Square Dance on the Quality of Life and Sleep of Women
https://doi.org/10.70228/YJHER2024006
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ABSTRACT
This study investigated the sleep quality and quality of life of middle-aged and older women, particularly those who participated in square dancing and those who did not participate in square dancing, to understand the correlation between square dancing and sleep and quality of life. There were 122 middle-aged and older women who completed the questionnaires, including 61 women who participated in square dancing and 61 women who did not participate in square dancing. This study adopted the General Information Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Scale (PSQI), and the SF-36 scale. Results showed that the total PSQI score of middle-aged and older female square dance participants was significantly lower than that of non-square dance participants, indicating that the sleep quality of square dance participants was better than that of non-square dance participants, suggesting that square dance exercises can promote the sleep quality of middle-aged and older women. At the same time, the scores of SF-36 life quality of middle-aged and older women in the square dance group were higher than those of the non-square dance group. The finding showed that square dance exercise can improve their quality of life. In addition, the results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that square dance exercise is related to the sleep quality and life quality of middle-aged and older women, indicating that square dance exercise can improve the sleep quality and life quality of middle-aged and elderly women and is a recommended form of exercise for their health.
Keywords: women, square dance, quality of life, sleep quality
Volume 11 Issue 2, 2023 EDITION
Published 2023
Editor's Note
Dear Readers, We are pleased to present the Volume 11, Issue 2 (2023) of the Journal of Higher Education Research. This issue brings together a diverse collection of studies that address significant topics in education, healthcare, and well-being, showcasing research that is both relevant and impactful. This issue includes studies that highlight the importance of psychosocial factors in learning and practice. Cao and Espinosa examine how parenting styles influence study engagement among vocational nursing students, with self-compassion potentially mediating this relationship. Meanwhile, Yanling and Garcia shed light on the factors contributing to death anxiety among ICU nurses, emphasizing the need for tailored mental health interventions to strengthen the self-efficacy of ICU nurses. Similarly, Xing and Lachica highlight the growing demand for death education, pointing on the necessity of preparing nursing students for end-of-life care. From the perspective of patient care, Wang and Dolendo investigate how the fear of movement, or kinesiophobia, physical exercise and self-efficacy affect patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, showcasing its impact on the quality of life of the patients. Chen and Cadena evaluate the effectiveness of a modified simulation tool to improve the skills of anesthesia nurses, emphasizing the value of hands-on training in healthcare. Mental health is another key theme in this issue. Li and Diva share the lived experiences of patients using nonpharmacological approaches to manage anxiety and depression related to chronic gastritis. This study proposes a model to assist the patients in developing appropriate behavioral adaptations and self-management skills and assess the effectiveness of strategies. Yang and Chua identify predictors of blood pressure in hypertensive patients, contributing to better hypertension management program. Lastly, two studies explore ways to enhance quality of life. Shen and Garcia investigate how square dancing improves sleep and well-being among middle-aged and older women, highlighting the importance of community-based physical activities. Song and Lachica report findings on the role of meaning in life and coping styles in supporting breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. We are deeply grateful to our authors for their valuable contributions and to our reviewers for their time and expertise in refining this issue. A special thanks to the staff and Dr. Lota Largavista, Director of the Publication and Engagement Office, for their unwavering support in producing this volume. We hope you find this issue thought-provoking and useful in your professional practice and academic endeavors. Sincerely, JOVAL N. MARTINEZ Editor-in-Chief