The Influences of Gender and Humour Types on Intention to Join Collective Climate Action

André, Mieke (2023) The Influences of Gender and Humour Types on Intention to Join Collective Climate Action. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.

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Abstract

Humour effects and appreciation are widely researched and used. However, little research has been done on the effects of different humour types. In the current research we sought to answer the question; What are the influences of gender and humour types (disparagement and affiliative) on the intention to join collective climate action? A survey was conducted after showing participants cartoons of either disparagement or affiliative humour. In the current research people who do not currently take action to mitigate climate change are disparaged. The sample consists of 306 participants, 59.8% female and 38.2% male. No significant effect was found in the intention to join collective climate action between the two humour types. There was also no significant interaction effect found. Women were, however, significantly more likely to join collective climate action than men. The current research adds to the existing literature about gender differences in humour appreciation and collective action intentions. Implications of this research are discussed.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelor)
Supervisor name:	Greijdanus, H.J.E.
Degree programme:	Psychology
Differentiation route:	None [Bachelor Psychology]
Date Deposited:	16 Feb 2023 08:44
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2023 08:44
URI:	http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1691

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