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From I to we in humor research: a systematic review of the antecedents and consequences of humor in groups

  • Andreea Gheorghe

    Andreea Gheorghe holds a PhD in Psychology from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania and she is interested in research topics related to group dynamics and the study of humor from a relational perspective.

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    and Petru Lucian Curșeu

    Petru Lucian Curșeu is professor at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca Romania and at Open Universiteit, The Netherlands, his research interests include team dynamics, social cognition (in particular the study of stereotypes and prejudice in organizational settings), multiparty collaboration as well as decision-making in organizations.

From the journal HUMOR

Abstract

While most of the literature has focused on the individual-level effects of humor, the number of studies addressing and analyzing humor in its social context as a group-level phenomenon has also started to increase. Yet there is still increased heterogeneity of results, as well as problems regarding conceptualization and measurement of humor in groups. To further our understanding of humor as an emergent multilevel construct, we conducted a systematic literature review on the antecedents and consequences of humor in groups. The findings indicate that factors such as group composition, interpersonal familiarity, task structure, trust, cohesion, positive team environment, communication norms, communication channels, and timing dynamics play important roles in the emergence and type of humor expressed within groups. The consequences of humor in groups include the emergence of cohesion, the delineation of group boundaries and identity formation, influence on group atmosphere and affective dynamics, facilitation of collective coping and team engagement, and potential effects on team performance. We discuss research progress and gaps, and conclude by outlining future research directions.


Corresponding author: Andreea Gheorghe, Psychology Department, Babeş – Bolyai University, 37 Republicii Street, 400015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, E-mail:

About the authors

Andreea Gheorghe

Andreea Gheorghe holds a PhD in Psychology from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania and she is interested in research topics related to group dynamics and the study of humor from a relational perspective.

Petru Lucian Curșeu

Petru Lucian Curșeu is professor at Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca Romania and at Open Universiteit, The Netherlands, his research interests include team dynamics, social cognition (in particular the study of stereotypes and prejudice in organizational settings), multiparty collaboration as well as decision-making in organizations.

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Received: 2022-11-04
Accepted: 2023-10-29
Published Online: 2024-01-05
Published in Print: 2024-02-26

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