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Gender and autistic traits modulate implicit motor synchrony.

Miao Cheng1, Masaharu Kato2,3, Chia-Huei Tseng4

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Plos One
|September 6, 2017
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Female pairs exhibit greater walking synchrony than males, while higher autistic traits reduce this synchrony. Better motor synchrony also enhances interpersonal perceptions.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Human Behavior

Background:

  • Interpersonal motor synchrony is common across cultures but influenced by physical and social factors.
  • Self-related factors like gender and autistic traits are understudied in motor synchrony.
  • Understanding these traits can offer insights into social interaction mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of gender and autistic traits on interpersonal motor synchrony during walking.
  • To explore the relationship between motor synchrony and social perception in a real-world setting.

Main Methods:

  • Paired participants of the same gender walked and chatted in a natural environment.
  • A cover story involving GPS tracking masked the recording of walking steps to ensure natural behavior.

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  • Autistic traits were measured using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, and interpersonal perceptions were assessed via the Interpersonal Judgement Scale.

    • Main Results:

    • Female pairs demonstrated significantly higher walking synchrony compared to male pairs.
    • Increased autistic tendencies correlated with reduced interpersonal motor synchrony.
    • Enhanced motor synchrony led to higher impression ratings of walking partners.

    Conclusions:

    • Gender and autistic traits significantly shape interpersonal motor synchrony.
    • Motor synchrony may be linked to social functions, potentially sharing mechanisms with empathy.
    • Real-world tasks provide valuable insights into the interplay of traits and social coordination.