Compilation of Humor Scale for Applied Undergraduates in Fuzhou
Shan Lin
Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade, China.
Chien-Jen Hung
School of Civil Engineering, Putain University, Putain, Fujian 351100, China.
Tsai-Fa (TF) Yen *
School of Economics and Research Center for Spatial Economy, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, China.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The objective of this study aims at developing measure scale of sense of humor (SOH). The initial measure items were collected by reverent literature review of previous studies. Data was collected by questionnaire survey from an applied college and a total of 350 valid samples were received with a responded rate of 83%. The results of structure equation modeling (SEM) showed that the adequately reliability and validity of the scale could be met. Furthermore, five factors named humor creation, humor applied, humor attitude, humor collection, and humor copy were extracted from twenty measure items. Finally some suggestions were drawn to the college.
Keywords: Sense of humor, college student, interpersonal communication.