ArticleJournal of dance medicine & science : official publication of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science2023
Descriptive Analysis of Mental and Physical Wellness in Collegiate Dancers.
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- Psychological interventions for dancers' mental health: a systematic review.BMC psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Exploring the factors associated with professional and non-professional dancer well-being: a comprehensive systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Interplay between sex, age, BMI, health-related quality of life, and coping strategies in amateur and professional athletes.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Sleeping Beauty? A Prospective Study on the Prevalence of Sleep Problems and Their Potential Determinants in Professional Dancers.Sports medicine - open · 2024Article
- A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of the prevalence of self-reported disordered eating and associated factors among athletes worldwide.Journal of eating disorders · 2024Article
- Behind the Curtain: Prevalence of Symptoms of Depression, Generalised Anxiety and Eating Disorders in 147 Professional Dancers from Six Opera Houses or State Theatres.Sports medicine - open · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionUnderstanding the physical and mental health of collegiate dancers is important for developing appropriate screening protocols and treatment interventions. This study aims to provide descriptive data on the overall health, injury burden, and well-being of a group of collegiate dancers, including the interactions between injury, nutrition, and mental health, to provide insight for wellness screening and interventions in collegiate dance programs.
methodsMembers of the School of Dance at the University of Utah were sent an electronic general health survey. The survey included questions regarding medical history, family history, injuries, diet, sleep quality, symptoms of depression and anxiety, and history of eating disorders.
resultsOf the 231 dancers who received the survey, 198 responded (response rate = 85.7%). Fifty 2% of respondents had an active injury. Symptoms of depression and anxiety were common (35.4%), and 37.4% of the dancers were interested in receiving mental health support. Symptoms of depression and anxiety had a significant association with both a history of injury and active injuries (
conclusionsThis study highlights the important interplay between mental health, sleep, nutrition, and injury. These results show that in a group of collegiate dancers, active injuries and mental health concerns are common, and that there are statistically significant associations between injury, nutrition, and mental health. These data provide insight into factors that affect dancer wellness and help inform future screening and intervention protocols for dance programs.
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