The mechanism of square dancing on subjective well-being among middle-aged and older women in China: mediating role of social connectedness and moderating role of exercise self-efficacy

Middle-aged and older women who participate in square dancing not only directly enhance their subjective well-being but also indirectly improve it by strengthening their sense of social connectedness. Furthermore, individuals with higher levels of exercise self-efficacy experience more pronounced gains in social connectedness and subjective well-being through square dancing activities.