Efectos que genera el baile recreativo en adultos mayores de 60 a 70 años de edad, en relación a la depresión y baja autoestima. Revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

This research work is a literature review that aims to identify the benefits of recreational dance in older adults and its influence on self-esteem and depression. For the selection of articles, four digital databases were used, and studies in Spanish, English and Portuguese that had been carried out since 2005 on adults over 60 years of age were searched. A total of 11 scientific papers were selected on the basis of the established selection criteria. The results obtained in this literature review indicated that dance is a viable treatment option to improve self-esteem and reduce depression in older adults, and also has other benefits in improving the health of older adults. However, some studies showed little improvement in depressive symptoms, which may be associated with sample size. In conclusion, a controlled and systematized dance intervention that includes trained personnel with adequate dance training can positively influence older adults with depressive symptoms and low self-esteem, and can also contribute to physical improvements, so this type of activity is of great importance in the health of older adults.