ArticlePhilosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences2024
Aligned bodies, united hearts: embodied emotional dynamics of an Islamic ritual.
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- Religious and Spiritual Behaviors Correlated with Mental and Physical Well-Being Among American Muslims within the Twin Cities.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Route of fire: Pregame rituals and emotional synchrony among Brazilian football fans.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2025Article
- Aligned bodies, united hearts: embodied emotional dynamics of an Islamic ritual.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2024Article
- Minds in movement: embodied cognition in the age of artificial intelligence.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2024Article
- Music's ability to foster prosocial behavior: a teleofunctionalist perspective.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Review
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Abstract
Collective rituals involve the coordination of intentions and actions and have been shown to promote the alignment of emotional states and social identities. However, the mechanics of achieving group-level synchrony is yet unclear. We report the results of a naturalistic study in the context of an Islamic congregational prayer that involves synchronous movement. We used wearable devices to capture data on body posture, autonomic responses and spatial proximity to investigate how postural alignment and shared arousal intertwine during this ritual. The findings reveal a dual process at play: postural alignment appears to be more localized, with worshippers synchronizing their movements with their nearest neighbours, while physiological alignment operates on a broader scale, primarily driven by the central role of the religious leader. Our findings underscore the importance of interpersonal dynamics in collective gatherings and the role of physical co-presence in fostering connections among participants, with implications extending to our understanding of group dynamics across various social settings.This article is part of the theme issue 'Minds in movement: embodied cognition in the age of artificial intelligence'.
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