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Smith, Tracy Edward.

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Salsa dancing as an intervention increasing the self-efficacy levels of nonregular exercisers.

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正題名/作者:	Salsa dancing as an intervention increasing the self-efficacy levels of nonregular exercisers./
作者:	Smith, Tracy Edward.
面頁冊數:	85 p.
附註:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-05(E), Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International75-05B(E).
標題:	Psychology, Social. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3607864
ISBN:	9781303655951

Salsa dancing as an intervention increasing the self-efficacy levels of nonregular exercisers.
Smith, Tracy Edward.

Salsa dancing as an intervention increasing the self-efficacy levels of nonregular exercisers. - 85 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-05(E), Section: B.

Thesis (Psy.D.)--Capella University, 2014.

It has been well established that consistent exercise can combat the decline of muscular strength and endurance associated with aging, as well as facilitate the reduction of symptoms in illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, osteoporosis, dementia, and depression (Dubbert, 2002). The U.S. Center for Disease Control reported that approximately 60% of Americans over 18 years of age do not participate in adequate physical activity to maintain long-term health, and over 25% of U.S. adults engage in no physical activity (USDHHS, 1996a; 2003a). Self-efficacy is one of the most widely recognized variables in the establishment of exercise consistency (Cardinal & Cardinal, 2004). During the 1990s, over 27 studies examined social cognitive theory, self-efficacy, and exercise behavior. All of the studies established a statistically significant relationship between self-efficacy and exercise behavior (Keller, Fleury, Gregor-Holt, & Thompson, 1999). However, a gap continues in related research focused on dance--specifically, salsa dancing--to effectuate self-efficacy and consistent exercise behavior. This study focused on this relatively fast-moving, high-intensity form of dance, which originated within the Latin culture and has been found to be more enjoyable than typical forms of exercise (Pietrobruno, 2006). The dance environment can also provide a vehicle for socialization and, subsequently, a source of motivation not typically found in traditional exercise environments (Monti, 2007). This study applied a quantitative, experimental research design--specifically, a repeated-measures ANOVA--to draw inference as to whether the independent variable (i.e., participation in salsa dance lessons) had an impact on the dependent variable (i.e., general self-efficacy scores). The sample size of this study consisted of 57 nonregular exercisers between 18 and 45 years of age who were recruited from local colleges and universities within the southern region of the United States. The data collected indicated a statistically significant increase in scores on the General Self-Efficacy Scale and, as such, increased self-efficacy levels from the pretest to the posttest for the subjects who participated in the salsa lessons administered in this research. Consequently, salsa dance lessons did result in improved levels of self-efficacy among nonregular exercisers.

ISBN: 9781303655951Subjects--Topical Terms:

529430
Psychology, Social.

Salsa dancing as an intervention increasing the self-efficacy levels of nonregular exercisers.
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