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Przegląd narzędzi do pomiaru poczucia humoru
Review of sense of humor measures

Author(s): Jolanta Tomczuk-Wasilewska
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: sense of humor; sense of humor measures; sense of humor questionnaires

Summary/Abstract: The goal of this article is the presentation of sense of humor measures. A review of the methods is preceded by theoretical introduction including humor theories and main issues concerning the development of humor measurement tools. The sense of humor methods are presented in order guided by their progress: from qualitative instruments, such as diaries and interviews, through questionnaires, humor appreciation and humor assessment measures, humor creativity tools, description and self-description instruments and alternative methods. The last part of the article deals with methodological issues resulting from humor research. It concerns the selections and valuation of methods as well as those aspects of humor which are left out in contemporary approach.

  • Issue Year: 13/2010
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 73-100
  • Page Count: 28
  • Language: Polish