APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Aggressive Humor Can Aid in Coping with Racism

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · Social

  • Tina Reifsteck
    St. Joseph's College

Abstract

This correlational study classified 63 black participants into early and advanced racial identity groups using the CRIS; their humor appreciation/ perception were measured. MANOVA analysis revealed that advanced stages use humor significantly more and perceive aggressive humor as more affiliative and self-enhancing; aggressive humor can aid in coping with racism.

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