Dimensions, functions and individual and social effects of humor
Humor is one of the attractive and happy forms of art, it has a wide range of functions, works and consequences, and it can be investigated from the psychological, educational and political, cultural and even economic aspects. Therefore, since long ago, humor has been used to achieve personal and social goals and has left many bitter and sweet experiences. This article is a part of an extensive research on humor, which was carried out using documentary methods and group discussion (focus group method), and in this speech, based on the philosophy and essential characteristics of humor, the functions, applications, and works of humor were identified and analyzed. To be the studies and investigations carried out in this field have led to two main functions and as a result two general effects. 2- Deconstruction and as a result of criticism, insult or stinging. These two features, depending on the type of humor, have many secondary effects and functions in both positive and negative dimensions in interpersonal and social communication. The most important of them in the positive dimension are: development of creativity and initiative, superstition and correction of insights and attitudes, promotion of criticism and receptivity to criticism, discharge of mental and spiritual pressures, political, social and cultural struggle, cheerfulness and joy, relief of fatigue and hard work, intimacy And comfort, entertainment, anxiety and fear reduction. And in the negative dimension, it includes: reducing rational thinking and promoting stupidity, reducing precision and concentration, promoting arrogance and social chaos, creating tension and enmity, normalizing abnormalities and weakening values, reducing the sense of responsibility and sympathy, reducing dignity and awe, neglect and reducing spirituality. , reducing strictness and seriousness, strengthening the spirit of fun and laziness
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