Empowerment in Motion: Analyzing the Experience of Women Hip-Hop Dance Crew

Sample size: 16 publication

Author Information

Author(s): Lee Kyung Eun, Min Hae Youn, Heo Jinmoo

Primary Institution: Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

This study aimed to explore the experiences of participation in the women’s dance crew based on the innovation theory.

Middle and old-aged women enhance their well-being and explore new aspects of themselves through hip-hop dance.

Participants began their activities for various reasons but continued due to intrinsic motivation.
Both self-preservation and self-reinvention innovations were discovered among participants.
Dance activities enhanced psychological, physical, and social well-being.

Older women can have fun and feel good by dancing hip-hop, which helps them stay active and happy.

In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 middle and old-aged women.

Participants were middle and old-aged women.

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