Psychology

Laughter in everyday life: an event-based experience sampling method study using wrist-worn wearables

S. Stieger, S. Volsa, et al.

Discover the intriguing connection between laughter, personality, and well-being in this fascinating study conducted by Stefan Stieger, Selina Volsa, David Willinger, David Lewetz, and Bernad Batinic. Over four weeks, participants recorded their laughter, revealing that happiness and life satisfaction correlate with the frequency of laughter, particularly among women and younger individuals.

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Abstract

This study investigated the frequency of laughter in everyday life and its association with personality and well-being. Using an event-based experience sampling method with wrist-worn wearables (N=52; k=9,261 assessments), participants recorded belly laughs and fits of laughter over four weeks. Results showed an average of 2.5 belly laughs per day and a fit of laughter every four days. Higher happiness and life satisfaction were associated with more frequent laughter. Women and younger participants laughed more than men and older participants. Laughter frequency was positively associated with openness and conscientiousness. No significant association was found with gelotophobia.

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Frontiers in Psychology

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Stefan Stieger, Selina Volsa, David Willinger, David Lewetz, Bernad Batinic

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