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Lanie Smith will present her Integral Honors Thesis Defense: “Is Choreographed Synchronous Dance Linked to Prosocial Behavior?”

Prosocial behaviors have been widely studied, yet mechanisms underlying their development remain unclear. Recent research suggests that synchronous movement may promote prosocial activity. Dance, a form of synchronous movement, is an effective context for examining the relationship between synchrony and prosocial behavior.This systematic psychological review analyzes literature exploring the correlation between synchronous movement and prosociality. It was hypothesized that choreographed synchronous dance, in both dyadic and group contexts, would increase an individual’s inclination to act prosocial. Following a structured search of SocINDEX, PsycINFO, and PubMed, twelve relevant articles were identified. The findings indicate that choreographed synchronous dance is not directly associated with prosocial behavior. Instead, it was found that prolonged engagement in synchronous group movement fosters social bonding.Through social bonding, individuals form an in-group, toward which they develop more prosocial tendencies.