Front Public Health August 2021 PMID 34277539

Care for Joy: Evaluation of a Humor Intervention and Its Effects on Stress, Flow Experience, Work Enjoyment, and Meaningfulness of Work.

Marek Bartzik, Andreas Bentrup, Susanne Hill, Maria Bley, Eckart von Hirschhausen, Gerrit Krause, Peter Ahaus, Angelika Dahl-Dichmann, Corinna Peifer

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7
Peak: 2 in Jul 2021
across 4 sources since Jul 2021

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14,903
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Jul 2021 – May 2025

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  • X / Twitter3 posts
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  • News1 articles
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What people are saying

The discussions show a generally positive reception, with posts like the media mention of the care crisis and congratulations to the researchers indicating awareness of the study's relevance, while references to cultural differences and personal preferences suggest nuanced appreciation. The tone and wording highlight an interest in both the potential benefits and broader societal implications of humor-based interventions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to support the positive aspects of the study, acknowledging the benefits of humor interventions for stress relief and work enjoyment.

InterestModerate interest

Participants express some curiosity and appreciation, especially when congratulating the researchers or referencing potential applications.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts reflect a moderate level of engagement, including mentioning the study, discussing its implications, and noting the importance of humor in health contexts.

ImpactModerate impact

There is recognition that the research could influence health practices and highlight the need for supportive interventions, though direct effects are mostly implied.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how a humor intervention can help nursing students cope with stress, enjoy their work more, and find their work more meaningful, especially given the high demands and stress in nursing.
  • Results showed that immediately after the humor session, participants experienced better mood and increased humor, with positive effects lasting up to six months, which also helped reduce perceived stress.
  • Overall, humor interventions were found to promote positive emotional states, enhance the meaningfulness and enjoyment of nursing work, and increase flow experiences, suggesting they can be a useful tool for supporting nurses in training.]

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@nuttermeme · X

@Abe_Hanks @JohnCleese determine what can be enjoyed by those with a sense of humor. However, it is important to consider individual preferences and cultural differences when evaluating what is enjoyable for different people. Find the study [here](https://t.co/DDP7kmJDtS).

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 9,489 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X

New Research: Care for Joy: Evaluation of a Humor Intervention and Its Effects on Stress, Flow Experience, Work Enjoyment, and Meaningfulness of Work: The media increasingly speak of a care crisis. Systematic support is needed… https://t.co/PCi1opaGo8 #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

Jul 2, 2021 · 5,071 followers View post →

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Nutter
@nuttermeme · X

@Abe_Hanks @JohnCleese determine what can be enjoyed by those with a sense of humor. However, it is important to consider individual preferences and cultural differences when evaluating what is enjoyable for different people. Find the study [here](https://t.co/DDP7kmJDtS).

Jul 22, 2023 · 1 like · 9,489 followers View post →
Work&HealthLab
@WorkHealthLab · X

New paper out! „Care for Joy: Evaluation of a Humor Intervention and Its Effects on Stress, Flow Experience, Work Enjoyment, and Meaningfulness of Work”. Fulltext here: https://t.co/5UkRLq0dEO Thanks to all co-authors and congratulations to first-author Marek :-)

Jul 20, 2021 · 42 followers View post →
Frontiers - Public Health
@FrontPubHealth · X

New Research: Care for Joy: Evaluation of a Humor Intervention and Its Effects on Stress, Flow Experience, Work Enjoyment, and Meaningfulness of Work: The media increasingly speak of a care crisis. Systematic support is needed… https://t.co/PCi1opaGo8 #PublicHealth #HealthForAll

Jul 2, 2021 · 5,071 followers View post →
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https://doi.org/10.3389/ fpubh.2021.667821 den Broeck, A. V., Vander Elst, T., Dikkers, J., De Lange, A., & De Witte, H. (2012). This is funny: On the ...

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Blogs

... 10.3389/fpubh.2021.667821/full. Pressekontakt: Stiftung Humor Hilft Heilen gGmbH. Verena Breitbach Mail: v.breitbach@humorhilftheilen.de. Über ...

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