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Struthers, John – Journal of Further and Higher Education, 2011
Inconsistencies within the literature result in teachers not having sufficient guidance to develop their humour use in support of learning without risking their professionalism. This article argues for more comprehensive evidence to guide teachers' use of humour, based on mixed methodological approaches. The case is also made for the Interpersonal…
Descriptors: Evidence, Interpersonal Communication, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis
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Kroth, Michael; Boverie, Patricia; Zondlo, John – Journal of Adult Education, 2007
The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study was to determine what successful managers do to create healthy work environments in a healthcare organization. Managers using exemplary behaviors were selected and interviewed based on employee satisfaction surveys, and focus groups were conducted with employees who worked for them. Effective…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Focus Groups, Leadership Responsibility, Work Environment
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Jones, Diane Carlson; Newman, Jodi Burrus; Bautista, Shenna – Social Development, 2005
This research examined the effects of three factors (friendship, gender, and topic of teasing) on adolescents' predicted emotional reactions to hypothetical teasing episodes regarding appearance and academic competence. The 8th graders (n = 131) in Study 1 made predictions regarding the negative emotions and humor experienced when teasing occurred…
Descriptors: Emotional Response, Early Adolescents, Friendship, Humor