Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorXu Shuishui
About this trial
This study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week Latin dance intervention on loneliness, anxiety, depression, perceived stress, physical activity enjoyment, and well-being among primary school children in Gansu, China. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a Latin dance intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in two supervised Latin dance sessions per week, including Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive, while the control group will participate in regular physical education activities. The outcomes will be assessed before and after the 12-week intervention using validated questionnaires. The findings may provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of school-based Latin dance as a strategy for promoting children's psychological health and well-being.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Primary school children aged 6-12 years.
Currently enrolled in a participating primary school in Gansu, China.
Able to participate safely in school-based physical activities and Latin dance sessions.
Able to understand and complete the study questionnaires.
Disqualifiers
A medical condition, physical disability, or musculoskeletal injury that would make participation in physical activity or Latin dance unsafe.
A health condition for which a physician or school health professional advises against participation in moderate-intensity physical activity.
Current participation in regular Latin dance training or another structured dance intervention.
Participation in another psychological or physical activity intervention that may affect the study outcomes.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Latin Dance Program
- Regular Physical Education Program
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Xu Shuishui
Lead sponsor
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov