Factor-analytic study of sense of humor in Croatia and the USA

Author(s): Brdar, I., Powell, F. C.

Journal/Book: Psychol Rep. 1997; 81: P O Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Psychological Reports. 971-977.

Abstract: A total of 401 Croatian university students completed a translation of the Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale. Scores were compared with those of a sample similar in age and sex composition from Omaha, Nebraska (N=242). The American respondents scored significantly higher on the element of self-described humor creativity. Factor analyses of intercorrelations from the two samples indicated differences in constructions of sense of humor.

Note: Article Thorson JA, Univ Nebraska, Dept Gerontol, Omaha,NE 68182 USA

Keyword(s): MULTIDIMENSIONAL SENSE; CULTURE; SCALE

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