Simkins, Thomas (2022) The Influence of Observing Synchronous Movement on Feelings of Group Belongingness: The Role Of the Big-Five Personality Dimensions. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
In the current study we aimed to investigate the hypothesised positive effect of observing synchronous movement and feelings of belonging. Additionally, we investigated the moderating effect of the big-five personality traits, extraversion and neuroticism in particular, on this relationship. We predicted that trait extraversion would strengthen the relationship between observing synchronous movement and belonging, and that trait neuroticism would weaken the relationship between observing synchronous movement and belonging. To test these hypotheses we conducted an online experiment (N = 141) with participants randomly assigned to two conditions: one in which they observed a video of dancers performing in synchrony, and one in which they performed in asynchrony. Our results failed to confirm our hypotheses. A post-hoc analysis demonstrated a moderating effect of neuroticism on the relationship between observing synchronous movement and belonging. In light of these findings, we discussed new approaches which could be advantageous for further investigation into these hypotheses.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Mourik Broekman, A. van |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 23 May 2022 12:25 |
| Last Modified: | 23 May 2022 12:25 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/474 |
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