Latin Dance and Psychological Health in Primary School Children
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Conditions studied: Loneliness, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Well-Being, Enjoyment
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07755995
- Run by
- Xu Shuishui
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2026-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2026-11-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-08-10
Who can join
Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 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.
- Willing to participate in the 12-week intervention and study assessments.
- Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
- Assent provided by the child.
- Exclusion Criteria：
- 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.
- Inability to participate regularly in the intervention sessions or complete the study assessments.
Where it is running
- Wuquan Primary School, Chengguan District, Lanzhou — Gansu, Lanzhou, China
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