Autonomic arousal and group cohesion
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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Autonomic arousal and group cohesion
Original language description
Religion has been theorized to help produce social solidarity amongst a group (Durkheim, 2001 [1912]). A number of empirical studies have supported this theory with cross-cultural evidence (e.g. Norenzayan & Shariff, 2008; Sosis & Ruffle, 2003).How does religion increase group cohesion? A number of mechanisms have been highlighted: e.g. costly signaling (Sosis, 2003), supernatural punishment (Irons, 1996), synchrony (Reddish et al, submitted). Here I concentrate on the potential role of arousalas a number of religious traditions involve high arousal rituals. Key research question: does arousal play an important role in the development of group cohesion? Results from experimental field research suggest that there is a correlation between higher arousal and higher pro-social behavioural traits (Xygalatas et al, 2011). Here I experimentally test the arousal-cohesion link in the laboratory to help establish causation. I operationalize arousal as an increase in heart rate.
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Classification
Type
O - Miscellaneous
CEP classification
AA - Philosophy and religion
OECD FORD branch
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Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/EE2.3.20.0048" target="_blank" >EE2.3.20.0048: Laboratory for Experimental Research of Religion</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)
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Publication year
2012
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů