Cross-Species Dyadic Synchrony: A Conceptual Review This conceptual review synthesizes emerging evidence of physiological and behavioral synchrony in human-animal dyads, proposing cross-species dyadic synchrony as a parsimonious mechanistic framework for human-animal interaction (HAI) research. Key Contributions:- Synthesizes dog-human and horse-human studies across autonomic entrainment (HRV) and behavioral coordination (locomotor/postural alignment)- Outlines provisional multi-level regulatory model (autonomic ↔ behavioral bidirectional interaction)- Addresses HAI field critiques regarding anecdotal mechanisms and vague relational constructs- Provides methodological recommendations including time-series analysis, pre-registration, and multi-modal measurement **Target Audiences:** Psychophysiology, animal behavior, equine-facilitated learning, animal-assisted interventions Preprint available via: PsyArXiv | SSRNAuthor: Charles J. Wolf, Independent Researcher, CopenhagenLicense: CC-BY 4.0
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