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The effect of dance movement therapy on physical activity levels, mood, and emotional resilience among older adults in Indonesia

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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.

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Series Title

Jurnal Keperawatan Padjadjaran, Vol. 13 Issue 2 August 2025

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(05) 610.5 FAK j

Publisher

Sumedang : Fakultas Keperawatan UNPAD., 2025

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Hlm. 172-181

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

1410-4490

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(05) 610.5 FAK j

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Vol. 13 Issue 2 August 2025

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Physical activity
Healthy aging
indonesian older adults
dance movement therapy
emotional resilience
mood

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