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Health benefits of dancing activity among Korean middle-aged women

The purpose of this study was to understand the health benefits of line dancing activity in Korean middle-aged women. This study explored how Korean middle-aged women perceive health benefits through lived experiences of line dancing in their leisure time. Three themes emerged related to health bene...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kim, Min Jeong, Lee, Chul Won
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Co-Action Publishing 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4933786/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27389818
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/qhw.v11.31215
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Sumario:The purpose of this study was to understand the health benefits of line dancing activity in Korean middle-aged women. This study explored how Korean middle-aged women perceive health benefits through lived experiences of line dancing in their leisure time. Three themes emerged related to health benefits: (1) psychological benefit, (2) physical benefit, and (3) social benefit. This finding suggested that serious leisure experience aids health enhancements in the lives of Korean middle-aged women. This study also discusses the research implication that continuous participation in leisure activity is necessary for health improvement in Korean middle-aged women.