Does the development of self-awareness through the Feldenkrais Method have an impact on intrinsic motivation and self-regulation of adolescent dance students? / Claudia Moelders (2021)

Does the development of self-awareness through the Feldenkrais Method have an impact on intrinsic motivation and self-regulation of adolescent dance students?

Author: Claudia Moelders

Course: MFA Dance Science

Year: 2021

Abstract

This study explores the extent to which incorporating the Feldenkrais Method can support adolescent dancers’ learning and development processes, in particular motivation and self-regulation and to evaluate their awareness and engagement in the lessons.

Twenty adolescent female recreational dance students took part (intervention group: N=10, age M=14.80, SD=1.81, control group: N=10, age M=14.50, SD=2.06). The Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI, McAuley et al., 1989) and the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness Questionnaire (MAIA, Mehling et al., 2012) were used before and after the intervention. In order to capture the individual experiences with the method qualitative data were gathered using pictures, reports and feedback. The study was conducted online, due to the lockdown measures in place at the time. The students of the intervention group participated in a 10 week Feldenkrais programme consisting of one lesson per week, the control group had no additional lessons. In a follow-up three month after the end of the intervention, the students in the intervention group were asked again about their experiences.

Quantitative data was analysed using a Two-way mixed ANOVA and it showed a tendency towards increased awareness and self-regulatory processes and decreased intrinsic motivation only in the intervention group. Both groups showed a significant increase in tension (intervention group pre-test: M=2.60, post-test: M= 2.94, control group pre-test: M=2.12, post-test: M=2.34) and significantly reduced distraction (intervention group pre- test: M=2.07, post-test: M=1.83, control group pretest: M=3.00, post-test: M=2.83).

On the other hand, thematic analysis of the qualitative data revealed a high level of engagement and awareness in the lessons. Several participants continued to use it after the intervention, as revealed by the follow-up. The results suggest that even a short Feldenkrais intervention under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic is suitable for adolescent dance students and can enhance their awareness and selfregulation processes.

Keywords: Dance Education, Feldenkrais Method, Intrinsic Motivation, SelfRegulation, Awareness, COVID-19 Pandemic

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This study explores the extent to which incorporating the Feldenkrais Method can support adolescent dancers’ learning and development processes, in particular motivation and self-regulation and to evaluate their awareness and engagement in the lessons.

Twenty adolescent female recreational dance students took part (intervention group: N=10, age M=14.80, SD=1.81, control group: N=10, age M=14.50, SD=2.06). The Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI, McAuley et al., 1989) and the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness Questionnaire (MAIA, Mehling et al., 2012) were used before and after the intervention. In order to capture the individual experiences with the method qualitative data were gathered using pictures, reports and feedback. The study was conducted online, due to the lockdown measures in place at the time. The students of the intervention group participated in a 10 week Feldenkrais programme consisting of one lesson per week, the control group had no additional lessons. In a follow-up three month after the end of the intervention, the students in the intervention group were asked again about their experiences.

Quantitative data was analysed using a Two-way mixed ANOVA and it showed a tendency towards increased awareness and self-regulatory processes and decreased intrinsic motivation only in the intervention group. Both groups showed a significant increase in tension (intervention group pre-test: M=2.60, post-test: M= 2.94, control group pre-test: M=2.12, post-test: M=2.34) and significantly reduced distraction (intervention group pre- test: M=2.07, post-test: M=1.83, control group pretest: M=3.00, post-test: M=2.83).

On the other hand, thematic analysis of the qualitative data revealed a high level of engagement and awareness in the lessons. Several participants continued to use it after the intervention, as revealed by the follow-up. The results suggest that even a short Feldenkrais intervention under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic is suitable for adolescent dance students and can enhance their awareness and selfregulation processes.

Keywords: Dance Education, Feldenkrais Method, Intrinsic Motivation, SelfRegulation, Awareness, COVID-19 Pandemic

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dc.title Does the development of self-awareness through the Feldenkrais Method have an impact on intrinsic motivation and self-regulation of adolescent dance students?
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Moelders, Claudia. (2021). Does the development of self-awareness through the Feldenkrais Method have an impact on intrinsic motivation and self-regulation of adolescent dance students? (Masters’ theses). Retrieved https://researchonline.trinitylaban.ac.uk/oa/thesis/?p=2214