Scores on the Multidimensional Sense or Humor Scale (MSHS) are shown t
o be related positively to a number of factors associated with psychol
ogical health. such as optimism and self esteem, and negatively with s
igns of psychological distress such as depression. Humor is a multidim
ensional construct that seems to be intimately related to quality of l
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