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Peer reviewedBerger, Arthur Asa – Journal of Communication, 1976
Briefly discusses theories and techniques of humor. (MH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Content Analysis, Definitions, Humor
Peer reviewedLevine, Joan B. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Explores the differences between the routines of the female comic and the male comic and concludes that females use self-disparaging humor more often. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Females, Humor, Sex (Characteristics)
Peer reviewedPotter, W. James; Warren, Ron – Journal of Communication, 1998
Contributes to research on schema theory and media effects by examining how violence is portrayed in comedy programs. Finds a high rate of violence (especially verbal forms) on comedy programs; and the combination of humor, minor acts of violence, and program context tend to trivialize its presence. Suggests that viewers' schema for comedy uses…
Descriptors: Comedy, Humor, Schemata (Cognition), Television Research
Peer reviewedGoldstein, Jeffrey H. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Examines the attitudinal components of humor in terms of Heider's cognitive balance model and suggests that self-directed humor is an apparent exception to such an interpretation. (MH)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Processes, Educational Research
Peer reviewedZillmann, Dolf; Stocking, S. Holly – Journal of Communication, 1976
Investigates positive and negative perspectives of self-disparaging humor. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Content Analysis, Humor, Self Concept
Peer reviewedFine, Gary Alan – Journal of Communication, 1976
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Humor
Peer reviewedMcGhee, Paul E. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Recounts a study designed to determine the age at which sex differences first begin to appear and relates various aspects of children's behavior to the level of humor responsiveness. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Children, Humor
Peer reviewedHuston, Aletha C.; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1981
Presents a taxonomy of formal features of television and examines ways in which these features are used in current productions for children. Coding categories for formal features include action, pace, visual events, and auditory features. Concludes that commercial producers stress formal features as much or more than content. (PD)
Descriptors: Animation, Cartoons, Children, Childrens Television
Peer reviewedLaFave, Lawrence; Mannell, Roger – Journal of Communication, 1976
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Humor
Peer reviewedLeventhal, Howard; Cupchik, Gerald – Journal of Communication, 1976
Contends that sex differences in response to various types of humor reveal significant personality characteristics. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Humor, Individual Characteristics
Peer reviewedUllian, Joseph Alan – Journal of Communication, 1976
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Field Studies, Humor, Interaction Process Analysis
Peer reviewedChapman, Antony J.; Gadfield, Nicholas J. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Discusses a study designed to demonstrate a relationship between sex-role attitudes and reactions to specific types of sexual humor. (MH)
Descriptors: Humor, Literature Reviews, Sex Differences, Sex Discrimination
Peer reviewedWinick, Charles – Journal of Communication, 1976
Analyzes joke-telling trends from 1970-75 and emphasizes that such an analysis may yield a significant reflection of American life during this time period. (MH)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Humor, Interaction Process Analysis, Social Attitudes
Peer reviewedCantor, Joanne R. – Journal of Communication, 1976
Examines the replication of a 1970 study and concludes that anti-female bias in humor is still present. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Humor, Literature Reviews, Sex (Characteristics)
Peer reviewedPerry, Stephen D.; And Others – Journal of Communication, 1997
Shows that an increased level of humor in commercials was beneficial to recall and purchase intention; increased humor in the television program was detrimental to recall of products advertised; and gender interacted with program humor levels, such that products were viewed less negatively by men when they were exposed to commercials in a more…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Content Analysis, Higher Education, Humor
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