Date of Award
Winter 3-25-2022
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Suzanne Bell, PhD
Second Advisor
Jane Halpert, PhD
Third Advisor
Shelly Rauvola, PhD
Abstract
Due to its ability to influence social interactions and relationships, humor can play an important role in team dynamics. The aims of this project are to examine how team member individual differences in humor styles relates to the expression of humor over time, and how humor usage shapes relationships between team members. Hypotheses were tested using data from highly interdependent teams working together over an extended period. Results have implications for the selection of team members, and the training and management of unique teams. In all, this research provides validation evidence for the HSQ measure as a predictor of humor behaviors within teams, begins to shed light on how humor training can be used to decrease aggressive humor in specific teams, and highlights the importance of unstructured, casual activities to allow for positive humor flow.
Recommended Citation
Vazquez, Melissa, "How Individual Differences and the Use of Humor Shape Relationships in Teams Over Time" (2022). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 410.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/410
SLP Collection
no