%0 Journal Article
%T Is Laughter the Best Medicine?: A Study of the Effects of Humor on Perceived Pain and Affect of Humor on Perceived Pain and Affect
%J Activities, adaptation and aging
%D 1986
%A Adams, Elizabeth R.
%A McGuire, Francis A.
%V 8
%N 3
%P 157-175
%X This paper presents a study of the effects of humor on affect and perceived pain in elderly residents of a long-term care facility. Movies were viewed by two groups (humor and non-humor) and differences between groups were noted on measures of perceived pain and affect. Humor is shown to provide significant benefits to aged clients. Qualitative information on program implementation is included.<p />
%G 
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 0192-4788
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J016v08n03_17