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Subjective wellbeing among young dancers with disabilities

  • Jen Aujla
    ,
  • Sarah Needham-Beck
  • University of Chichester
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Abstract

Little is known about the subjective wellbeing (SWB) of young dancers with disabilities and whether it changes over time. The aim of this study was to assess the SWB of young dancers with disabilities enrolled on an extracurricular inclusive talent development programme in the UK at two time points. Twenty-two young dancers completed the Personal Wellbeing Index for people with intellectual disability at the beginning of the academic year. Thirteen dancers completed the questionnaire a second time towards the end of the academic year. Scores were compared with normative values, and a Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was conducted to assess change over time. The participants reported high levels of SWB at both time points in comparison with normative values. There was no significant change in wellbeing scores over time. The study contributes to a growing body of literature suggesting that people with disabilities have high levels of SWB. Although causality cannot be assumed, inclusive dance programmes may contribute to SWB and allow young people with disabilities to overcome the barriers associated with physical activity.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 563-570

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education (Volume 67, Issue 5)

Publication milestones

  • Accepted/In press - 11/05/2019
  • Published - 11/05/2019

Publication status

Published - 11/05/2019

ISSN

1034-912X

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/623633
  • Scopus: 85065698346

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