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Michelle Cleary1, Danielle Le Lagadec2, Sancia West1
1School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, CQUniversity, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|March 3, 2025
Summary
Line dancing offers significant health benefits, improving physical fitness, mental well-being, social connections, and cognitive functions. This activity is an effective intervention for overall health across diverse age groups.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Kinesiology
Background:
- Line dancing is increasingly recognized for its potential health benefits beyond social engagement.
- A comprehensive review is needed to map its impact on physical, mental, social, and cognitive well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of primary research on the health effects of line dancing.
- To examine impacts on physical health, mental health, social participation, and cognitive function.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.
- 16 articles from 15 studies were included in this scoping review.
Main Results:
- Line dancing improves physical health markers including balance, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness.
- Positive effects were observed on mental health, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Socially, it enhances community engagement and cognitive functions like memory and executive functions.
Conclusions:
- Line dancing is a beneficial health intervention with wide-ranging positive effects.
- Evidence supports its efficacy for improving physical, mental, social, and cognitive health in various populations.
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