The Multifaceted Relationship Between Humor Styles and Psychological Well-being: Exploring Correlations with Symptom Dimensions and Mental Health Outcomes

Introduction: Humor styles have been linked to psychological well-being and various psychological symptom dimensions, such as depression, anxiety, negative self-concept, somatization, and hostility. Understanding the complex relationship between humor styles and psychological status is essential for developing effective interventions and promoting mental health. Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between humor styles and psychological well-being, as well as the association of humor styles with depression, anxiety, negative self-concept, somatization, and hostility. Methodology: Participants were recruited through online social platforms (Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok) using snowball sampling. Individuals who agreed to participate and were aged between 18-65 were asked to complete all scales in their entirety. A total of 248 participants were recruited. Data were collected using the Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ), Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI). Correlations and regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationships between humor styles, psychological well-being, and symptom dimensions. Results: Depression showed a positive correlation only with the self-defeating style (r=0.287, p