So you think you can dance? Development and validation of the Dance Self-Efficacy Scale for older adults (DanSES-60+) for research and practice
The DanSES-60+ addresses a critical measurement gap in dance and aging research, providing the first psychometrically robust tool for assessing dance self-efficacy in older adults. The scale enables participant screening and stratification, program evaluation, progress monitoring, and investigation of psychological mechanisms underlying dance program effectiveness. Established scale cutoffs and confidence indicators enhance practical utility for applications in dance for health research and practice.
Authors
- Rhiannon White (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5118-6226)
- Dafna Merom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6459-8628)
- Martha Waugh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4213-3293)
- Celia B. Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5261-4205)
Institutions
- Translational Research Institute (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1712057
- Primary Topic
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00