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Focusing on humor as a coping mechanism, the author explores its role in mitigating stress and enhancing health and well-being. By examining how humor fosters community, closeness, and a sense of control, he integrates empirical research with personal anecdotes. This thoughtful analysis highlights the protective personality traits against stress, offering insights into the positive effects of humor on our lives.
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Humor, Herbert M. Lefcourt
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Humor
- Subtitle
- The Psychology of Living Buoyantly
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Herbert M. Lefcourt
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 212
- ISBN13
- 9780306464072
- Category
- Social sciences, Psychology
- Description
- Focusing on humor as a coping mechanism, the author explores its role in mitigating stress and enhancing health and well-being. By examining how humor fosters community, closeness, and a sense of control, he integrates empirical research with personal anecdotes. This thoughtful analysis highlights the protective personality traits against stress, offering insights into the positive effects of humor on our lives.