The social psychology of humor

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The social psychology of humor

edited by Madelijn Strick and Thomas E. Ford

(Current issues in social psychology)

Routledge, 2021

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Summary: "This important new book provides a comprehensive analysis of humor from a social-psychological perspective, addressing questions about the use of humor and its effects in daily life. It examines the social psychology of humor on micro level phenomena, such as attitudes, persuasion, and social perception, as well as exploring its use and effect on macro level phenomena such as conformity, group processes, cohesion and intergroup relations. Humor is inherently a social experience, shared among people, essential to nearly every type of interpersonal relationship. In this accessible volume, Strick and Ford review current research and new theoretical advancements to identify pressing open questions and propose new directions for future research in the social psychology of humor. The book explores fascinating topics such as humor in advertising, political satire, and the importance of a sense of humor in maintaining romantic relationships. It also examines how racist or sexist humor can affect personal an

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* The first book of its kind to approach the topic of humor from a social psychological perspective. * Includes contributions from leading international scholars to offer a broad, global overview of the social psychology of humor. * Focuses on current, cutting-edge research to provide future directions in the field for years to come.

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List of Contributors Preface Madelijn Strick and Thomas E. Ford Part A Individual Social Psychological Processes 1. How Humor can Promote Central-route Persuasion: The Role of Ambivalence Madelijn Strick 2. Political Humor Jody C. Baumgartner 3. Paradoxical Thinking as a Paradigm of Attitude Change: Comparison to Satire and the Role of Humor (or Lack Thereof) Boaz Hameiri Part B Interpersonal Relationships 4. Uniting and Dividing in Personal Interactions: Four Key Functions of Humor in Communication John Meyer 5. Humor and Long-Term Romantic Relationships Jeffrey Hall 6. Humor and Figurative Language: Good for a Laugh, and More Herbert L. Colston Part C Group Processes 7. Workplace Humor: The Good, the Bad, and the Non-Existent Barbara Plester 8. Humor Competence in the Classroom Ann B. Frymier and Melissa B. Wanzer Part D Intergroup Relations 9. Disparagement Humor and Prejudice: Advances in Theory and Research Thomas E. Ford and Andrew R. Olah 10. Cavalier Humor Beliefs: Dismissing Jokes as "Just Jokes" Facilitates Prejudice and Internalizes Negativity among Targets Gordon Hodson and Elvira Prusaczyk 11. Addressing the Challenges of Confronting Disparagement Humor Julie A. Woodzicka and Robyn K. Mallett

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