Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2021.19.2.471

Motivation and Meaning of the Elderly Women's Line Dance Experience  

Kim, Young-Mee (Department of Leisure Sports, Seowon University)
Oh, Jin-Sook (Chungbuk Dance Association)
Publication Information
Journal of Digital Convergence / v.19, no.2, 2021 , pp. 471-479 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to find out what meanings would be brought to the old females' lives, who took part in the line dance as programs for senior's health. 6 the old females were selected. Research materials were gathered from in-depth interviews and observations by researcher. As a result of content analysis, the following conclusions were drawn. First, elderly's motives for participation in line dance were found to be solicitation of the surroundings, recovery and maintenance of health, and participation in pursuit of happiness. Second, the elderly's line dance experience was changed the perception of dance. Third, line dance improved interest and confidence in the body and appearance. Fourth, the line dance experience provides a space for making new friends. Fifth, the line dance experience improved a sense of accomplishment and immersion through dance. Sixth, the support and praise of the family increased self-esteem and improved overall life satisfaction and happiness.
Keywords
Line dance; Motivation; Meaning; The elderly; Women; Self-esteem; Happiness;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 1  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 E. S. Ji. (2009). Human Resource Management Glossary. Korean Academic Information. February 28. https://100.daum.net/encyclopedia/view/49XXX9202681
2 Statistics Korea (2019). 2019 Senior Citizen Statistics. Statistics Korea. p3. https://blog.naver.com/ljyoon1/221667993469
3 J. W. Kim. (201. 03. 256). National Health Insurance Corporation launches a health baekse exercise class for 10,000 elderly people. Financial News. https://www.fnnews.com/news/201303251613334386?t=y
4 S. H. Jo. (2012). Effects of Body Image on Enjoyment Factor, Leisure Satisfaction and Self Actualization in Participants of Silver Line Dance. Doctoral Dissertation. Mokpo University. http://www.riss.kr/link?id=T12708786
5 J. W. Wook. (2020). Relationship among Perceived Multidimensional Support and Loneliness on Happiness in Elderly Women Participants of Line Dance Program. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 59(2), 33-44. https://doi.org/10.23949/kjpe.2020.3.59.2.33   DOI
6 Y. S. Song. (2011). Effect of Passion of Middle-aged and Elderly Women for Line Dance on Exercise Willing and Psychological Happiness. Master Dissertation. Yonsei University. http://www.riss.kr/link?id=T12943829
7 J. J. Choi, J. H. Park, & Y. J. Yoon. (2007). The Influence of Social Dancing Programs on the Satisfactory Leisure and Lives of the Old Woman. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 46(2), 317-325.
8 J. S. Oh. (2010). The Relationship among Dance for Participation of Women, Flow Experience and Dance Adherence. Official Journal of Korean Society of Dance Science. 22, 1-16.
9 S. J. Lee, B. W. Ahn, M. S. Kim & I. S. Yeo. (2010). The Influence of Participant Motivation & Leisure Flow on Life-satisfaction among Line-dance Married Women. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 49(2). 319-329. http://search.koreanstudies.net/thesis/thesis-view.asp?key=3710644
10 K. H. Jung. (1997). 'Quality of Life' for Elderly Women-Current Status and Policy Tasks. Health and Welfare Policy Forum, 13, 43-52.
11 Y. S. Choi. (2013). Influence of the Silver Line Dance Applied to the elderly on the Balance during Walking. Journal of the Korea Contents Association, 13(3), 109-118. http://www.riss.kr.virtual.seowon.ac.kr/link?id=A99595689   DOI
12 D. Keith, S. H. Henderson & K. Ailsa. (2002). Well-being in Australia: Findings from the National Survey of Mental Health and Well-being. Social Psychology and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 37(11), 503-509. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-002-0590-3.   DOI
13 H. A. Rim. (2018). Alternation and Understanding of Participation Motive for the Serious Leisure Activity (Line Dance) of the Middle Aged Women : Based on Ground Theory. Journal of Tourism and Leisure Research 30(8), 399-417. https://doi.org/10.31336/JTLR.2018.08.30.8.399   DOI
14 Y. W. Joo. (1999). Qualitative Research: Methods and Cases. Seoul: Education Science History.
15 N. K. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln. (1994). Handbook of Qualitative Research. Sage Publications, Inc.
16 J. Y. Bark, H. J. Min & N. J. Kim. (2008). Effects of 26 Weeks Senior Body Rhythm Exercise Program of Physical Fitness and Serum Lipid and Bone Mineral Density in Post-Menopausal Elderly Women. Journal of the Korean Society of Dance, 57(57). 85-100. UCI: G704-000824.2008.57.57.004
17 C. M. Young, B. K. Weeks & B. R. Beck. (2007). Simple, Novel Physical Activity Maintains Proximal Femur Bone Mineral Density, and Improves Muscle Strength and Balance in Sedentary, Postmenopausal Caucasian Women. Osteoporosis International. 18(10), 1379-1387. DOI: 10.1007/s00198-007-0400-6   DOI
18 J. S. Ma. (2008). Line Dance -Life and Health Dance for Health, Happiness and Leisure-. Sports Science News, 105, 63-68. UCI(KEPA):I410-ECN-0102-2009-400-020270220
19 T. S. Gavin & A. M. Myers. (2003). Characteristics, Enrollment, Attendance, and Dropout Patterns of Older Adults in Beginning Tai-chi and Line-dancing Programs. Journal of Aging & Physical Activity, 11(1), 1-16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.11.1.123   DOI
20 K. B. Suh, C. W. Lee & N. H. Cho. (2012). A Qualitative Study of Specialization Experiences of Line Dance for Married Women Participants. Korean Journal of Sports Science 21(3), 45-55. UCI(KEPA):I410-ECN-0101-2013-692-003578755
21 I. J. Lee & H. J. Shin. (2001). An Outward Appearance of Clothing Study about Effect of Person Perception. Journal of Human Environment and Art, 24, 203-220. http://www.riss.kr.virtual.seowon.ac.kr/link?id=A3004492
22 Y. H. Park, M. J. Park & S. B. Jeon. (2013). A Study of Effects of Elderly Women's Interest in Appearance on Life Satisfaction and Depression. Korean Journal of Aesthetics and Cosmetics Society, 11, 383-391. http://www.riss.kr.virtual.seowon.ac.kr/link?id=A103776811
23 H. M. Kang. (2020). The Meaning of the Body and Sports Participant by Aging of Elderly Women's. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 59(5), 193-205. https://doi.org/10.23949/kjpe.2020.9.59.5.14   DOI
24 J. A. Winterich. (2007). Aging, Femininity, and the Body: What Appearance Changes Mean to Women with Age. Gender Issues, 24(3), 51-69. DOI: 10.1007/s12147-007-9045-1   DOI
25 G. W. Kim, E. J. Song & S. W. Lim. (2006). The Characteristics and Functions of the Sub-culture of the Senior Citzen Gateball Club Sports. The Korean Journal of Physical Education, 45(3), 303-313. http://www.riss.kr.virtual.seowon.ac.kr/link?id=A106551912
26 S. Coopersmith. (1967). The Antecedents of Self-esteem. San francisco: W. H. Freeman, p.5.
27 F. Heinzemann & R. W. Bagley. (1970). Response to Physical Activity Programs and Their Effects on Health Behavior. Public Health Report. 85(10), 905-912. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2031775/   DOI
28 M. Csikszentmihalyi. (1997). The Joy of Immersion. Heejae Lee(translation). Seoul: Haenam.