An experimental study of humor and ethos

Taylor, P. M.

doi:10.1080/10417947409372244

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“…Third, prior research on associations between humour style and perceived personality applies to teachable conversational agents as well. Similar results on an overuse of humour being perceived as distracting have previously been found [45,55], and prior work with conversational agents has investigated the timing of jokes, showing that an agent with appropriately timed humour makes the conversation more interesting than a non-humour-equipped one [16]. Future work could look at whether improving timing and amount of affiliative humour style jokes improves the learning experience when conversing with a teachable agent.…”

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Can a Humorous Conversational Agent Enhance Learning Experience and Outcomes?

Ceha

Lee

Nilsen

et al. 2021

Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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Previous studies have highlighted the benefits of pedagogical conversational agents using socially-oriented conversation with students. In this work, we examine the effects of a conversational agent's use of affiliative and self-defeating humour -considered conducive to social well-being and enhancing interpersonal relationships -on learners' perception of the agent and attitudes towards the task. Using a between-subjects protocol, 58 participants taught a conversational agent about rock classification using a learning-by-teaching platform, the Curiosity Notebook. While all agents were curious and enthusiastic, the style of humour was manipulated such that the agent either expressed an affiliative style, a self-defeating style, or no humour. Results demonstrate that affiliative humour can significantly increase motivation and effort, while self-defeating humour, although enhancing effort, negatively impacts enjoyment. Findings further highlight the importance of understanding learner characteristics when using humour. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Empirical studies in interaction design.

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Section: Humorous Vs Non-humorous Teachable Agentssupporting

confidence: 72%

Can a Humorous Conversational Agent Enhance Learning Experience and Outcomes?

Ceha

Lee

Nilsen

et al. 2021

Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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“…Meyer (1990) resists the issue of defining humor, suggesting that humor cannot be detached from the context; where there is laughter there is potential for humor. Taylor (1974) < suggests that humor must be listener defined. Research by Grimes (1955a) supports the position that humor is a stimuli; receiver perception and activity Humor can contrast two incongruent ideas (Goldstein & McGee, 1972;Hudson, 1979, Meyer, 1990.…”

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Theory and Implications Regarding the Utilization of Strategic Humor by Leaders

Crawford

1994

Journal of Leadership Studies

100

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Humor, a communicative tactic used to engender support, is often employed, but rarely understood. Literature in the field of humor has attempted to define situations where humor could be beneficial. Even today few definitive answers exist relating humor to effective leadership communicative behavior. Thus, the purpose of this research is to present current research findings about the symbolic nature of leadership as enacted through humor. Initially, this research details the important symbolic realm within which leaders work. Next, some of the relevant literature dealing with humor is discussed. Specifically, humor is defined and the purposes of humor are elaborated. This research also reviews contemporary leadership literature dealing with humor. Finally, this research evaluates the appropriateness of each form of humor and specific guidelines for effective humor are discussed.

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Creating More Credible and Persuasive Recommender Systems: The Influence of Source Characteristics on Recommender System Evaluations

Yoo

Gretzel

2010

Recommender Systems Handbook

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An experimental study of humor and ethos

Cited by 8 publications

References 8 publications

Can a Humorous Conversational Agent Enhance Learning Experience and Outcomes?

Can a Humorous Conversational Agent Enhance Learning Experience and Outcomes?

Theory and Implications Regarding the Utilization of Strategic Humor by Leaders

Creating More Credible and Persuasive Recommender Systems: The Influence of Source Characteristics on Recommender System Evaluations

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