
Are you lonely in a crowd?
6 Minute English
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Crowd Psychology
The more people feel like they are a part of a group with others in the crowd, the more enjoyable experience they have. There's a correlation between having that social identification and feeling safer. Dr Anne Templeton thinks there is a connection or a link between being among people who share your values and feeling safe. Football fans cheer their team on by wearing the same colours and singing the same songs,. This works as a kind of glue, bonding the crowd together and making them feel safe.
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