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.
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