Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2008
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nem041
Abstract
This is part three of a four-part series reviewing the evidence on how humor influences physiological and psychological well-being. The first article included basic background information, definitions and a review of the theoretical underpinnings for this area of research. The second article discussed use of humor as a complementary therapy within various clinical samples, as well as evidence concerning how a sense of humor influences physiological and psychological wellbeing. This third article examines how laughter influences health outcomes; including muscle tension, cardio-respiratory functioning and various stress physiology measures.
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Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, v. 5, art. 904752
Scholar Commons Citation
Bennett, Mary Payne and Lengacher, Cecile, "Humor and Laughter May Influence Health: III. Laughter and Health Outcomes" (2008). Nursing Faculty Publications. 192.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/nur_facpub/192
