Abstract
This study examined the role that laughter plays when Black women convey support to a target of racism. Fifty-two friendship groups were sampled. In each group one woman sought support from two friends after she experienced racial microaggression. Videotapes of the discussion were coded to determine the frequency and duration of each group’s laughter. Women who received support were able to cognitively reappraise the incident and their affect was improved. Neither laughter frequency nor laughter duration improved upon the benefits of support, but in some cases an increase in laughter directly corresponded to negative support outcomes. Implications of laughter are discussed.
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