Humor as a double-edged weapon in psychopathology: light and dark humor styles, coping, and personality in police mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Police officers are at higher risk for mental health issues. Research that advances knowledge on job demands and resources remains crucial. Research on humor is sparse, despite it being commonplace in the workplace, and an accessible resource. In parallel with traditional demands and resource variables, this study thoroughly assesses humor and develops an integrative model.

Methods

A total of 2291 officers from 24 agencies and 11 job roles participated. They responded to empirically-validated questionnaires on work demands (stress, trauma), 4 pathologies (post-traumatic stress disorder, burnout, anxiety, depression), 14 coping strategies, 8 humor styles, 5 personality traits, professional (work experience, management) and demographic variables (education). Prevale

SUBMITTER: Anders R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12632130 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature