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Download full textVartabedian, Robert A.; Vartabedian, Laurel Klinger – 1993
This paper examines some of the various findings contained in the current literature on humor in the workplace. In recent years, the communicative role of humor in the workplace has received attention--particularly in management-related publications. Consequently, the paper explores the emergence of humor as a management tool and the advantages…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Communication Skills, Humor, Interpersonal Communication
Adair, Frank A.; Siegel, Laurence – 1984
Although the role of humor in relaxation and interpersonal relationships is well documented, its role in increasing performance in the classroom has not been systematically studied. To investigate the effect of appropriately timed humor on performance of a stressful task, 40 college students performed a mathematics test under one of four…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention, College Students, Higher Education
Turner, Robert G. – 1983
Previous research has suggested that behavioral differences between shy and not shy persons may be explained by differences in inhibition rather than differences in interpersonal skills. To investigate the behavior of high and low social anxiety subjects in both ambiguous social situations and in explicitly structured ones, three studies using…
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Anxiety, Assertiveness, College Students
Crawford, C. B. – 1994
Humor, a communicative tactic used to engender support, is often used, but rarely understood. The literature in the field of humor has attempted to define situations where humor could be beneficial, although few definitive answers exist relating humor to effective leadership communicative behavior. This paper presents current research findings…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Higher Education, Humor, Interpersonal Communication
Sherman, Lawrence W.; Wolf, Amy – 1984
Although humor and laughter are most often based in fundamental social interactions, this element of communication has received little attention. To examine the socially facilitating effects of communication and social acceptance by analyzing children's intrapersonal perceptions of communication apprehension, or shyness, 169 children, aged 8 to 13…
Descriptors: Children, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Elementary Education
Brooks, Gordon P. – 1992
This paper presents a state-of-the-art examination of the literature addressing humor in leadership. A theoretical rationale is developed for the importance of humor as functional communication, especially as it relates to leadership. Research from several disciplines relevant to the use of humor in leadership is organized and synthesized.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comedy, Communication Skills, Expressive Language
