Singing's secret power: The Ice-breaker Effect

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-10/uoo-ssp102615.php

Public Release: 27-Oct-2015
Singing's secret power: The Ice-breaker Effect
Singing together produces faster bonding in groups
University of Oxford

We have long known the power of a good sing-along. Now, research from the University of Oxford has shown that singing is a great ice-breaker and can get groups of people to bond together more quickly than other activities can.

The new study, published in the Royal Society's Open Science journal, looked at how people attending adult education classes grew closer over seven months. The conclusion - singing groups bonded more quickly than creative writing or craft classes.

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