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Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie 1/2010

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 | 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.
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Metadaten
Titel
Humor as a character strength among the elderly
Theoretical considerations
verfasst von
Prof. Dr. W. Ruch
R.T. Proyer
M. Weber
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie / Ausgabe 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0948-6704
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-009-0080-2

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