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On the Importance of the Dynamics of Humour and Comedy for Constructionism and Reflexivity in Social Science Research Methodology
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Lockyer, Sharon; Weaver, Simon – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2022
Humour and comedy have gained increased significance in academic research in recent years. This article examines the importance of humour and comedy as valuable tools in qualitative social science research methodology. It makes the original contribution of utilizing humour and comedy theory, and critical understandings of both their macro and…
Descriptors: Humor, Comedy, Qualitative Research, Social Science Research