ABSTRACT

Stigma can negatively impact those who are stigmatized and is created by and managed through communication. This study examines a specific stigmatized community, those with hearing loss, and a specific communication strategy, humor, that might be used to manage stigma. The results indicate that humor can be used to manage both the internal and interpersonal effects of humor. Additionally, participants reported using humor as a strategy to challenge or defend against stigma. Integrating research from communication, disability studies, and sociology, this interdisciplinary study extends work on stigma management communication as well as disability humor.

中文翻译：

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通过笑来管理污名：作为一种污名管理沟通策略的残疾污名和幽默

摘要

污名会对那些被污名化并由沟通创造和管理的人产生负面影响。本研究考察了一个特定的污名化社区，即听力损失者，以及一种可能用于管理污名化的特定沟通策略——幽默。结果表明，幽默可用于管理幽默的内部和人际影响。此外，参与者报告说使用幽默作为挑战或防御污名的策略。这项跨学科研究整合了交流、残疾研究和社会学的研究，扩展了污名管理交流和残疾幽默方面的工作。