Richmond Humor Assessment Instrument – RHAI
Measures an individual's self-perceived use of humor as a communication orientation.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Richmond Humor Assessment Instrument – RHAI was developed by Virginia P. Richmond, Jason S. Wrench, & Joan Gorham (2001). It is designed to measure Humor Communication. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 16 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 8 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 16 to 80. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low humor usage: 16 – 30
- Moderate humor usage: 31 – 59
- High humor usage: 60 – 80
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.