Study results showed that Welshmen did not appreciate anti-Welsh humor under experimental conditions but evaluated anti-outgroup jokes positively. However, when intergroup conflict was made salient, subjects reacted more favorably to anti-outgroup humor when delivered by Englishmen than Welshmen; the opposite was found under neutral conditions.…

Distinguishes between in-group (ethnic) humor and intergroup humor, the latter said to underscore prevailing beliefs and behavioral norms regarding ethnic groups in society. Illustrates the discussion with examples of Jewish humor. (GC)

An imaginative, humorous alternative to the present state of affairs in secondary education, calling for students and their mothers to exchange their daily drudgery. (JT)

Various types of humor found among children of school age and among adolescents are placed in a structural-developmental framework. Also discussed are several ways in which teachers can use children's humor in their classrooms. (MP)

Describes features of the successful Soviet humor magazine "Krokodil" and concludes that the secret of its success is that it has evolved a strong, recognizable, appealing character over the years, maintaining its familiar identity while also being innovative and fresh. (GT)

Provides examples of featurettes--very short feature articles--and offers suggestions for writing them. (GT)

A mild satire on a part of the English teacher's occupation. (Author)

Intact classes of university students viewed either a serious lecture or one of three versions of a humorous lecture. A test of comprehension and retention was given twice: immediately after the lecture and six weeks later. Results indicated that immediate comprehension was not facilitated by the use of humorous examples. (Author/MV)

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)

Humor is a competency that should be developed by all teachers. (MM)

The effect of resolution of incongruity on children's appreciation of cartoon humor was examined. (SB)

Notes that in his 20-year tenure as a picture book artist, Jon Agee, has produced a number of books that greatly vary in appearance. Provides examples of Agee's evolution as an artist while demonstrating his metafictive experimentation with artistic conventions, his play with concepts of reality and impossibility, and his abundant talent for…

In humorous moments, family counselors and families often learn a lot about themselves and their relationships. This article focuses on the importance of levity and learning within family life and family counseling through the use of a series of vignettes drawn from the author's own experiences. (Author)

Presents a farewell article to Dr. Pamela Sissi Carroll as editor of this journal. Gives a comical review of the field by covering the entire history of young adult literature, past, present, and future, describing the important people and organizations in the field, and explaining everything he has learned as a writer of young adult novels.…

Interviews with 31 nursing students and 3 teachers identified several benefits from using humor in class: relieving stress, focusing attention, making learning fun, enhancing learning, and strengthening relationships. Students overwhelmingly supported the use of appropriate humor. (Contains 29 references.) (SK)