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Effect of Perceived Teacher's Sense of Humor on Academic Achievement of University Students about their Demographic Variable

Gopikanta Suna*, Abinash Dash**, Tripurari Das***

*,*** Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.

** Rajendra University, Balangir, Odisha, India.

Periodicity:April - June'2025

Abstract

This study examines the effect of a teacher's sense of humor on the academic achievement of university students. A total of 180 university students, 90 from arts and 90 from science, were asked to rate their teacher's sense of humor in the classroom. An investigator measures the effect of teachers' sense of humor on their academic achievement. Where the investigator used stratified random sampling for sample selection, an ex post facto research method was used as the study's design. The findings showed a significant difference between the perceived teacher's sense of humor and university students' academic achievement concerning their stream. The study also revealed that teachers who use humor in the classroom are more approachable and likable, which may increase engagement and motivation to learn. The implications of these findings suggest that incorporating humor in the classroom can be an effective strategy for improving students' performance.

Keywords

Teacher Humor, Perceived Humor, Teaching Style, Academic Achievement, Student Engagement.

How to Cite this Article?

Suna, G., Dash, A., and Das, T. (2025). Effect of Perceived Teacher's Sense of Humor on Academic Achievement of University Students about their Demographic Variable. i-manager’s Journal on Educational Psychology, 18(4), 55-65.

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Effect of Perceived Teacher's Sense of Humor on Academic Achievement of University Students about their Demographic Variable

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