This paper reviews some of the literature in the field of humour and laughter that is relevant to child and educational psychology. It will consider methodological and epistemological features of research in what is a diverse and complex body of work. The paper will take an historical perspective and will examine the development of research paradigms over time as well as looking at the contribution of different disciplines and research perspectives. Conclusions from the literature review are considered in the context of educational psychology professional practice. A particular focus will be the DfES guidance document: Excellence and enjoyment, the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:631797 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Hayes, B. |
| Publisher | University College London (University of London) |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1444194/ |
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