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Humor Use in Interpersonal Relationships
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Humor Use in Interpersonal Relationships

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Social Psychology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 2145

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Nathan Miczo

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Guest Editor
Department of Communication, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455, USA.
Interests: humor; memorable messages; interpersonal aspects of health and illness; supportive communication
Prof. Dr. John Meyer

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Communication Studies, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA.
Interests: organizational communication; humor in communication

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Humor contributes much to the quality of our interpersonal relationships. It has, accordingly, been studied in relation to such phenomena as attraction, persuasion, coping, and support. Nevertheless, humor research in the area of interpersonal communication has frequently lacked a strong theoretical underpinning. In terms of message production, expression, and reception, however, humorous messages ought to have properties in common with other message forms (e.g., self-disclosure, supportive communication). Therefore, humor should be amenable to examination from existent theories of interpersonal communication. For example, humor likely plays a role in such areas as managing identity gaps, the revelation of information about the self, relationship uncertainty, appraisals, and the manner in which relationships develop. The goal of this Special Issue is to bring together research on the use of various kinds of humorous messages and theories of interpersonal processes in order to shed light on both phenomena.

Prof. Dr. Nathan Miczo
Prof. Dr. John Meyer
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • humor
  • interpersonal communication
  • relational humor
  • humor functions
  • teasing
  • embarrassment and humor
  • empathetic humor
  • alienation and humor

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Energizing Workplace Dynamics: Exploring the Nexus of Relational Energy, Humor, and PsyCap for Enhanced Engagement and Performance
by Medina Braha and Ahu Tuğba Karabulut
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(1), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14010023 - 27 Dec 2023
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This study delves into the dynamics of relational energy (RE) within an organizational context, examining some of its antecedents and decedents. Specifically, it investigates the influence of psychological capital (PsyCap) and humor on RE, and, subsequently, the latter’s impact on job performance (JB) [...] Read more.
This study delves into the dynamics of relational energy (RE) within an organizational context, examining some of its antecedents and decedents. Specifically, it investigates the influence of psychological capital (PsyCap) and humor on RE, and, subsequently, the latter’s impact on job performance (JB) mediated by job engagement (JE). A research model based on structural equation modeling carried out with 481 employees in private service industries demonstrates several key relationships. It reveals that both PsyCap and affiliative humor positively affect RE, while aggressive humor exerts a negative influence. Furthermore, RE shows a positive association with JE and JP, with JE serving as a mediator. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to present an integrated model encompassing this exact combination of influencers and consequences of RE, as well as the first to be investigated within the Western Balkans cultural context. Therefore, it represents a novel approach. Additionally, the research addresses crucial questions regarding the existence and strategic significance of RE within organizational interactions. The findings offer valuable insights for organizations seeking to enhance employee engagement, performance, and wellbeing—even during health crises such as COVID-19—by fostering RE. This study advances the understanding of RE in organizational settings and provides a foundation for future research in this domain. Full article
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