Differential effects of self-esteem and interpersonal competence on humor styles
Bernadette McCosker, Carmen C MoranSchool of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, AustraliaBackground: In contrast with an early implicit “facilitative hypothesis” of humor, a revised specificity hypothesis predicts that the benefits of humor depend on...
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Dove Medical Press
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Psychology Research and Behavior Management |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/differential-effects-of-self-esteem-and-interpersonal-competence-on-hu-a11376 |