Anxiety, Depression, Enjoyment, Loneliness, Stress, Well-Being
Conditions
Keywords
Latin Dance, Primary School Children, School-Based Intervention, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Enjoyment, Psychological Health, Mental Health, Well-Being, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Jive
Brief summary
This study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week Latin dance intervention on loneliness, anxiety, depression, perceived stress, physical activity enjoyment, and well-being among primary school children in Gansu, China. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a Latin dance intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in two supervised Latin dance sessions per week, including Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive, while the control group will participate in regular physical education activities. The outcomes will be assessed before and after the 12-week intervention using validated questionnaires. The findings may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of school-based Latin dance as a strategy for promoting children's psychological health and well-being.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALLatin Dance Program
A 12-week supervised Latin dance program delivered twice per week. The program includes Rumba during Weeks 1-4, Cha-cha during Weeks 5-8, and Jive during Weeks 9-12. Each session consists of a warm-up, main dance training, and cool-down.
BEHAVIORALRegular Physical Education Program
A 12-week regular physical education program delivered twice per week, including walking, jogging, coordination exercises, agility training, relay games, and basic ball skills. The program does not include Latin dance training.
Sponsors
Xu Shuishui
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the Latin dance intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will participate in a 12-week Latin dance program, while the control group will participate in regular physical education activities. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Primary school children aged 6-12 years. * Currently enrolled in a participating primary school in Gansu, China. * Able to participate safely in school-based physical activities and Latin dance sessions. * Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires. * Willing to participate in the 12-week intervention and study assessments. * Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian. * Assent provided by the child.
Exclusion criteria
： * A medical condition, physical disability, or musculoskeletal injury that would make participation in physical activity or Latin dance unsafe. * A health condition for which a physician or school health professional advises against participation in moderate-intensity physical activity. * Current participation in regular Latin dance training or another structured dance intervention. * Participation in another psychological or physical activity intervention that may affect the study outcomes. * Inability to participate regularly in the intervention sessions or complete the study assessments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Loneliness | Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention | Loneliness will be assessed using the Chinese version of the Children's Loneliness Scale. The change in loneliness score from baseline to immediately after the 12-week intervention will be evaluated. Higher scores indicate greater loneliness. |
| Change in Anxiety Symptoms | Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention | Anxiety symptoms will be assessed using the anxiety subscale of the Chinese Simplified version of the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale-25 Youth (RCADS-25 Youth). Higher scores indicate more severe anxiety symptoms. |
| Change in Depressive Symptoms | Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention | Depressive symptoms will be assessed using the depression subscale of the Chinese Simplified version of the RCADS-25 Youth. Higher scores indicate more severe depressive symptoms. |
| Change in Perceived Stress | Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention | Perceived stress will be assessed using the Chinese version of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Higher scores indicate greater perceived stress. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Physical Activity Enjoyment | Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention | Physical activity enjoyment will be assessed using the Chinese short version of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES-8). Higher scores indicate greater enjoyment of physical activity. |
| Change in Psychological Well-Being | Baseline and immediately after the 12-week intervention | Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Chinese version of the World Health Organization Five-Item Well-Being Index (WHO-5). Higher scores indicate better well-being. |
Countries
China
Contacts
CONTACTShuishui Xu, PhD Student
Outcome results
None listed