Author: Ayesha Idrees
Supervisor: Saira Batoo & Rukhsana Kausar, Ph.D
Degree: MSc
Year: 2012-2014
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The purpose of the present research was to find out the relationship
between humor styles and interpersonal relationships among university
students. It was hypothesized that (a) There is likely to be a relationship
between humor styles and interpersonal relationships among university
students; (b) Humor styles are likely to predict interpersonal relationships
in university students; (c) There are likely to be gender differences in
humor styles and interpersonal relationships. The sample comprised of (N
= 196) students from two Universities of Lahore. Humor Style
Questionnaire (Martin, Doris, Larsen, Gray & Weir, 2003) was used to
assess humor styles and Interpersonal Relationship Questionnaire
(Callaghan, 2014) was used to assess interpersonal relationships. Pearson
product moment correlation, hierarchical regression analysis and
independent sample t-test were applied for data analysis. Results revealed
a significant relationship between humor styles and interpersonal
relationships. It was also revealed that affiliative and self-defeating humor
significantly predicted interpersonal relationships. Males used more
aggressive humor styles as compared to females. These findings would be
helpful for government and private academic institutions to enhance the
sense of humor to minimize academic stress among students and improve
their quality of interpersonal relationships for their peace of mind.
Keywords: Styles of Humor, Interpersonal Relationships.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
