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  • Communication Studies
  • Linguistics (Pragmatics)

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  • Humorous provocations can be either prosocial (teasing) or aggressive (jokes).
  • Interpreting the intent behind humor requires evaluating contextual cues.
  • Off-record markers and joker reputation are key factors in joke interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically investigate how off-record markers influence attributions about jokes.
  • To examine the impact of marker ambiguity and joker reputation on perceived intent.
  • To understand how targets differentiate between affiliative teasing and aggressive jokes.

Main Methods:

  • Two studies were conducted involving participants role-playing as joke targets.
  • Study 1: Assessed perceptions of bosses' jokes with or without off-record markers (wink, laugh).
  • Study 2: Examined effects of ambiguous vs. unambiguous markers and joker reputation.

Main Results:

  • Off-record markers significantly reduced perceived aggression and increased perceived affiliation.
  • Unambiguous markers (e.g., a reassuring wink) were more effective than ambiguous ones (e.g., a laugh).
  • Joker reputation and its interaction with marker ambiguity did not significantly affect perceptions.

Conclusions:

  • Off-record markers play a crucial role in signaling prosocial teasing intentions.
  • Clear, unambiguous markers are vital for effectively conveying affiliative humor.
  • Findings highlight the importance of pragmatic cues in social communication and perception.