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Studies

Osgood et al. (1990): study US 1986

Publication

Author(s):
Osgood, N.J.; Orchowsky, S.; Smith Meyers, B.
Title:
The Impact of Creative Dance and Movement Training on the Life Satisfaction of Older Adults: An Exploratory Study
Source:
The Journal of Applied Gerontology, 1990, Vol. 9, 255-265

Investigation

Public
Elderly participants in dance therapy and controls, USA 1986
Survey name
Unnamed study
Sample
Non-probability self-selected
Respondents
N = 72
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Overall, how satisfied are you with your life today? Would you say you are
2  satisfied
1  not satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-v-2-a
Author's label:
Life satisfaction
Page in publication:
261

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Dance therapy Dance therapy