The Effect of Humour Style on Premenstrual Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors : Sümeyye Buldu, Funda Tosun Güleroğlu

Pages : 215-222

Doi:10.17049/jnursology.1459245

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Publication Date : 2025-09-24

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of humour style on premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Methods: The population of the descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of 7,573 female students attending the university. The layered sampling method was used for sample selection, and the research was completed with 327 students. The study data were collected between November 2020 and May 2021. Results: The Affiliative humour and Self-enhancing humour points were statistically significantly higher in students who did not experience PMS compared to those who did (P<.001, P=.013). The Aggressive humour and Self-defeating humour points of students with PMS were statistically significantly higher than those of students without PMS (P<.001, P=.001). Conclusion: The study results showed that the levels of negative humour were higher in females with PMS, and levels of positive humour were higher in females without PMS. As the level of Self-enhancing humour increased, the probability of PMS decreased, and as the level of Self-defeating humour increased, the probability of PMS also increased. According to this, supporting and cultivating a positive sense of humor that positively impacts health and health perception will enhance women\\\'s well-being.
Keywords : Mizah tarzı, sağlık, premenstrual sendrom, kadın

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