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Rituals in Strengthening Social Cohesion During Collective Crises

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In a 2014 study, participants who engaged in a shared ritual (synchronized movements) showed increased pain tolerance and felt more connected to their group—showing that ritual can bond people even in artificial settings.

Why this is interesting

When a community faces a flood, a pandemic, or a war, people often gather to light candles, hold vigils, or share meals. Why does doing these gestures together make us feel stronger and more connected?