Rod A. Martin is a retired Canadian academic, specializing in clinical psychology and

humor research Humor research (also humor studies) is a multifaceted field which enters the domains of linguistics, history, and literature. Research in humor has been done to understand the psychological and physiological effects, both positive and negative, on ...

. After obtaining a B.A (1979 ) in theology then an M.A (1981) and PhD (1984) in psychology from the

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,in 1984 he became a Professor of Psychology at the

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specializing in clinical psychology. His research focused on the nature and functions of humor and laughter, as well as their relationship to psychological health and well-being. Martin is often cited for his multi-dimensional concept of humor. His publication ''The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach'' was published by

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. He retired in July 2016 and a special issue of ''Europe's Journal of Psychology'' was dedicated to him. He has three children with his wife Myra.

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Rod A. Martin
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