Wilkins Julia, Eisenbraun Amy Janel
Department of Special Education, St Cloud State University, Education Bldg B129, St Cloud, Minnesota 56301, USA.
Holist Nurs Pract. 2009 Nov-Dec;23(6):349-54. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e3181bf37ad.
There are 3 main theories used to explain the functions of humor: (1) the relief theory, (2) the incongruity theory, and (3) the superiority theory. While these theories focus on the specific role that humor plays for people in situations such as dealing with misfortune, making sense of rule violations, and bonding with others, we propose that underlying each of these theories are the physiological benefits of laughter. We draw on findings from empirical studies on laughter to demonstrate that these physiological benefits occur regardless of the theory that is used to explain the humor function. Findings from these studies have important implications for nurse practitioners working in hospice settings, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals.
（1）缓解理论，（2）不协调理论，以及（3）优越理论。虽然这些理论关注幽默在人们应对不幸、理解违规行为以及与他人建立联系等情境中所起的特定作用，但我们认为在这些理论的背后，是笑所带来的生理益处。我们借鉴关于笑的实证研究结果，以证明无论用于解释幽默功能的是哪种理论，这些生理益处都会出现。这些研究的结果对在临终关怀机构、长期护理设施、疗养院和医院工作的执业护士具有重要意义。
