Effect of Square Dance Interventions on Physical and Mental Health among Chinese Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Ou, Kai-ling; Wong, Ming Yu Claudia; Chung, Pak‐Kwong; Chui, Kei Yee Katie

doi:10.3390/ijerph19106181

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“…In terms of exercise dose, it has been pointed out that for stressed individuals, moderate-intensity physical activity of more than 30 min three times a week can help alleviate stress [ 34 , 35 ]. In addition, some scholars pointed out that participating in moderate-intensity fitness dance more than twice a week exhibits good compliance [ 36 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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Fitness Dance Counteracts Female Ph.D. Candidates’ Stress by Affecting Emotion Regulation

Liu

Sun

Zhu

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Background: The impact of stress on the nation’s physical and mental health is considerable. Exercise is considered to have beneficial effects on mental health and the capacity for coping with stress. The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of fitness dance intervention on female Ph.D. candidates’ stress, and compare it with the intervention effects of MBSR. Method: A repeated measurement experimental design was used to evaluate the effects of fitness dance and MBSR on Chinese female Ph.D. candidates’ stress. Results: Twelve weeks of fitness dance and MBSR can reduce participants’ stress from severe to moderate. Eight weeks of fitness dance can reduce the tension from perceived stress (p = 0.019) and loss of control from perceived stress (p = 0.043). Twelve weeks of fitness dance can reduce the tension from perceived stress (p < 0.000), loss of control from perceived stress (p = 0.002) and perceived stress (p = 0.001). Fitness dance and MBSR affect emotion regulation, thereby affecting stress. Fitness dance reduced participants’ stress by improving their cognitive reappraisal ability. MBSR reduced participants’ stress by improving their cognitive reappraisal ability and expression suppression ability. Conclusions: Fitness dance, as a method of exercise intervention, is suitable for reducing Chinese female Ph.D. candidates’ stress.

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Fitness Dance Counteracts Female Ph.D. Candidates’ Stress by Affecting Emotion Regulation

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Zhu

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“…Based on this, Physical activity can be a tool and contributes significantly to promoting mental health in elderly adults 9 . Square dance is a popular, moderate-intensity sport that combines physical activity with social interaction and cultural expression 10 , and has been rapidly gaining popularity among middle-aged and elderly groups 11 . Participation in square dancing can effectively improve middle-aged and older adults' self-efficacy, social support, and positive psychological qualities 12 , making it probably an ideal intervention to address the negative impacts of the empty nest phenomenon.…”

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The impact of square dancing on psychological well-being and life satisfaction among aging women

Liu,

Du,

Fan

et al. 2024

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As the most popular sport among middle-aged and elderly women in China, square dancing has both physical and psychological benefits for menopausal women. Previous studies have shown that square dance exercises can promote the physical health of older women, but there is a lack of research on the influence of middle-aged and elderly women on mental health and mediating variables. Therefore, this study starts with one of the important indicators of mental health—positive affects, aiming to explore the impact of square dance on the positive emotions of elderly women and further explore the mediating mechanisms involved. We send out The Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Positive and Negative Affect Scale, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Satisfaction With Life Scale to a total of 2311 middle-aged and elderly women. SPSS 23 software and PROCESS were used to perform regression analysis and establish mediation models. Modeling results show square dance exercises could positively predict positive affect through the chain mediating effect of psychological resilience and life satisfaction. The results of this study are of great significance for promoting the extensive participation of middle-aged and elderly women in sports and protecting their mental health.

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“…Generally, these kinds of programmes are based on contact with nature while doing physical activity or sport [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Nowadays, a clear example of this type of activity is the practice of yoga [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. This kind of physical activity offers practitioners a combination of postural work and breathing and meditation techniques with the overall aim of improving health, strength, fitness, and a sense of well-being [ 17 ].…”

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Move to Flow: The Benefits and Barriers of a Physical Activity Nature-Based Pilot Programme

Marcen,

Cardona-Linares,

Pradas

et al. 2024

Sports

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This study aims to assess the potential benefits and barriers of Move to Flow (MtF), a nature-based physical activity (PA) programme structured in two levels that include movements related to the animal, vegetal, and inert nature. A questionnaire was applied to 133 participants from Spain, Latvia, and Serbia. The instrument was structured in the following sections: socio-economic variables; sports participation; and health and physical condition perception. In addition, the Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS), which assesses these aspects on the physical, psychological, and social levels, was included. Results showed that men aged 36–50 obtained the highest total and benefit scores, while women and the youngest scored higher in barriers. Data analysis shows associations between weekly engagement in physical activity and intensity (p < 0.001) and the perceived benefits of MtF. In the case of intensity, it is the same with barriers (p < 0.001). Similarly, there is an association between benefits and barriers and perceived health status (p < 0.001) and physical condition (p < 0.001). Furthermore, positive correlations were found in MtF between PA frequency, intensity, and health and physical condition (r = 0.755). In conclusion, this study has demonstrated MtF’s value as a cost-effective tool that empowers people to take an active role in improving their overall health and well-being.

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Effect of Square Dance Interventions on Physical and Mental Health among Chinese Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Cited by 17 publications

References 47 publications

Fitness Dance Counteracts Female Ph.D. Candidates’ Stress by Affecting Emotion Regulation

Fitness Dance Counteracts Female Ph.D. Candidates’ Stress by Affecting Emotion Regulation

The impact of square dancing on psychological well-being and life satisfaction among aging women

Move to Flow: The Benefits and Barriers of a Physical Activity Nature-Based Pilot Programme

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