The eight dimensions identified cover possible motives for social recreational dancing, and the DMI proved to be a suitable measurement tool to assess these motives. Dancing intensity was predicted by three motivational factors: Mood Enhancement, Socialising, and Escapism. ![]() ![]() Mood Enhancement was the strongest motivational factor for both males and females, although motives differed according to gender. Eight motivational factors were identified via exploratory factor analysis and comprise a new Dance Motivation Inventory: Fitness, Mood Enhancement, Intimacy, Socialising, Trance, Mastery, Self-confidence and Escapism. The sample comprised 447 salsa and/or ballroom dancers (68% female mean age 32.8 years) who completed an online survey. The aim of the current study was to explore the motivational basis of recreational social dancing and develop a new psychometric instrument to assess dancing motivation. Dancing is a popular form of physical exercise and studies have show that dancing can decrease anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve psychological wellbeing.
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