Lewis

Question 1

What was the aim of lewis study?

Answer 1

To examine the moderating effect of dance on mood in the elderly and more specifically Parkinson’s disease

Question 2

What was lewis sample?

Answer 2

37 participants
22 participants with Parkinson’s disease
Mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease
15 were matched on age

Question 3

How did lewis carry out this study?

Answer 3

p’s attended a weekly dance class session run by qualified dance instructors
Dance class 50 minutes long
Diff type of dancing: bollywood, tango
Ninth week: asked to complete BRUMS to see how they felt before, during and after the dance class (short condition)

Question 3

How were participants recruited in lewis’ sample?

Answer 3

local advertisement and through contact with local PD support groups

Question 4

What is the 2 IV for lewis’ sample?

Answer 4

1.Wether p’s suffered with PD or no PD
2.Time cycle: 9 or 12 weeks long

Question 5

What are the findings from lewis’ study?

Answer 5

After 10 weeks, TMD ratings were sig lower for all groups
After one dance class all p’s reported an increase in mood