The Dynamics of the Relationship between Humor and Benevolence as Values

Authors

  • Dana Rad Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6754-3585
  • Tiberiu Dughi Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences
  • Edgar Demeter Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences
  • Gavril Rad alumni Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/145

Keywords:

humour, benevolence, dynamic relationship, values theory

Abstract

This study provides significant information regarding the descriptions and definitions of values revised by Schwartz in 2012, where values can be displayed on a circular continuum of motivational dynamic relationships. One 46 items online questionnaire (assessing the perception of values) was administered to 220 participants from the West side of Romania. The 46 items instrument presented a strong internal consistency (an alpha coefficient of .839). This study provides information regarding the inter classes dynamic associations between benevolence as a self-transcendence value and humour as an openness to change value. Findings and conclusions are discussed.

Author Biographies

Dana Rad, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad

Assoc. Prof. PhD

Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences

Tiberiu Dughi, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences

Assoc.Prof. PhD

Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences

Edgar Demeter, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences

Assist.Prof. PhD

Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Sciences

Gavril Rad, alumni Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad

Psychologist MD

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

Rad, D., Dughi, T., Demeter, E., & Rad, G. (2019). The Dynamics of the Relationship between Humor and Benevolence as Values. Revista Romaneasca Pentru Educatie Multidimensionala, 11(3), 201-212. https://doi.org/10.18662/rrem/145

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Vol. 11 No. 3 (2019): Revista Romaneasca pentru Educatie Multidimensionala

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Research Articles

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