Impact of Sense of Humor on Subjective Happiness and Psychological Distress among Married Individuals

Abstract

The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of sense of humor on subjective happiness and psychological distress among married individuals. Data was collected by using the humor style questionnaire, the depression anxiety stress scale, and the subjective happiness scale. Participants were married individuals (N=250). Non-probability convenient sampling was employed for participant selection. The study findings reveal significant association of humor with subjective happiness and psychological distress. Specifically, negative relationship between sense of humor and psychological distress was found and a positive correlation with subjective happiness was found. The results further demonstrate a significant impact of sense of humor on psychological distress and subjective happiness. In examining the influence of demographic variables such as gender differences indicates significant differences in the sense of humor, subjective happiness, and psychological distress. These findings contribute valuable insights into how various demographic factors may interact with and influence individuals' sense of humor, happiness, and in improving psychological well-being in marital life.