중장년 여성의 발레 프로그램을 통한 신체열감, 혈압 및 갱년기 증상의 변화양상: 양적·질적 연구 방법의 적용

Abstract

This study applied quantitative and qualitative research methods to in- vestigate the changes in body heat, blood pressure, and menopausal symp- toms through a ballet program in middle-aged women, and the physical health improvement effect that changes as the physical characteristics of middle-aged women continue to engage in appropriate exercise. The pur- pose is to provide basic data to support the development and revitalization of ballet programs for middle-aged and older women. Key subjects of the study were 20 middle-aged women between the ages of 40 and 65 who lived in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, the researcher's hometown, and who had recently experienced menopause or had irregular monthly periods. They were selected through non-probability sampling (nonprobabilistic sampling). The sample group was extracted through sampling, and 7 peo- ple who showed personal reasons and insincere attitudes were excluded, and a total of 13 people were ultimately used for analysis. Quantitative research results: First, the body and blood pressure of middle-aged women include systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pres- sure, and weight. Both BMIs were found to be significantly lower in the post-test. On the other hand, the post-test for pulse, height, and body fat showed no significant changes compared to the pre-test (p>.05). Second, as a result of analyzing the differences in temperature changes in specific areas (back of the neck, face, palms, soles) of middle-aged women before and after the ballet program, the back of the neck was found to be stat- istically significantly lower in the post-test (p<.001). The soles of the feet showed significantly higher scores in the post-test (p<.01). On the other hand, the post-test of the face and palm showed no significant change compared to the pre-test (p>.05). Third, there was no significant difference in any of the menopausal symptom scales of middle-aged women: physical, psychological, and men- tal/physical symptoms (p>.05). As a result of a second qualitative study to complement this, positive results were obtained that it helped relieve hot flashes and improve blood circulation among menopausal symptoms in middle-aged women, and pain relief and movement execution time in- creased when climbing and descending stairs and walking. It has been con- firmed to be effective in maintaining and improving lower extremity mus- cle strength. Additionally, it was confirmed that insomnia was alleviated or improved and sleep quality improved. In addition, it was confirmed that it had a positive effect on self-esteem and psychological well-being in the section where people of similar age groups gathered to practice ballet, which they thought was difficult to access, and practiced before class. Accordingly, in follow-up studies, there will be a need to expand the region and number of cases, establish a long-term period of participation in the program, examine the results, and verify the effect through detailed re- search by organizing research participants into a comparison and control group. We also suggest expanded research on the personal history and var- ious psychological mechanisms of middle-aged women.