The Impact of Synchronized Dyadic Dance on Social Bonding and Intergroup Closeness
Author Information
Author(s): Suberry Assaf, Bodner Ehud
Primary Institution: Bar-Ilan University
Hypothesis
Does synchronized dance enhance social bonding and perceived intergroup closeness among different age groups?
Conclusion
Synchronized dance significantly increases social bonding and perceived closeness between age groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Social bonding significantly increased in the synchronized condition.
- Younger participants showed a greater enhancement in perceived closeness across diverse social groups.
- Participants felt a greater sense of closeness across generations when dancing with in-group members.
Takeaway
Dancing together can help people feel closer to each other, especially between younger and older adults.
Methodology
Participants danced either synchronously or asynchronously for 11 minutes and completed questionnaires on social bonding and perceived distance.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing social bonding and perceptions across age groups.
Participant Demographics
Participants included young adults aged 20-45 and older adults aged 65+.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.014
Statistical Significance
p=0.014
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