León-Rubio, J.M.; Rivera-Rodríguez, C.; León-Pérez, J.M.; Sepúlveda, C.; Cantero-Sánchez, F.J. Dancing toward Well-Being: Effects on Mood and Well-Being of a 12-Week Flamenco Dance Workshop in Women Aged 60–80 Years. Women2023, 3, 457-470.
León-Rubio, J.M.; Rivera-Rodríguez, C.; León-Pérez, J.M.; Sepúlveda, C.; Cantero-Sánchez, F.J. Dancing toward Well-Being: Effects on Mood and Well-Being of a 12-Week Flamenco Dance Workshop in Women Aged 60–80 Years. Women 2023, 3, 457-470.
León-Rubio, J.M.; Rivera-Rodríguez, C.; León-Pérez, J.M.; Sepúlveda, C.; Cantero-Sánchez, F.J. Dancing toward Well-Being: Effects on Mood and Well-Being of a 12-Week Flamenco Dance Workshop in Women Aged 60–80 Years. Women2023, 3, 457-470.
León-Rubio, J.M.; Rivera-Rodríguez, C.; León-Pérez, J.M.; Sepúlveda, C.; Cantero-Sánchez, F.J. Dancing toward Well-Being: Effects on Mood and Well-Being of a 12-Week Flamenco Dance Workshop in Women Aged 60–80 Years. Women 2023, 3, 457-470.
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of flamenco dance on mood and subjective well-being in older women. In a broader context, the question was raised about how participation in dance activities could influence the emotional well-being of this demographic group. Thirty-four older women, aged between 62 and 79 years, with a mean age of 70.11 years (SD = 5.13), voluntarily participated in the study after providing informed consent. All of them were enrolled in a 12-week flamenco dance workshop conducted by the Autoestima Flamenca Association, with one two-hour session per week. Mood measurements (sadness, anxiety, anger, and joy) were taken biweekly before and after each session, and subjective well-being assessments were conducted before and after the intervention. The results revealed significant improvements in the overall mood of the participants, as well as an increase in their subjective well-being. These improvements were observed at both the individual and group levels. In conclusion, participation in flamenco dance demonstrated a positive impact on the mood and subjective well-being of older women. These findings support the idea that physical and artistic activities, such as flamenco dance, can play an important role in promoting emotional well-being in this age group.
Keywords
Flamenco Dance; Mood; Subjective Well-being; social identity; Older Women; Self-esteem; Social dance
Subject
Social Sciences, Psychology
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