used in this study were developed by researchers Lefcourt and Martin and included the Situational Humor Response Questionnaire (SHRQ) which assesses subjects overall sense of humor and the Coping Humor Scale (CHS) which measures the degree to which subjects report using humor in coping during stressful events.
The Use Of Sense Of Coherence And Humor In Coping With Stress
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Author : Lori J. Sherk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Use Of Sense Of Coherence And Humor In Coping With Stress written by Lori J. Sherk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with categories.
Use Of Humor In Coping With Stress
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Author : Richard S. T. Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Use Of Humor In Coping With Stress written by Richard S. T. Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.
Humor As Survival Training For A Stressed Out World
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Author : Paul McGhee
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2010-07-14
Humor As Survival Training For A Stressed Out World written by Paul McGhee and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-14 with Health & Fitness categories.
The evidence is now in! Humor and laughter are good medicine. The companion to this book, Humor: The Lighter Path to Resilience and Health (2010, also published by AuthorHouse) discusses the exciting new research supporting the long-held claim that laughter is the best medicine. Humor as Survival Training for a Stressed-Out Worldshows how to get these benefits of humor into your own life. It contains the first-ever humor skills training program that has evidence from multiple countries documenting its effectiveness in boosting your sense of humor and learning to use humor to cope with the stress in your life. No other program for improving your sense of humor can make this claim. The basic idea is to build key foundation humor skills on your good dayswhen youre in a good mood. While strengthening one habit/skill at a time, you dont extend these skills to daily stressors until the habits are well developed (otherwise, your sense of humor abandons you when youre under stress). The 7 Humor Habit Program first builds the habit of becoming a more playful person in general (humor is a form of mental play), and then focuses onverbal humor skills, finding humor in everyday life, laughing at yourself and other key humor skills. Studies in the USA, Switzerland, Australia and Germany have confirmed the effectiveness of this program in boosting your sense of humor. Evidence also shows that it improves your daily mood, boosts optimism and improves your ability to cope with stress. There is even evidence that the 7 Humor Habits Program is an effective tool in reducing clinical depression and anxiety. It has been shown to be effective for all ages, from college students to seniors in their eighties. So its never too late to improve your own sense of humor.
Humor The Lighter Path To Resilience And Health
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Author : Paul McGhee PhD
language : en
Publisher: Author House
Release Date : 2010-01-21
Humor The Lighter Path To Resilience And Health written by Paul McGhee PhD and has been published by Author House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-21 with Health & Fitness categories.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Readers Digest has been telling us this for years, but until recently there was no real evidence to back up the claim. This book discusses the exciting findings scientists have obtained over the past 25 years for how your sense of humor supports good physical and mental health. A separate chapter discusses humor and the brain. The first studies of humor and health demonstrated humor’s ability to strengthen the immune system, reduce pain and reduce levels of stress hormones circulating in the body. These general health-promoting benefits led researchers to study the impact of humor and laughter on specific diseases. This exciting new work has now shown health benefits of humor in connection with coronary heart disease, asthma, COPD, arthritis, certain allergies and diabetes. The two cerebral hemispheres of the brain are shown to play different roles in our understanding and enjoyment of humor. Also, specific dopamine-based pleasure centers in the brain have now been identified which account for the good feeling that results from humor and a good belly laugh. The key to understanding humor’s contribution to health and wellness is its ability to both build more positive emotion into your life and reduce feelings of anger, anxiety and depression. Humor helps provide the emotional resilience needed to meet the challenges presented by steadily increasing stress in our personal and work lives. It is a powerful tool for coping with any form of life stress, and a means of sustaining a positive, optimistic attitude toward life. And it’s never too late to improve your sense of humor. The companion to this book, Humor as Survival Training for a Stressed-Out World (also published by AuthorHouse), presents a hands-on program for learning to use humor to cope.
The Experience Of Using Humor As A Coping Strategy
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Author : Alyson Rich
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Experience Of Using Humor As A Coping Strategy written by Alyson Rich and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Adjustment (Psychology) categories.
[Abstract] This study utilized the heuristic model of qualitative research to explore the question, "What is the experience of using humor as a coping strategy. The six phases of heuristics were exercised and included initial engagement, immersion into the question, incubation, illumination, explication, and a creative synthesis. Because of the experiential nature of the question tha1 arose from my personal experience, heuristic methodology was the reseal method of choice. A review of the current literature revealed no identical studies connected to the use of humor as a coping strategy. This study was arranged within the framework of the literature reviewed. This research" accomplished through comprehensive interviews with eight co-researchers and the immersion into my own experience of using humor as a coping strategy. The data was organized using steps in the heuristic formula. The analysis revealed five themes and they are identified as, I. Early awareness of the use of humor, ll. Reflection of Intelligence, Ill. Self-Esteem, IV. Use in Personal and Professional Life, V. Physiological Responses. The identified themes depicted the use, awareness and effectiveness of using humor as a coping strategy. The co-researchers have perfected this strategy and all verbalized positive outcomes from related experiences. The findings of this research could be used by educators, clinicians, public service personnel and medical professionals. This study lends itself to providing an awareness of the benefits of this skill when dealing with stress, loss or difficult life issues.