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Argentine Tango Dance Compared To Mindfulness Meditation And A Waiting-list Control: A Randomised Trial For Treating Depression.
Rosa Pinniger, R. Brown, E. Thorsteinsson, P. Mckinley
Published 2012 · Medicine
OBJECTIVES
To determine whether tango dancing is as effective as mindfulness meditation in reducing symptoms of psychological stress, anxiety and depression, and in promoting well-being.
DESIGN
This study employed analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and multiple regression analysis.
PARTICIPANTS
Ninety-seven people with self-declared depression were randomised into tango dance or mindfulness meditation classes, or to control/waiting-list.
SETTING
classes were conducted in a venue suitable for both activities in the metropolitan area of Sydney, Australia.
INTERVENTIONS
Participants completed six-week programmes (1½h/week of tango or meditation). The outcome measures were assessed at pre-test and post-test.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; The Self Esteem Scale; Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale.
RESULTS
Sixty-six participants completed the program and were included in the statistical analysis. Depression levels were significantly reduced in the tango (effect size d=0.50, p=.010), and meditation groups (effect size d=0.54, p=.025), relative to waiting-list controls. Stress levels were significantly reduced only in the tango group (effect size d=0.45, p=.022). Attending tango classes was a significant predictor for the increased levels of mindfulness R(2)=.10, adjusted R(2)=.07, F (2,59)=3.42, p=.039.
CONCLUSION
Mindfulness-meditation and tango dance could be effective complementary adjuncts for the treatment of depression and/or inclusion in stress management programmes. Subsequent trials are called to explore the therapeutic mechanisms involved.
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