ArticleAustralian journal of psychology2026
Humor Competence Scale (HCS): scale development and validation.
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Abstract
Objective: This study introduces the construct of Method: Following an extensive item-generation and validation process, the 32-item Humor Competence Scale (HCS) was developed. The scale represents four humour competence domains: fluency, awareness, composure and discretion. The main validation study involved an international sample of workplace leaders ( Results: The HCS yielded a clean four-factor solution, and the subscales demonstrated good reliability. The scales showed meaningful correlations with trait emotional intelligence, reinforcing the idea that effective humour use is closely related to social effectiveness and psychological adjustment. While the new measure showed some overlap with established humour styles, it also captured unique elements related to cognition, emotion and behavioural regulation and provided superior prediction of transformational leadership. Conclusions: The new measure provides a useful tool for future investigations of humour use in the workplace, along with potential utility in non-workplace settings.
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