Abstract
The impact of humor on workplace outcomes is an increasing area of research. This study examined the contribution of humor styles to job satisfaction and turnover behaviors among medical clowns for whom humor is part of their job definition. Questionnaires assessing humor styles were distributed to 111 medical clowns at the start of their training. Of this group, about a third indicated that traumatic stressors in the past served as a significant motivator for pursuing a career as a clown. Job satisfaction and actual turnover were examined after six-months on the job. Results indicated that humor appreciation significantly predicted job satisfaction while humor creation significantly predicted job satisfaction among individuals who did not experience any previous traumas. In addition, traumatic stressors were found to moderate the association between humor and turnover behaviors. For those who had experienced traumatic stress, humor appreciation was negatively associated with turnover. In contrast, among those who had not experienced traumatic stress previously, humor creation and turnover were negatively correlated. The discussion highlights the contribution of humor styles to workplace outcomes and the potential healing effect of humor both to the individual and the organization.
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