Humor as a character strength among the elderly : Theoretical considerations = Humor als Charakterstärke bei älteren Menschen : Theoretische Grundlagen
Ruch, W. ; Proyer, R.T. ; Weber, M.
In: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2010, vol. 43, no. 1, p. 8-12
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- Positive psychology is a scientific approach within psychology that focuses on research on what is best in people. Within this framework, humor is understood as a character strength. The article gives a brief overview on positive psychology and implications for aging (positive aging, successful aging) with an emphasis on the contribution of humor. Humor as a strength of character and its measurement by various approaches are discussed. It is argued that there is a lack of empirical data about humor in the elderly. Potential benefits of considering humor in research but also in practice are discussed