Unlocking optimism in everyday life: a short-term study on the power of live comedy to reduce stress and anxiety in general public

Background Although there have been many studies on laughter and health, few studies have clarified the effects of laughter on optimism and pessimism, as well as anxiety. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of viewing a comedy live performance on optimism, pessimism, and anxiety, sA...

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Main Authors: Toshiko Tomisawa, Kayo Horie, Naoya In, Naoki Nanashima, Shizuka Takamagi, Kasumi Mikami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21642850.2025.2493141
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