Article
Dancing toward Well-Being: Effects on Mood and Well-Being of a 12-Week Flamenco Dance Workshop in Women Aged 60–80 Years
Author/s | León Rubio, José María
Rivera-Rodríguez, Carmen León Pérez, José María Sepúlveda, Carlos Cantero Sánchez, Francisco Javier |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Psicología Social |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Deposit Date | 2023-11-23 |
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Abstract | The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a flamenco dance program on the mood and subjective well-being of 34 self-selected women from the community, aged between 62 and 79 years. The mean age was 70.11 (SD ... The objective of this study was to examine the effect of a flamenco dance program on the mood and subjective well-being of 34 self-selected women from the community, aged between 62 and 79 years. The mean age was 70.11 (SD = 5.13). Participants voluntarily enrolled in a 12-week flamenco dance workshop conducted by the Autoestima Flamenca Association, with one two-hour session per week. Every two weeks, mood measurements (sadness, anxiety, anger and joy) were taken, and subjective well-being assessments were conducted before and after each session. It was found that the participants’ overall mood and subjective well-being improved significantly following the intervention. These improvements were observed at both the individual and group levels. Overall, our findings suggest that participation in a free 12-week flamenco dance program had a positive impact on mood and subjective well-being in this segment of the population. |
Funding agencies | Junta de Andalucía |
Project ID. | SE-J458 |
Citation | León Rubio, J.M., Rivera-Rodríguez, C., León Pérez, J.M., Sepúlveda, C. y Cantero Sánchez, F.J. (2023). Dancing toward Well-Being: Effects on Mood and Well-Being of a 12-Week Flamenco Dance Workshop in Women Aged 60–80 Years. Women, 3 (4), 457-470. https://doi.org/10.3390/women3040035. |
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