Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance on interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThis 12-week non-randomized clinical trial involved 34 participants (74.6 ± 6.6 years), divided into two groups. The expe...
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| description | ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance on interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThis 12-week non-randomized clinical trial involved 34 participants (74.6 ± 6.6 years), divided into two groups. The experimental group (EG) engaged in a psychomotor intervention (3×/week; 60 min/session), while the control group (CG) continued their usual daily activities. Interoceptive awareness was assessed using the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness at baseline and post-intervention.ResultsWithin-group comparison showed significant improvements in the EG for the scales of Noticing, Not-Worrying, Attention Regulation, Emotional Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Trusting, (p < 0.05). Post-intervention comparison between groups revealed significant differences in all aforementioned scales (p < 0.05), except for Not-Worrying. Overall, the CG maintained or decreased their results. The improvements observed in the EG were clinically relevant, with effect sizes ranging from medium to large.ConclusionOur study results highlight the potential of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance for enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults, contributing to better emotional regulation and overall well-being. This effective intervention can be a valuable strategy for promoting healthy aging. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a9bfec0a090349a996c3bf40d15b607b2025-08-20T04:02:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-08-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.15153931515393Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative danceHugo Rosado0Hugo Rosado1Patrícia Motta2Ana Cruz-Ferreira3Ana Cruz-Ferreira4Catarina Pereira5Catarina Pereira6Departamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, PortugalObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance on interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThis 12-week non-randomized clinical trial involved 34 participants (74.6 ± 6.6 years), divided into two groups. The experimental group (EG) engaged in a psychomotor intervention (3×/week; 60 min/session), while the control group (CG) continued their usual daily activities. Interoceptive awareness was assessed using the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness at baseline and post-intervention.ResultsWithin-group comparison showed significant improvements in the EG for the scales of Noticing, Not-Worrying, Attention Regulation, Emotional Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Trusting, (p < 0.05). Post-intervention comparison between groups revealed significant differences in all aforementioned scales (p < 0.05), except for Not-Worrying. Overall, the CG maintained or decreased their results. The improvements observed in the EG were clinically relevant, with effect sizes ranging from medium to large.ConclusionOur study results highlight the potential of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance for enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults, contributing to better emotional regulation and overall well-being. This effective intervention can be a valuable strategy for promoting healthy aging.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1515393/fullagingbody awarenessemotional regulationinteroceptionmusic |
| spellingShingle | Hugo Rosado Hugo Rosado Patrícia Motta Ana Cruz-Ferreira Ana Cruz-Ferreira Catarina Pereira Catarina Pereira Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance Frontiers in Psychology aging body awareness emotional regulation interoception music |
| title | Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance |
| title_full | Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance |
| title_short | Enhancing interoceptive awareness in community-dwelling older adults: effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance |
| title_sort | enhancing interoceptive awareness in community dwelling older adults effects of a psychomotor intervention mediated by creative dance |
| topic | aging body awareness emotional regulation interoception music |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1515393/full |
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