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The present study examines the cross-national stability of a factor-analytically derived taxonomy ofjokes and cartoons. The comparison is based on a humor lest aimed at measuring funniness and aversiveness of incongruityresolution, nonsense, and sexual humor. Funniness anddegree ofcontroversiality of these humor categories were compared in France and Germany, and it was determined whether conservatism and intolerance of ambiguity are potent predictors of appreciation of these humor categories in France, äs they have been in prior German studies. A sample of 69 male and 70 female French, students responded to French translations of the humor fest , Ruch and Hehl 1985) äs well äs to two questionnaires measuring conservatism and intolerance of ambiguity. Their results were compared with those of a German sample of 59 male and 56 female students.The results showed that the taxonomy derivedfrom German andAustrian samples can be applied to French samples äs well; the factor structures were very similar both at the level ofthefactors themselves andat the level of individuell jokes and cartoons. Furthermore, comparable rank Orders of funniness ofjokes and cartoons were obtainedfor both samples. However, only the sexual humor category yielded stähle controversiality across the two samples. Finally, the personality traits of conservatism and intolerance of ambiguity were predictive of appreciation of the humor categories in France, äs they were in prior studies in Germany and Austria.Humor 4-3/4 (1991), 391-414.

This study compares two dimensions of parenting—emotional bonding and control—as perceived by adolescents living in three countries: Canada (province of Québec), France, and Italy. A cross‐sectional sample was composed of 1256 adolescents who filled out a self‐report questionnaire. Multiple Correspondence Analyses provided a graphic synthesis of cross‐cultural results. Results indicate that parents are perceived as highly emotionally bonded, yet the perception of parental control produced two contrasting models. Canadian adolescents perceive less control and disciplinary actions from parents, and more tolerance. Conversely, Italian adolescents perceive more requirements and rules, and stricter disciplinary actions, while French adolescents’ perceptions fall between the two. Results also suggested a gradual decrease in the perception of parental control between the ages of 11 and 19 years across all three countries. This reduction in parental constraints is perceived earlier by Canadian adolescents and later by Italian adolescents.

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