Enhancing Mental Skills for Freelance Dance Artists
A Qualitative Study Protocol
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2411872 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michelle Schachtler Dwarika (0009-0008-0304-227X), Mary Quinton (0000-0002-0636-6957), Sanna Nordin-Bate (0000-0003-3428-6900), Jennifer Cummings (0000-0001-5655-7842) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/16094069241312014 |
| OpenAlex | W4407789766 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
Freelance dance artists face a range of challenges that might negatively impact their mental well-being. To address these issues, research indicates that mental skills training (MST) could be beneficial for freelance dance artists, but no recognised manualised programme currently exists for this group. Prior to developing a MST programme, more knowledge is required on freelance artists' use of mental skills. This protocol outlines a qualitative interview study to investigate: a) what mental techniques, skills and qualities freelance dance artists perceive to be beneficial in negotiating challenges and enhancing their wellbeing; b) gain insight into mechanisms underpinning the process of MST; and c) determine crucial characteristics (e.g., duration, teaching techniques) essential to a feasible and meaningful MST programme for freelance dance artists. Embedded in a person-based approach (PBA) to intervention development and underpinned by a pragmatic stance, the study will employ snowball sampling to recruit 8 freelance dance artists and 8 psychologically informed practitioners for semi-structured interviews. Data will be analysed using reflexive thematic analysis and findings will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication in a scientific journal
Alternative medicine · Art · Dance · Medical education · Protocol (science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Visual arts · Diverse Music Education Insights · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Medicine · Psychology · Sport Psychology and Performance
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