Humor Style Self-Assessment Test

Learn what your humor is aimed at and how you make and take jokes in about 5 minutes. With 24 items, it gives quick, practical insight you can use to improve communication and mood.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

26/48

Transcendence (T)

Measures the extent to which humor is oriented toward self-transcendence, emphasizing reflexivity, dialog, and personal development over immediate social adaptation.

Low transcendence

Moderate transcendence

High transcendence

0 – 16: Low transcendence | 17 – 32: Moderate transcendence | 33 – 48: High transcendence

A score of 26 indicates a moderate tendency to use and appreciate humor that helps reframe experiences and supports reflection and growth, while still remaining partly grounded in conventional social aims.

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15/48

Homeostasis (H)

Measures the extent to which your humor orientation favors comfort, stability, and social conformity over change and growth.

Low homeostasis

Moderate homeostasis

High homeostasis

0 – 16: Low homeostasis | 17 – 32: Moderate homeostasis | 33 – 48: High homeostasis

A score of 15 indicates a low homeostasis orientation, suggesting your humor is less centered on maintaining comfort and stability and more open to novelty or change.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-reflective humor seekers

41%OF USERS

People curious about their personality who want to understand whether they joke more about themselves, others, or topics and how they receive humor.

Trainers and facilitators

34%OF USERS

Group leaders who use humor intentionally and want a quick way to map humor styles to improve communication and group dynamics.

Teams and coworkers

25%OF USERS

Colleagues taking it together to see how different humor goals and sensitivities affect mood, conflict, and day-to-day collaboration.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Transcendence (T)

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24.1

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15.1 — 33.2

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Homeostasis (H)

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23.9 — 38

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?

It identifies the predominant orientation and style of humor, including whether humor is directed toward self, others, or specific topics. It also estimates humor activity and receptivity, and whether humor tends to stabilize situations or promote new perspectives.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Typical completion time is about five minutes. The test includes 24 items.

What format are the items and how should responses be chosen?

Items use short reflection prompts about typical humor behavior and reactions. Select the response that best matches usual patterns rather than an idealized or exceptional case.

How should the results be interpreted?

Results describe relative tendencies across several humor dimensions and are not clinical diagnoses. They can be used to guide self-reflection and to support communication planning in group or training settings.

Can results change over time or across settings?

Yes, scores may vary with mood, stress level, role demands, or social context. Repeating the test after a meaningful time interval can help track changes in humor style.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Humor Style Self-Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

sense of humor

This self-report measure is designed to help individuals characterize their typical patterns of humor use and perception. The Humor Style Self-Assessment Test provides a brief structured framework for identifying dominant humor tendencies and how they may function in everyday interpersonal contexts.

Developed by Rod A. Martin, it consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses are intended to support reflective understanding of whether humor is more self-directed, other-directed, or topic-focused, and the extent to which an individual tends to generate humor versus primarily respond to others’ humor.

In clinical, coaching, or group settings, the Humor Style Self-Assessment Test may be used to inform discussion of communication style, emotion regulation, and relational dynamics. Results should be interpreted cautiously and integrated with collateral information and clinical judgment rather than used as a stand-alone basis for decision-making.

Author: Rod A. Martin

Literature: Martin, R. A. The psychology of humor: An integrative approach. Elsevier Academic Press. 2007.

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