A new study recently found that children who simultaneously participate in a physically engaging, time-based activity feel more positively towards each and can experience greater empathy for one another.
According to the lead author of the study, “[s]ynchrony is like a glue that brings people together — it’s a magical connector for people.
“‘The findings might be applied to formulate new strategies for education in our effort to build a more collaborative and empathic future society,’ she said.
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