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Physical and psychological effects of belly dancing: A multiple case study.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Physical and psychological effects of belly dancing: A multiple case study./
Author:	Paul, Bonnie.
Description:	257 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-02, Section: B, page: 1354.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International68-02B.
Subject:	Dance. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3251927

Physical and psychological effects of belly dancing: A multiple case study.
Paul, Bonnie.

Physical and psychological effects of belly dancing: A multiple case study. - 257 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-02, Section: B, page: 1354.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, 2007.

Belly dance is the common name of a Middle Eastern dance form that has been gaining popularity in the United States and around the world. Historically, belly dancing was a form of entertainment and celebration, along with preparation for childbirth. In modern times, belly dance has been reported to enhance physical fitness and also offer psychological benefits such as increased self-esteem, improved body concept, and enhanced creative expression. These reports appear to be anecdotal. The research question for this study was, "Among women who describe changes after taking belly dance classes, what physical and psychological changes do they report experiencing?"Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Physical and psychological effects of belly dancing: A multiple case study.
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520 $a Belly dance is the common name of a Middle Eastern dance form that has been gaining popularity in the United States and around the world. Historically, belly dancing was a form of entertainment and celebration, along with preparation for childbirth. In modern times, belly dance has been reported to enhance physical fitness and also offer psychological benefits such as increased self-esteem, improved body concept, and enhanced creative expression. These reports appear to be anecdotal. The research question for this study was, "Among women who describe changes after taking belly dance classes, what physical and psychological changes do they report experiencing?"
520 $a The design was an exploratory multiple case study. Six participants were chosen from Southern California and the Hawaiian Islands. The participants were women ranging in age from 17 to 70, representing a variety of professions. The participants had spent between 1.25 and 9 years participating in weekly belly dance classes and performing on an amateur basis. Each case consisted of a female participant, a person of significant relationship (SR), and one of the student's primary teachers. Three main data sources for each case provided data triangulation: 2 interviews with each participant, 1 interview with the SR, and the researcher's observations. Additionally, a brief phone interview with the participant's main teacher provided background on the teacher's philosophy.
520 $a Data consisted of transcribed, audio-taped interviews with the participants and SRs, and the researcher's written notes. Data analysis focused on content analysis and identification of major themes for each participant and across cases. Major themes were chosen based on commonly reported themes or those that had the greatest impact on participants' lives. The 15 major themes were: acceptance of self and others, improved body image, costuming enjoyment, enhanced creativity, support through group connection, expanded relationships, improved self-confidence, sexual stereotyping, importance of teacher's influence, stress reduction/fun, comfort with femininity, enhanced fitness, expanded personal growth, value of culture/history, and enhanced spirituality.
520 $a Because this field of dance expression is increasing in popularity, exploring its potential value offers insight for those who may choose to participate in belly dance for reasons beyond entertainment and fitness.
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