TABLE 2.
Scores and correlations
| Parameter | Perception of Humorous Messages (SHQM) | Perception of Humorous Situations (SHQL) | Personal Expression of Humor (SHQ E) | Disposition Toward Humor (DTH) | Sense of Humor (Total SHQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Score | 21 | 19.3 | 17 | 22.6 | 57.3 |
| Standard Deviation | 4.3 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 7.3 |
| %of Maximum Possible | 75% | 68.90% | 60.70% | 80.70% | 68.20% |
| Correlation with QIDS score | r=−0.28 | r=−0.12 | r=−0.03 | r=−0.20 | r=−0.22 |
- SHQ
- Svebak's Sense-of-Humor Questionnaire
- QIDS
- Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology