2023
DOI: 10.1186/s40359-022-01034-w
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Acutely enhancing affective state and social connection following an online dance intervention during the COVID-19 social isolation crisis

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many throughout the world to isolate themselves from their respective communities to stop the spread of disease. Although this form of distancing can prevent the contraction of a virus, it results in social isolation and physical inactivity. Consequently, our communities have become heavily reliant on digital solutions to foster social connection and increase physical activity when forced to isolate. Dance is a multidimensional form of physical activity that includes sensory, m… Show more

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“…Third, as we implemented a between-subject design to examine emotional labor strategies with and without being watched by spectators, there might be confounding factors uncontrolled between the two samples affecting the results, even if the dancing skills of the dancers were deemed on the same level by experts. Given that existing studies on online dancing during COVID-19 are really rare 79 , 80 , there is still much room for future research to continue to look into emotional labor strategies under such a unique condition of dancing in contrast to that on the stage. Though the closure of schools as a result of the pandemic has ended in China, dance students might practice dancing alone in front of a mirror or camera at ordinary times, which is also an important dance scene worthy of study.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Third, as we implemented a between-subject design to examine emotional labor strategies with and without being watched by spectators, there might be confounding factors uncontrolled between the two samples affecting the results, even if the dancing skills of the dancers were deemed on the same level by experts. Given that existing studies on online dancing during COVID-19 are really rare 79 , 80 , there is still much room for future research to continue to look into emotional labor strategies under such a unique condition of dancing in contrast to that on the stage. Though the closure of schools as a result of the pandemic has ended in China, dance students might practice dancing alone in front of a mirror or camera at ordinary times, which is also an important dance scene worthy of study.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There has been some research on the role of group dance as a support for mental health and loneliness. For example, after a single session for adults, increases in positive affect, self-esteem, social connectedness, and community connectedness were found, as well as decreases in negative affect and depressive symptoms (Humphries et al, 2023). A 12-session dance programme for intimate partner violence survivors' mental health found some evidence of a reduction in distress (Özümerzifon et al, 2022).…”
Section: The Social Curementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Online physical activity sessions, such as virtual reality exercise (74), interactive physical-activity-based games (75), singing (76), and dance (77), have also been shown to be effective in reducing depressive and anxious symptoms.…”
Section: Physical Activity and Game-based Appsmentioning
confidence: 99%