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12 - Synchrony in positive social relationships

from Part II - Concepts and mechanisms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2016

By
Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk
Edited by
C. Raymond Knee  and
Harry T. Reis
C. Raymond Knee
Affiliation:
University of Houston
Harry T. Reis
Affiliation:
University of Rochester, New York
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Summary

This chapter examines synchrony—the spontaneous emergence of coordinated movements between two or more people—as a nonverbal behavior that is essential to optimal relationship development. Whereas much past research focuses on localized displays or behaviors, like smiling and laughing, as indicators of a positive relationship, this chapter takes a Gestalt approach to understanding healthy, high-quality social interactions. The chapter starts with an in-depth definition and description of synchrony, followed by a review of findings showing that synchrony and positive relationships are positively associated with one another. In addition to the chapter’s review on behavioral synchrony, it also touches on other forms of synchrony (i.e., emotional, cognitive, and physiological) and their associated outcomes. The review culminates in the proposal of a new theory called the Superconductor Theory of Relationships, which offers a unifying framework for thinking about the various forms of synchrony to facilitate social relationships. The chapter closes with a discussion of synchrony more generally and its relationship with interpersonal negativity; finally, it poses open questions, inviting fellow scholars to look into the phenomenon of synchrony, which still has much left to be known in the world of relationships.
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Positive Approaches to Optimal Relationship Development , pp. 257 - 278
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2016

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