Exploring Humor Climate in Diverse Workplaces: Validation and Insights from the Humor Climate Questionnaire
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https://doi.org/10.71332/7fgy2v63Palabras clave:
Humor Climate, Workplace Dynamics, HCQ, Employee Satisfaction, Organizational Behavior, Workplace BoredomResumen
Humor plays a vital role in workplace dynamics, influencing employee satisfaction, team cohesion, stress reduction, and creativity. This study aims to validate the Humor Climate Questionnaire (HCQ) within a diverse organizational context, examining its applicability and reliability across various employment types, sectors, and demographic variables. A total of 300 participants from different sectors, including education, healthcare, finance, and food services, completed the HCQ and the Workplace Boredom Scale (WBS). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the HCQ's four-factor structure—Positive Humor, Negative Humor, Outgroup Humor, and Supervisor Support—demonstrating moderate to high internal consistency. Results indicated significant differences in humor climate scores among employment types, job types, generations, and sectors. Positive humor was linked to higher job satisfaction and team cohesion, while negative humor correlated with increased workplace boredom and potential hostility. Outgroup humor, although bonding employees over shared grievances, often reflected dissatisfaction with organizational policies. Supervisor support was crucial in mitigating boredom. These findings highlight the dual nature of humor in the workplace and underscore the importance of fostering a positive humor climate to enhance employee well-being, communication, and productivity. The study provides practical implications for leveraging humor strategically in organizational settings and suggests directions for future research.
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