International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 15, No 3: June 2026

Psychometric validation of the humor styles questionnaire among Indonesian pre-service teachers

Ali Rachman (Lambung Mangkurat University)
Noorhapizah Noorhapizah (Lambung Mangkurat University)
Yogi Prihandoko (Lambung Mangkurat University)
Nahdia Fitri Rahmaniah (Lambung Mangkurat University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and validate the Indonesian version of the humor styles questionnaire (HSQ-ID) for use in pre-service teacher education. A cross-sectional psychometric design was applied to a sample of 729 Indonesian pre-service teachers, using systematic translation, content validation, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with the robust maximum likelihood (ML) estimator. HSQ-ID showed a stable four-factor structure, strong model fit (comparative fit index (CFI)=0.97, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.045, standardized root mean square residual (SRMR)=0.040), and acceptable internal consistency across all subscales (Cronbach α=0.72–0.89). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated significant differences in humor styles across 10 teacher specialization fields, suggesting that humor use is shaped by disciplinary and professional training contexts. These findings confirm that the HSQ-ID is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating humor styles in Indonesian teacher education and can support future assessment-based pedagogical interventions.

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Journal Info

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IJERE

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Education

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The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...