Comparative Study of the Effects of Tai Chi and Square Dance on Immune Function, Physical Health, and Life Satisfaction in Urban Empty-Nest Older Adults

Su, Zhongjun; Zhao, Jiexiu

doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.721758

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“…Another study compared the effects of Tai Chi exercise and square dancing on individual's waist-hip index changes [12]. Additionally, there is also evidence that square dance can promote better physical health, including appearance, body fat, physical activity, and the entire body [13], immune function, life satisfaction [14], and improve balance and cardiorespiratory function [15].…”

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Subjective Exercise Experience and Group Cohesion among Chinese Participating in Square Dance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Years of Participation and Gender

Zhou

Wang

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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(1) Background: This study aimed to explore the relationship between years of participation, subjective exercise experience, and group cohesion among gender-specific square dance practitioners. (2) Methods: The Subjective Exercise Experience Questionnaire (SEEQ) and Group Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) were used to evaluate Subjective Exercise Experience (SEE) and group cohesion (GC). An analysis was conducted on 130 Chinese (63 males and 67 females) using multiple group analysis within a structural equation model. (3) Results: (a) The positive aspects of Subjective Exercise Experience (SEE) and Positive Well-Being (PWB), had a strongly positive effect on GC in both groups. The negative aspects of SEE, Psychological Fatigue (PF), and Psychological Distress (PD), had negative effects on GC. (b) Only for the male group was there an indirect effect of participation years on the association between SEE and GC in the model (a × b = 0.062, 95% CI [0.001, 0.181]; standard error (SE) = 0.062, p = 0.048). (c) The significant differences between paths coefficients were noticed in the association of years of participation with SEE (t = −2.043) and GC (t = −1.962). (4) Conclusion: Based on these results, gender differences in terms of the partial mediating role of adherence in the relationship of SEE and GC were presented for future research, fitness popularization, and society.

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Subjective Exercise Experience and Group Cohesion among Chinese Participating in Square Dance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Years of Participation and Gender

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“…2016) Regarding immune function and physical health, the Tai Chi group exhibited significantly higher levels of Ig G, and NK cell cytotoxicity. Tai chi also significantly lower waist-to-hip ratio, systolic blood pressure, dyastolic blood pressure, and significantly higher vital capacity Su & Zhao (2021) The result of JBI score explained in the table 3. Table 3 shows the scores of all articles obtained after the JBI assessment.…”

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Tai Chi as a Simple Exercise to Increase Immunity and Psychological Well-being: Narrative Review

Fitria

Sumarni

Astuti

2023

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Background: COVID-19 is a virus that attacks the human respiratory system and is more at risk of attacking someone with a low immunity level. Apart from having a physical impact, COVID-19 also has a psychological impact. Those impacts need efforts to increase immunity and psychological wellbeing. The effort that we can make is through a sports program. The right kind of exercise is a moderate-intensity exercise that involves thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, such as yoga, meditation, and Tai Chi. Purpose: This article aims to analyze the effect of Tai Chi on increasing immunity and psychological well-being in the New Normal era. Methods: This article uses the narrative review method with the keyword "(People OR Adult OR Young Adult AND Tai Chi AND Immunity OR Psychological well being). The databases used were Cochrane, EBSCO, Pubmed, and Taylor & Francis. 9 articles were obtained, which were then re-selected based on predetermined criteria. Article selection is also carried out using JBI to ensure the articles' quality is appropriate. Results: A literature search resulted in 9 articles showing that Tai Chi has benefits for improving psychological well-being, immunity, and physical function. Conclusion: Tai Chi can improve immunity, physical functioning, and psychological wellbeing when it occurs regularly. This benefit helps overcome the impact and prevention of COVID-19. Tai Chi programs are relatively easy to do at home and do not need to spend money. Apply quickly and become an effective solution.

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“…Guangchangwu has benefits for older adult in improving cognitive function ( 42 ), memory ( 43 ), skeletal health ( 44 ), and life satisfaction ( 45 ). There are some limitations in this study.…”

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The association between leisure activity and mental health in the older adults in China: amazing Guangchangwu

Yu,

Chiu,

Guu

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveSince the mental health of older adult is an important topic in the aging society, the main purpose of this study is to understand the mental health status of the older adult in China under different conditions. More importantly, although people generally believe that leisure activities can improve mental health, the impact of these activities on older adult has not yet been fully discussed. Hence, this study further explores that what kind of leisure activity is associated with mental health of the older adult given different conditions.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire survey to explore the relationships of various leisure activities on mental health among older adults under different demographics. This study used the Geriatric Depression Scale short forms scale (GDS-15) to assess the mental health of older adults. Based on a sample of 2,006 participants, both two-sample t-test and ANOVA were adopted to analyze the characteristics of mental health among specific subsamples.ResultsOur findings indicated that older adults generally have higher mental health scores if they do not have chronic diseases, live with other family members, or reside in urban. First, three leisure activities including walking, Guangchangwu, and hiking have positive associations on mental health for older adults with chronic diseases. Second, the older adults living alone engaged in Guangchangwu or hiking significantly associated with their good mental health. Finally, only Guangchangwu has a significantly positive associated with the mental health of rural older adults.ConclusionsBased on our results, the government and healthcare planners can better allocate limited resources under different conditions to promote certain leisure activities, which are helpful to enhance the mental health of older adults. Guangchangwu is an activity that meets the characteristics of Chinese culture, so we further conclude that it is significantly associated with the good mental health of older adults in China.

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Comparative Study of the Effects of Tai Chi and Square Dance on Immune Function, Physical Health, and Life Satisfaction in Urban Empty-Nest Older Adults

Cited by 8 publications

References 43 publications

Subjective Exercise Experience and Group Cohesion among Chinese Participating in Square Dance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Years of Participation and Gender

Subjective Exercise Experience and Group Cohesion among Chinese Participating in Square Dance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Years of Participation and Gender

Tai Chi as a Simple Exercise to Increase Immunity and Psychological Well-being: Narrative Review

The association between leisure activity and mental health in the older adults in China: amazing Guangchangwu

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