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Investigation of Psychosocial Effects of Dance/Movement Therapy in Children With Specific Learning Disorders
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial examined whether dance/movement therapy (DMT) can improve emotional and social well-being in children with specific learning disorder (SLD). Children aged 8-12 years with SLD who were receiving special education services in Muğla, Türkiye, were randomly assigned to either an 8-week group DMT program in addition to their usual special education services or to usual special education services alone. Anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and social skills were assessed before the intervention, after the intervention, and at a 6-month follow-up.
Official title: Investigation of Psychosocial Effects of Dance/Movement Therapy in Children With Specific Learning Disorders: a Randomized Controlled Study With 6 Months Follow-up
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2024-06-15
Completion Date
2025-04-15
Last Updated
2026-09-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dance/Movement Therapy
A structured, goal-oriented group program based on the GAMZE style and the BrainDance model. Each 45-minute session included warm-up (5 min), improvisation (10 min), skill development (15 min), integration (10 min), and closure (5 min). Sessions were delivered in groups of 6-8 children by an experienced therapist trained in goal-oriented DMT.
Locations (1)
Yusuf İzzet Primary School
Muğla, Fethiye, Turkey (Türkiye)