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Freiheit, Stacy R.; Overholser, James C.; Lehnert, Kim L. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 1998
This study examined relationship between a sense of humor and symptoms of depression among adolescents. Findings on measures of humor and depression for 140 adolescents revealed that a sense of humor can be reliably measured and may be inversely related to symptoms of depression. (LBT)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Coping

Vanasse, Deb – ALAN Review, 2000
Claims teachers and students can avoid taking themselves too seriously by developing dimensionality, the ability to recognize varied dimensions of others and of themselves. Suggests young adult literature is a dimensional aid that can help young readers understand themselves. (NH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor, Literary Criticism

LeMieux, Anne C. – ALAN Review, 2000
Describes how the author connects with today's adolescent readers by means of laughter and literature. Claims young adult literature can facilitate the growth of empathy and provide an impetus for adolescents to transcend the isolation modern culture engenders. (NH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Literature, Characterization, Humor