“…Research on the development of humor appreciation in children and its changes throughout the lifespan began in the 20th century and still continues to be a topic of interest for many researchers from all across the globe (Angeleri & Airenti, 2014;Chapman, 1973;Coates&Coates, 2020;Guo, 2008;Halfpenny & James, 2020;Hoicka & Akhtar, 2012;Justin, 1932;Krogh, 1985;Loizou 2005;Loizou, 2006;Loizou, 2007;McGhee, 1971;Sahayu et al, 2021;Stenius Karlssona & Sivenius, 2022). In Turkey, on the other hand, research into how the appreciation of humor develops with age throughout child development has only started in the 21st century (Ak Seven, 2012;Kızıltan, 2006;Koçer et al, 2012;Yalçıntaş Sezgin & Hatipoğlu, 2017;Gültekin & Ulutaş, 2022;Yılmaz & Tantekin Erden, 2022). Studies conducted in Turkey mostly tend to examine the humor styles of adolescents or teachers in terms of various variables and personality traits, and associate the use of humor in school branch lessons with student achievement and attitudes towards lessons (Akkaya, 2011;Aslan, 2006;Avşar, 2008;Aydın, 2006;Çelik, 2006;Kahraman, 2009;Karagöz, 2009;Kılınç, 2008;Oruç, 2006;Özkan, 2008;Savaş, 2009;Sepetci, 2010;Soyaldın, 2007;Sümer, 2008;Ulus et al2019;Yerlikaya, 2007;Yerlikaya, 2009).…”