The effect of humor on insight problem-solving

Zhou, Zhiyong; Wu, Jieqing; Luo, Hualin; Guo, Yafei; Tu, Mengjie; Yu, Quanlei; Zhang, Lin

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2021.111105

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“…Lastly, the motivational perspective clarifies how the happiness derived from humor leads to a strong motivation to engage in creative activities [ 23 ]. While some research indicates that positive emotions may promote unconventional ideas, other studies suggest that positive emotions may not necessarily confer any advantage in creative performance [ 24 ].…”

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The power of laughter: a study on humor and creativity in undergraduate nursing education in Egypt

El-Sayed,

AbdElhay,

Hawash

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background Creativity in nursing education is crucial for developing practical problem-solving skills, and humor is a valuable tool for stress management and fostering a positive learning environment. This study explored the relationship between creativity and humor among nursing students. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 265 convenient undergraduate nursing students aged 20 to 25. The Short Scale of Creative Self (SSCS) and the Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale (MSHS) were used to measure creativity and various aspects of humor. Results Showed a significant positive correlation between humor and creativity (r = 0.238, p < 0.001). Positive correlations were found between Humor Production, Coping or Adaptive Humor, and Appreciation of Humor with creativity (r = 0.254, 0.230, and 0.461, p < 0.001, respectively). In contrast, Attitudes Toward Humor and Humorous People were negatively correlated with creativity (r=-0.343, p < 0.05). Humor accounted for 16.2% of the variance in creativity. Conclusion The study concluded a strong link between humor and creativity, with positive correlations observed between creative self-efficacy and creative personal identity with different aspects of humor. The study recommends the incorporation of humor into nursing education and healthcare settings to encourage creative problem-solving and reduce burnout among students and staff.

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The power of laughter: a study on humor and creativity in undergraduate nursing education in Egypt

El-Sayed,

AbdElhay,

Hawash

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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“…Previous studies have found that the cognitive component of humor is related to cognitive flexibility (Holmes, 2007; Ohlsson, 1992; Z. Zhou et al, 2021), which is defined as a person’s ability to be aware of alternative solutions to stressful situations and adapt to new situations in a flexible way (Martin & Rubin, 1995).…”

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Associations Between Peer Victimization and Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents: Humor Makes a Difference

Zheng

Chen

et al. 2023

J Interpers Violence

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With the increasing development of science and technology, the Internet has become an essential part of people’s daily lives providing great convenience. However, the Internet also leads to problematic Internet use (PIU) among adolescents, which has attracted increasing attention from the academic community. Peer victimization is a pervasive stressor among adolescents and has been proven to lead to a series of mental health challenges. Although the association between peer victimization and PIU has been well documented, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. This study aimed to understand how and when peer victimization increases the risk of PIU among adolescents. Building on Agnew’s general strain theory, this study hypothesized that depression mediates the relationship between peer victimization and PIU and humor moderates the mediating model. To examine these hypotheses, 469 middle school students were recruited to complete a series of questionnaires on peer victimization, depression, humor, and PIU. The results showed that depression partially mediated the relationship between peer victimization and PIU. A moderated mediation analysis indicated that humor moderated the indirect pathway, consistent with the reverse stress-buffering model, the relationship between peer victimization and depression was stronger for adolescents with high humor. However, the relationship between depression and PIU was weaker in adolescents with high humor, which is in line with the stress-buffering model. These findings could be of significance in understanding the underlying mechanism of PIU associated with peer victimization and provide a new perspective for preventing PIU among adolescents, especially those experiencing peer victimization. The limitations and considerations for future research are discussed.

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The Effects of Humor Intervention on Teenagers’ Sense of Humor, Positive Emotions, and Learning Ability: A Positive Psychological Perspective

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The effect of humor on insight problem-solving

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The power of laughter: a study on humor and creativity in undergraduate nursing education in Egypt

The power of laughter: a study on humor and creativity in undergraduate nursing education in Egypt

Associations Between Peer Victimization and Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents: Humor Makes a Difference

The Effects of Humor Intervention on Teenagers’ Sense of Humor, Positive Emotions, and Learning Ability: A Positive Psychological Perspective

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