Variable effects of humor styles on organizational outcomes

Eric Romero, Lucy A. Arendt

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Abstract

The relationship between individual humor styles and several organizational variables was investigated: stress, satisfaction with coworkers, team cooperation, and organizational commitment. Four humor styles from the Humor Styles Questionnaire were measured. Survey results of 349 participants indicated different humor styles (affiliative, self-enhancing, aggressive, and self-defeating) can have either a positive or negative effect on organizational outcomes. Results suggested that both researchers and practitioners can benefit from having a better understanding of how different humor styles affect people and outcomes in organizations. © Psychological Reports 2011.
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)649-659
Number of pages11
JournalPsychological Reports
Volume108
StatePublished - 1 Apr 2011
Externally publishedYes

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