The nature of humor in human nature: Cross-cultural commonalities |
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| Authors: | Arnold Kruger |
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| Institution: | University of British Columbia , Vancouver , Canada |
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| Abstract: | It is contended that humor is a universal, pan-cultural phenomenon. Humor theory is examined on superiority, psychoanalytic, and incongruity-resolution dimensions. Cross-cultural humor commonalities are derived from the literature; and genetic, biological, and social dynamics of humor are explored. Intercultural differences in the content domain of humor are noted. It is concluded that humor is an appropriate intervention for ethnically diverse clients, when used sensitively in the counselling process. |
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