Effects of pole dance on mental wellbeing and the sexual self-concept-a pilot randomized-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies on beneficial effects of dance have primarily focused on traditional and expressionistic dance forms, neglecting newer dance styles like pole dance, which employ distinct techniques. The present pilot randomized controlled trial examined psychological and psychosexual effects of pole dancing.

Methods

Fifty women were randomized to an eight-weeks pole dancing program or waitlist. The primary outcome was global mental wellbeing. Secondary outcomes included several dimensions of the sexual self-concept, as well as body appreciation and global self-esteem.

Results

Compared to waitlist, the pole dance group showed an increase in mental wellbeing and improvements in sexual self-efficacy, sexual anxiety, sexual self-esteem, and body appreciation.

SUBMITTER: Pfeiffer JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10503020 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature