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- Publisher
- de Gruyter
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2000 by the
- ISSN
- 0933-1719
- eISSN
- 1613-3722
- DOI
- 10.1515/humr.2000.13.4.419
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Using a mail-out questionnaire, Ms study investigated the association between humor and the three dimensions of burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal accomplishment). For the sample of 192 nursing faculty living in northern Texas, humor was used äs a coping strategy in stressful situations. Tenure Status showed a strong association to increase humor usage. Differences between high versus low users of humor were compared. High users of humor reported lower emotional exhaustion and depersonalization with a high sense of personal accomplishment äs compared to low users of humor. The association between humor and the dimensions of burnout showed a positive correlation between humor and personal accomplishment, a negative correlation was observed between humor and depersonalization. These results suggest that when humor is used äs a coping mechanism there is a reduction in depersonalization and an increased sense of personal accomplishment. Introduction The obligations of faculty in institutions of higher education typically fall into three areas: teaching, research, and service. Trying to meet these obligations can place higher education faculty at high risk for burnout. Working in complex organizations can produce high stress, a major contributing variable to burnout. McGrath (1976) who has written extensively on stress in organizations
Journal
HUMOR – de Gruyter
Published: Jan 1, 2000