meebeweging
Meebeweging is a Dutch term used to describe the tendency of people within a group to align their movements with those of others, resulting in synchronized or coordinated action. The word combines mee- meaning “together” and beweging meaning “movement.”
In social psychology and crowd dynamics, meebeweging can occur in a variety of settings, including concerts,
The mechanisms behind meebeweging include social imitation, conformity to group norms, and informational influence when individuals
Meebeweging can manifest as simple actions like applause or foot tapping, or as more complex coordinated activities
See also: contagious behavior, social contagion, synchrony, crowd psychology, collective behavior.