The positive psychology of laughter and humour

• Main Authors: Gonot-Schoupinsky, Freda (Author), Neal, Meav (Author), Carson, Jerome (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024.
• Series: Positive psychology in practice
• Subjects: Laughter > Psychological aspects.; Wit and humor > Psychological aspects.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781837538362
• DOI: 10.1108/9781837538348
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (184 pages)

Humour is officially recognized in positive psychology as one of the 24 'character strengths'. However, laughter has an uneasy relationship with positive psychology, despite being key to communicating joy and happiness.The Positive Psychology of Laughter and Humour corrects this disconnect...