Publication: Seven decades after Hans Asperger’s observations: A comprehensive study of humor in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Seven decades after Hans Asperger’s observations: A comprehensive study of humor in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Samson, A. C., Huber, O., & Ruch, W. (2013). Seven decades after Hans Asperger’s observations: A comprehensive study of humor in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. HUMOR: International Journal of Humor Research, 26, 441–460. https://doi.org/10.1515/humor-2013-0026
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The aim of the present study was to better understand humor in individuals with Asperger's syndrome. Therefore, various humor and laughter related phenomena were investigated by means of various standardized humor instruments. Forty individuals with AS and 113 controls filled out several self-report questionnaires and tests. The results revealed that individuals with AS scored significantly lower on trait cheerfulness and higher on trait seriousness (both describing the susceptibility to humor). Furthermore, they scored low on scales
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- Samson, Andreas C
- Huber, Oswald
- Ruch, Willibald
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Samson, A. C., Huber, O., & Ruch, W. (2013). Seven decades after Hans Asperger’s observations: A comprehensive study of humor in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. HUMOR: International Journal of Humor Research, 26, 441–460. https://doi.org/10.1515/humor-2013-0026
