Dance for Health and Well-being
Physical activity has been positively associated with psychological wellbeing in both children and adults, particularly constructs such as self-concept, self-esteem, and self-worth.
Previous research suggests the importance of these concepts, as a protective factor and a non-specific risk factor in physical and mental health. Therefore, the first phase of this project is to develop a dance physical activity intervention to improve mental health specifically self-esteem, self-worth, and quality of life in young females aged 13-19 years. The second phase of this study is to examine the feasibility of a dance physical activity intervention and assess recruitment and retention, intervention adherence, acceptability of the intervention, and feasibility of collecting outcomes to assess clinical effectiveness.
This project is led by Dr Annie Jeffries at the University of Newcastle.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.