Abstract
The aim of this paper addresses the problem of the quality of life of elderly people by presenting the energy of Latinos that arouses optimism in European citizens and provides them with joy through Latin dances on a regular basis. The research covered 163 people in the old, so-called third, age, from the European countries with the highest aging rate, namely: Italy, Germany, Greece and Poland. Results shows that physical activity in the form of Latin American dances has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the body. Not only does it allow for maintaining physical fitness and inhibiting the development of many ailments and diseases, but also stimulates the brain to constant activity, which results in improvement of the ability to make associations, concentration and, above all, memory. It is also a way to fill the gap that arises as a consequence of the completion of certain life stages. Through making new social contacts, it is possible to forget about loneliness, stagnation and the monotony of everyday life. However, above all, Latin dance is a source of satisfaction, joy and happiness, i.e., determinants of the quality of life.
Highlights
The objective of this paper is to determine the correlation between Latin dance classes and quality of life in the elderly populations of Europe.The official reports of the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm that the life expectancy of a Caucasian is as long as 79 years, while in the case of the representative of the Latino community it amounts to 82 years
The research problem is represented by the following question: “What is the relationship between participation in South American dance lessons and a change in the quality of life of European senior citizens?” This is a problem of dependence, as it indicates the relationship between two variables: participation in dance classes and quality of life
Dance is a perfect escape from a grey reality thanks to which social contacts, much needed by older people who often struggle with loneliness, are made
Summary
The objective of this paper is to determine the correlation between Latin dance classes and quality of life in the elderly populations of Europe. The official reports of the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm that the life expectancy of a Caucasian is as long as 79 years, while in the case of the representative of the Latino community it amounts to 82 years. The average life expectancy of a female of Latino descent is 2.4 years younger than in the case of a woman from any other ethnic group. Due to the progress of civilization and the improvement of living standard, life expectancy has risen, causing the aging population to be the most important factor in the demographic transformation of the 21st century [2]
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