Erschienen in:
01.02.2010 | Beiträge zum Themenschwerpunkt
Humor as a character strength among the elderly
Theoretical considerations
verfasst von:
Prof. Dr. W. Ruch, R.T. Proyer, M. Weber
Erschienen in:
Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie
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Ausgabe 1/2010
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Abstract
Positive psychology is a scientific approach within psychology that focuses on research on what is best in people. Within this framework, humor is understood as a character strength. The article gives a brief overview on positive psychology and implications for aging (positive aging, successful aging) with an emphasis on the contribution of humor. Humor as a strength of character and its measurement by various approaches are discussed. It is argued that there is a lack of empirical data about humor in the elderly. Potential benefits of considering humor in research but also in practice are discussed.