Rod A. Martin
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Rod A. Martin is professor of Psychology at the University of Western Ontario
specializing in Clinical Psychology
. His research focuses on the nature and functions of Humor and Laughter
, as well as their relationship to psychological health and well-being. He holds a B.A, M.A and Ph.D from the University of Waterloo
.
Professor Martin is a prominent researcher in the field of humor research
and is often cited for his multi-dimensional concept of humor. His latest publication "The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach" was published by Academic Press
and is the only text book on the subject.
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
specializing in Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology
Clinical psychology is an integration of science, theory and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically-based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development...
. His research focuses on the nature and functions of Humor and Laughter
Laughter
Laughing is a reaction to certain stimuli, fundamentally stress, which serves as an emotional balancing mechanism. Traditionally, it is considered a visual expression of happiness, or an inward feeling of joy. It may ensue from hearing a joke, being tickled, or other stimuli...
, as well as their relationship to psychological health and well-being. He holds a B.A, M.A and Ph.D from the University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a comprehensive public university in the city of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The school was founded in 1957 by Drs. Gerry Hagey and Ira G. Needles, and has since grown to an institution of more than 30,000 students, faculty, and staff...
.
Professor Martin is a prominent researcher in the field of humor research
Humor research
Humor research is a multidisciplinary field which enters the domains of psychology, philosophy, linguistics, sociology, history and literature. More recently, computational humor, a subdomain of the computer science and artificial intelligence emerged, which uses computers to model humor...
and is often cited for his multi-dimensional concept of humor. His latest publication "The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach" was published by Academic Press
Academic Press
Academic Press is an academic book publisher. Originally independent, it was acquired by Harcourt, Brace & World in 1969. Reed Elsevier bought Harcourt in 2000, and Academic Press is now an imprint of Elsevier....
and is the only text book on the subject.