Analysis of Quality of Life among Middle Aged and Elderly Women Participating in Health Dance Exercise

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze QOL among middle aged and elderly women participating in health dance exercise. This study used a cross-sectional survey design. The data collected from 192 women during August to September in 2013 using a questionnaire. Collected data were analyzed using frequency, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Correlation and multiple regression with the SPSS 21.0. Mean scores for BMI, body image, self-esteem, psychological happiness, leisure satisfaction and QOL were 22.1, 3.02 (5-point scale), 2.80 (4-point scale), 3.39 (5-point scale), 3.75 (5-point scale), and 3.47 (5-point scale) respectively. Self-esteem, health status, marital status and psychological happiness accounted for 53.4% of the variance in quality of life among those participating in health dance exercise. To promote the QOL of women participating in health dance exercise, self-esteem, health status, marital status and psychological happiness should be considered as important factors.