Development and validation of three brief versions of the humor styles questionnaire
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ) is a frequently applied measure of individual differences in humor usage. However, previous research found several of its items to be unreliable and to provide insufficient information. Its 32-item length may also hinder its application in contexts in which short measures are required to maintain participant motivation, for instance large-scale assessments. In the present paper, we present three brief versions with five, four, and three items per subscale respectively, avoiding the questionable items. The results showed that the factor structure, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability of the original HSQ and the developed brief versions were as expected. Relations between the brief versions and psychological constructs (e.g., self-esteem, well-being, aggression, Big Five) were similar to the original HSQ. The findings support the psychometrical soundness and validity of three brief versions of the HSQ comparable to the original long version. General challenges in the assessment of humor are discussed.
Source: Acta Psychologica
Author: Tobias Altmann
Institution: University of Duisburg-Essen
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,030
OpenAlex ID: W4390917318