Abstract
This study examined the internal consistency and factor structure of a Chinese translation of the Multidimensional Sense of
Humor Scale for Children (C-MSHSC), similar to the conceptual framework developed for Chinese adults (Ho et al. North American
Journal of Psychology 10:425–434, 2008). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the three theoretical humor dimensions: humor creation, coping with
humor, and humor appreciation. Validity was assessed by correlations between the humor dimensions and measures of competency,
self-esteem, personality, and behavioral characteristics. The results of most of the hypotheses were statistically significant
and in the predicted directions. The C-MSHSC provides a useful measure for a variety of research and clinical applications
in school-aged children.
Humor Scale for Children (C-MSHSC), similar to the conceptual framework developed for Chinese adults (Ho et al. North American
Journal of Psychology 10:425–434, 2008). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the three theoretical humor dimensions: humor creation, coping with
humor, and humor appreciation. Validity was assessed by correlations between the humor dimensions and measures of competency,
self-esteem, personality, and behavioral characteristics. The results of most of the hypotheses were statistically significant
and in the predicted directions. The C-MSHSC provides a useful measure for a variety of research and clinical applications
in school-aged children.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s12187-011-9114-6
- Authors
- Sammy K. Ho, Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
- Maria P. Y. Chik, Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
- Dennis W. K. Chan, Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
- Journal Child Indicators Research
- Online ISSN 1874-8988
- Print ISSN 1874-897X