Sense of Humor, Perceived Social Support, Subjective Life Satisfaction and Resilience Among Adults

As individuals navigate the multifaceted dynamics of contemporary existence, understanding the factors that contribute to holistic well-being of paramount importance. The primary objective of this investigation is to illuminate the nature of relationship between sense of humor, perceived social support, subjective life satisfaction, and resilience particularly within the context of adult individuals. The study employs a quantitative research design, adopting a descriptive methodology. A sample size of 150 adults, ranging in age from 18 to 40 years belonging to various demographic backgrounds from Kerala were collected using convenience sampling technique. Participants were tasked with completing structured questionnaires comprising the Multidimensional Sense of Humor Scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the 14-item Resilience Scale (RS-14). Preliminary findings suggest a significant positive association between sense of humor, perceived social support, subjective life satisfaction and resilience. Moreover, a strong positive correlation was observed between perceived social support and resilience. No obvious difference was observed based on age. Furthermore, the research revealed that individuals with higher educational attainments exhibited heightened appreciation for humor and resilience. Additionally, those engaged in employment displayed conspicuously elevated levels of resilience and life satisfaction relative to their unemployed counterparts.