The effect of dance movement therapy on physical activity levels, mood, and emotional resilience among older adults in Indonesia
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Title
The effect of dance movement therapy on physical activity levels, mood, and emotional resilience among older adults in Indonesia
Subject
dance movement therapy, emotional resilience, healthy aging,
mood, older adults, physical activity.
mood, older adults, physical activity.
Description
Background: Dance movement therapy (DMT) is a promising intervention
integrating physical activity with creative expression to enhance physical,
psychological, and social well-being. While evidence of DMT’s benefits
exists, studies in non-Western contexts, particularly Indonesia, are scarce.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of DMT on physical activity
levels, mood, and emotional resilience among older adults in Indonesia.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design
was conducted among 350 older adults (≥60 years) in Bandung, Indonesia.
Participants were allocated into intervention (n=175) and control groups
(n=175). The intervention group participated in 12 weeks of DMT inspired
by traditional Sundanese dance, conducted twice weekly for 60 minutes
per session. Outcomes, including physical activity levels (IPAQ-SF), mood
(PANAS), and emotional resilience (CD-RISC-10), were measured at
baseline and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests,
independent t-tests, and multivariate regression.
Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in
physical activity (mean MET-min/week: 1584 ± 420 vs. 1230 ± 356, p <
0.001), positive mood (mean PANAS score: 35.6 ± 8.4 vs. 28.3 ± 7.6, p <
0.001), and resilience (mean CD-RISC-10 score: 31.2 ± 7.3 vs. 24.8 ± 6.2,
p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Multivariate regression analysis
confirmed that the intervention was a significant predictor of outcome
changes, controlling for baseline characteristics.
Conclusion: DMT significantly enhanced physical activity, mood, and
emotional resilience in older adults. This culturally tailored intervention
demonstrates potential as a holistic strategy to promote healthy aging in
Indonesia. Future research should explore its scalability and long-term
impact.
integrating physical activity with creative expression to enhance physical,
psychological, and social well-being. While evidence of DMT’s benefits
exists, studies in non-Western contexts, particularly Indonesia, are scarce.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of DMT on physical activity
levels, mood, and emotional resilience among older adults in Indonesia.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test design
was conducted among 350 older adults (≥60 years) in Bandung, Indonesia.
Participants were allocated into intervention (n=175) and control groups
(n=175). The intervention group participated in 12 weeks of DMT inspired
by traditional Sundanese dance, conducted twice weekly for 60 minutes
per session. Outcomes, including physical activity levels (IPAQ-SF), mood
(PANAS), and emotional resilience (CD-RISC-10), were measured at
baseline and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests,
independent t-tests, and multivariate regression.
Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in
physical activity (mean MET-min/week: 1584 ± 420 vs. 1230 ± 356, p <
0.001), positive mood (mean PANAS score: 35.6 ± 8.4 vs. 28.3 ± 7.6, p <
0.001), and resilience (mean CD-RISC-10 score: 31.2 ± 7.3 vs. 24.8 ± 6.2,
p < 0.001) compared to the control group. Multivariate regression analysis
confirmed that the intervention was a significant predictor of outcome
changes, controlling for baseline characteristics.
Conclusion: DMT significantly enhanced physical activity, mood, and
emotional resilience in older adults. This culturally tailored intervention
demonstrates potential as a holistic strategy to promote healthy aging in
Indonesia. Future research should explore its scalability and long-term
impact.
Creator
Gilang Dwi Pratiwi1* , Vita Lucya1 , Linlin Lindayani2
Source
http://jkp.fkep.unpad.ac.id/index.
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Date
August 30, 2025
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
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Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Gilang Dwi Pratiwi1* , Vita Lucya1 , Linlin Lindayani2, “The effect of dance movement therapy on physical activity levels, mood, and emotional resilience among older adults in Indonesia,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 12, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10805.