ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
"Keep joking": appreciation and production of humor in aging.
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Abstract
Humor is a universal human experience, enjoyed and expressed across all stages of life. While numerous studies have explored the developmental aspects of humor, relatively little research has focused on humor in older adults. Yet, humor remains a valuable psychological and social resource, aiding in stress management and fostering meaningful social connections. This study aims to explore individual differences in the appreciation and production of humor among older adults. A self-assessment questionnaire targeting the production and appreciation of six forms of humor (irony, puns, parody, dark humor, slapstick humor and satire) was administered to 37 young people (19-34 years old), 27 middle-aged people (40-59 years) and 37 elderly people (61-83 years old). Results showed that younger adults scored higher than older adults in both humor appreciation and production (all
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