Experiences of Participants in Intergenerational Dance Programmes: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Intergenerational dance programmes were found to offer a safe community that fostered meaningful relationships, dissolved age-related stereotypes, and encouraged participants to be more active. More effort is needed to ensure the voice of the younger populations are adequately represented in these studies.

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Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
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2026-04-06
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https://doi.org/10.1177/1089313x261427128
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Aging and Gerontology Research
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Experiences of Participants in Intergenerational Dance Programmes: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Sarah Dillon, Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain, Siobhán M. O’Reilly, Amanda M. Clifford
Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
Aging and Gerontology Research
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Experiences of Participants in Intergenerational Dance Programmes: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Sarah Dillon, Orfhlaith Ni Bhriain, Siobhán M. O’Reilly, Amanda M. Clifford
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Intergenerational dance programmes were found to offer a safe community that fostered meaningful relationships, dissolved age-related stereotypes, and encouraged participants to be more active. More effort is needed to ensure the voice of the younger populations are adequately represented in these studies.

Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
University of Limerick (IE)
Irish Research Council
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Aging and Gerontology Research
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