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  ABSTRACT = {Objectives: To determine whether tango dancing is as effective as mindfulness meditation in reducing symptoms of psychological stress, anxiety and depression, and in promoting well-being. Design: This study employed analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and multiple regression analysis. Participants: Ninety-seven people with self-declared depression were randomised into tango dance or mindfulness meditation classes, or to control/waiting-list. Setting: classes were conducted in a venue suitable for both activities in the metropolitan area of Sydney, Australia. Interventions: Participants completed six-week programmes (11/2. h/week of tango or meditation). The outcome measures were assessed at pre-test and post-test. Main outcome measures: Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; The Self Esteem Scale; Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale. Results: Sixty-six participants completed the program and were included in the statistical analysis. Depression levels were significantly reduced in the tango (effect size d=0.50, p=.010), and meditation groups (effect size d=0.54, p=.025), relative to waiting-list controls. Stress levels were significantly reduced only in the tango group (effect size d=0.45, p=.022). Attending tango classes was a significant predictor for the increased levels of mindfulness R2=.10, adjusted R2=.07, F (2,59)=3.42, p=.039. Conclusion: Mindfulness-meditation and tango dance could be effective complementary adjuncts for the treatment of depression and/or inclusion in stress management programmes. Subsequent trials are called to explore the therapeutic mechanisms involved. {©} 2012.},
  AUTHOR = {Pinniger, Rosa and Brown, Rhonda F. and Thorsteinsson, Einar B. and McKinley, Patricia},
  BOOKTITLE = {Complementary Therapies in Medicine},
  DATE = {2012},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.ctim.2012.07.003},
  ISSN = {09652299},
  KEYWORDS = {Depression,Mindfulness,Psychological stress,Tango dancing},
  TITLE = {{Argentine tango dance compared to mindfulness meditation and a waiting-list control: A randomised trial for treating depression}},
}

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