Humor usage in comforting episodes: Factors predicting outcomes

Amy M. Bippus

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This investigation explores the factors affecting the outcomes experienced by distressed persons when their comfort providers use humor during comforting interactions. The results indicate that the skillfulness of the comforting behavior (Reframing from Negativity, Other Orientation, Problem Solving and Different Perspective), as well as specific qualities of the humor used (Quality and Consciousness) and the relationship between the interactants (Relationship Satisfaction and Perceived Understanding) predicted the Empowerment, Positive Mood, and Stopped Rumination participants reported following their comforting interactions. Implications and future research directions are discussed in terms of comforting research and the consideration of humor in interpersonal communication research.

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