APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Effects of Sexual Orientation on Preferences for Humor Produced By Men or Women
Session: Poster Session XIII
Authors
- Martina LewisPresenting Author
Rutgers University - Camden - Nicholas Hanson
Rutgers University - Camden - Mercy Mutunga
Rutgers University - Camden - Isabel Hackenberry
Rutgers University - Camden - Gabriela Cabarcas
Rutgers University - Camden - Calvin Nguyen
Rutgers University - Camden - Zonae De Leon
Rutgers University - Camden - Cameran Hartranft
Rutgers University - Camden - Jeilyan Pagán-Maldonado
Rutgers University - Camden - Sean Duffy
Rutgers University, Camden
Abstract
We examine whether sexual orientation affects preferences for humor produced by men or women. We find that straight men prefer humor produced by men, while gay men show an equal preference for humor produced by men or women. We found no difference between straight and lesbian women.
