Caldwell Karen, Adams Marianne, Quin Rebecca, Harrison Mandy, Greeson Jeffrey
Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC USA.
Department of Theatre and Dance, Chapel Wilson Hall, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608 USA 828-262-3028; FAX: 828-265-8694.
J Dance Somat Pract. 2013 Dec 1;5(2):141-153. doi: 10.1386/jdsp.5.2.141_1.
The Pilates Method is a form of somatic education with the potential to cultivate mindfulness - a mental quality associated with overall well-being. However, controlled studies are needed to determine whether changes in mindfulness are specific to the Pilates Method or also result from other forms of exercise. This quasi-experimental study compared Pilates Method mat classes and recreational exercise classes on measures of mindfulness and well-being at the beginning, middle and end of a 15 week semester. Total mindfulness scores increased overall for the Pilates Method group but not for the exercise control group, and these increases were directly related to end of semester ratings of self-regulatory self-efficacy, perceived stress and mood. Findings suggest that the Pilates Method specifically enhances mindfulness, and these increases are associated with other measures of wellness. The changes in mindfulness identified in this study support the role of the Pilates Method in the mental well-being of its practitioners and its potential to support dancers' overall well-being.
普拉提方法是一种身体教育形式，具有培养正念的潜力——正念是一种与整体幸福感相关的心理品质。然而，需要进行对照研究来确定正念的变化是普拉提方法所特有的，还是也由其他形式的运动导致的。这项准实验研究在一个15周学期的开始、中期和结束时，比较了普拉提方法垫上课程和休闲运动课程在正念和幸福感方面的测量结果。普拉提方法组的总体正念得分总体上升，而运动对照组则没有，这些上升与学期末的自我调节自我效能感、感知压力和情绪评分直接相关。研究结果表明，普拉提方法特别能增强正念，而这些增强与其他健康指标相关。本研究中确定的正念变化支持了普拉提方法在其练习者心理健康中的作用及其支持舞者整体幸福感的潜力。
