Rod A. Martin | |
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Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Professor |
Years active | 1984–2016 |
Known for | Humor research |
Spouse | Myra |
Children | 3 |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | University of Waterloo |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Psychology |
Sub-discipline | Humor research |
Rod A. Martin is a retired Canadian academic, specializing in clinical psychology and humor research. After obtaining a B.A (1979 ) in theology then an M.A (1981) and PhD (1984) in psychology from the University of Waterloo,in 1984 he became a Professor of Psychology at the University of Western Ontario specializing in clinical psychology.[1][2][3] His research focused on the nature and functions of humor and laughter, as well as their relationship to psychological health and well-being.[4][5]
Martin is often cited for his multi-dimensional concept of humor. His publication The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach was published by Academic Press.[6][7] 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.[2][8]