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Humphreys, Brian Richard – 1990
This paper presents a research review conducted to determine whether there is empirical support for the idea that people can benefit both emotionally and physically from humor. Special attention is given to stress and coping since these concepts have been of particular interest to humor researchers. The document begins with a discussion of the…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Coping, Depression (Psychology), Humor
Martin, Rod A. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1988
Discusses the ways in which nonhostile, self-accepting, realistic humor may be an important coping strategy for children. Offers practical suggestions for parents, teachers, and other caretakers to encourage the development of humor in children. (FMW)
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Daily Living Skills, Humor
Peer reviewedGibbon, Claire – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Discusses various theories concerning the purpose of children's humor, especially in the classroom. Describes ways in which children use humor to deal with stress. (RJC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Children, Cognitive Development
Download full textRainsberger, Corey D. – 1994
The purpose of this paper was threefold: (1) to review the literature; (2) to determine the effects of the use of humor upon stress within the classroom; and (3) to examine the extent to which students and teachers use humor as a coping mechanism to deal with stressful school situations. It was hypothesized that humor in the classroom is effective…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Coping, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
