Scientific research progresses. Paraphrased: The field of science continually advances. - Research reveals that regular dancing lowers neurotic tendencies.
Dancing has been found to be linked to a less neurotic personality, according to a recent study conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt. The study, which was published in the journal "Personality and Individual Differences," also revealed that both amateur and professional dancers possess higher levels of openness, extroversion, and forgetfulness compared to their non-dancing counterparts. Interestingly, researchers discovered that female dancers and male dancers tend to be less neurotic compared to non-dancers, while male and female musicians were more neurotic.
For this research, the MPI analyzed data collected from 5,435 individuals in Sweden and 574 individuals in Germany using a detailed questionnaire on the five major personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Additionally, the study revealed similar findings in a previous research conducted on musicians, where they were discovered to be more forgetful and open than those who do not play musical instruments.
Researchers found that both female dancers and male dancers exhibit higher levels of extraversion in their personalities, likely due to the fact that they use their bodies as a medium for self-expression during dancing and singing. This suggests that dancers often find themselves in more socially exposed situations than musicians.
Another curious finding from the study suggests that there could be potentially different personality traits among dancers of various dance styles. For instance, swing dancers appear to be even less neurotic than standard and late dancers. These assumptions, however, require further investigation using larger data sets.
The study's authors plan to expand their research to include dancers from other cultures and dance styles, as well as explore the cultural implications of dancing and its effects on personalities.
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The Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, conducted a study on dancing and personality traits. This research was also conducted in Sweden, involving 5,435 individuals. The study revealed that both dancers, whether amateur or professional, have higher levels of openness, extroversion, and forgetfulness compared to non-dancers. Interestingly, dancers in Sweden and Germany showed less neuroticism than their non-dancing counterparts, with male and female dancers having lower neuroticism scores than male and female musicians. The study also suggested potential differences in personality traits among dancers of different dance styles, requiring further investigation. This research is set to expand its scope to include dancers from various cultures and dance styles.
