Endogamy, proponents say, encourages group affiliation and bonding.

This is done instead of inter-house competition to encourage greater bonding within classes.

Endogamy, the practice of marrying within a group, encourages group affiliation and bonding.

Language reinforces the ties among the people who speak the same language, and thus encourages cultural bonding.

Gossip encourages social bonding.

Their projects seek to encourage social cohesion and bonding among the community regardless of age, income, race or religion.

The hazing culture prevalent in many firehouses damages our firefighters and should be replaced with a culture of loving respect that encourages real bonding.

It encourages bonding between same gender adults and it provides a context of greater flexibility in meeting our sexual needs.

Proponents claim that endogamy encourages group affiliation and bonding.

Some researchers believe that sebum encourages bonding between men and women.