There is an 'I' in team: Intrapersonal physiological synchrony complements interpersonal physiological synchrony in team interaction
Interpersonal physiological synchrony (IPS) between interaction partners has been studied as a marker of social connectedness and coordination. However, little is known about how such interpersonal synchrony relates to the intrapersonal coordination of individuals' own autonomic systems during team interaction. The present study examined whether IPS and intrapersonal physiological synchrony…
Research reveals that both interpersonal physiological synchrony (IPS) and intrapersonal physiological synchrony (IAPS) play crucial roles in effective team interaction. IPS signifies the coordination between interaction partners, while IAPS refers to the synchronization within an individual's own autonomic systems, including heart rate, respiration, and electrodermal activity.
Contrary to previous beliefs of a trade-off between these two types of synchrony, the study found a synergistic relationship between IAPS and IPS. IAPS demonstrated state-like dynamics and sensitivity to the context, being more consistent during passive social contexts as opposed to active teamwork. Furthermore, teams high in both IAPS and IPS exhibited better outcomes, measured by either higher task performance or greater perceived team efficacy.
This study underscores the importance of maintaining coherent internal autonomic organization alongside interpersonal processes in achieving effective team coordination.
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