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  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Social Neuroscience

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  • The fundamental human drive for social connection is rooted in the innate ability to coordinate actions with others.
  • Joint action, the coordination of individuals' actions towards a common goal, is a cornerstone of social interaction.
  • Understanding joint action requires embedding the mind and body within a specific physical and social environment (niche).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review dynamical and ecological perspectives on joint action.
  • To synthesize research on uninstructed rhythmic movement coordination and goal-directed embodied cooperation.
  • To explore how synchrony and emergent social units in joint action relate to feelings of social connection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on uninstructed rhythmic coordination.
  • Analysis of studies on goal-directed, embodied cooperation.
  • Discussion of recent research extending coordination and cooperation paradigms.

Main Results:

  • Coordination and cooperation are essential for social connectedness.
  • Embodied perspectives highlight the role of the body and environment in joint action.
  • Synchronizing actions with others influences perceptions of social connection.

Conclusions:

  • Joint action, viewed through a dynamical and ecological lens, is fundamental to social bonding.
  • Embodied cooperation and rhythmic synchrony are key mechanisms underlying social connection.
  • Further research can illuminate the intricate relationship between coordinated action and subjective feelings of belonging.