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The Effect of Humor Styles and Stress Perception on Well-Being of Part-Time Students

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  • Mohammad Saipol Mohd Sukor

    (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.)

  • Siti Aisyah Panatik

    (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.)

  • Syazwina Muhammad Khir

    (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.)

Abstract

Stress is often a major concern for many parties because it has a negative impact on well-being. As such, social science researchers nowadays are increasingly inclined to explore behavioural factors affected by stress in various strata of society. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the effect of humor styles and stress perception on well-being among employees who are continuing their education. The study design was quantitative using the Humor Styles Questionnaire, Stress Perception Scale and the Well-Being Questionnaire. This study involved a total of 168 part-time students at a public university in Malaysia. The current research found that the affiliative humor (AFH) and self-enhancing humor (SEH) have a significant impact on well-being. In addition, perception of stress has a significant negative impact on respondents’ well-being. The study also found that stress was significant in acting as a mediator in both the relationship between AFH and well-being, as well as the relationship between SEH and well-being. This study can indirectly help various parties, whether organisational management or social service bodies, to implement effective interventions to improve the well-being and happiness of life, especially among the population consisting of part-time students.

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  • Mohammad Saipol Mohd Sukor & Siti Aisyah Panatik & Syazwina Muhammad Khir, 2025. "The Effect of Humor Styles and Stress Perception on Well-Being of Part-Time Students," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 9080-9092, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:9080-9092
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