Title: Situational Humor Response Questionnaire: Quantitative measure of sense of humor.
Abstract:In this article, the development of the Situational Humor Response Questionnaire (SHRQ) is described and the findings of three validity studies are reported. We designed this 21-item scale to assess i...In this article, the development of the Situational Humor Response Questionnaire (SHRQ) is described and the findings of three validity studies are reported. We designed this 21-item scale to assess individuals' sense of humor as denned in quantitative terms, in contrast with previous self-report measures of humor, which have been based on a conformist definition. Reliability coefficients in the .70s are reported. The validity studies reveal significant correlations between the SHRQ and a number of criteria, including observed mirth responses during an interview, peer ratings of subjects' sense of humor, a measure of positive mood, and rated wittiness of impromptu comedy monologues. The results indicate that this scale may be useful in assessing humor in productive as well as quantitative terms. Although we found greater support for males than for females, the data provide considerable evidence that validates the SHRQ for both sexes.Read More
Publication Year: 1984
Publication Date: 1984-07-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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