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Dance Healing Improves Recovery Beliefs in Patients with Cancer-Related Fatigue
Xiang Chi
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Education, Lampang Inter-tech College, Lampang, 52100, Thailand
Tuomeiciren Heyang
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Education, Lampang Inter-tech College, Lampang, 52100, Thailand
Zihan Li
Faculty of Liberal Arts, Shinawatra University, Pathum Thani, 12160, Thailand
Jingyi Zhan
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
Gujing Li
The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu,611731, China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v10i12.4354
Keywords: Dance Healing; cancer-related fatigue; social support theory; social psychology; recovery beliefs; qualitative research
Abstract
Cancer-related fatigue significantly impairs the quality of life of cancer survivors, and while Dance Healing has gained recognition as a complementary intervention, it remains underexplored in depth. Grounded in psychosocial theories, including social support theory, self-efficacy theory, and expectancy theory, in combination with Dance Healing principles, this study investigates its role in enhancing recovery beliefs among cancer-related fatigue survivors. Using in-depth interviews with 150 participants from three leading medical institutions in China and qualitative analysis via NVivo 14, the research coded responses around self-motivation, social support, and outcome expectations. Findings indicate that self-motivation was primarily fostered by observed physical and psychological improvements. Social support was shaped through professional guidance, family encouragement, and peer interactions. Collectively, participants anticipated that Dance Healing would enhance their physical, psychological, and social functioning. As a complementary approach, Dance Healing effectively addressed holistic needs, integrated multidimensional support, and fulfilled recovery expectations, thereby enhancing recovery outcomes, quality of life, and strengthening overall recovery beliefs.
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