To demonstrate the effectiveness of dance therapy.

To identify areas for improvement in dance therapy practice.

To provide accountability to funding agencies.

To contribute to the body of knowledge on dance therapy.

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Single-case study designs

Randomized controlled trials

They allow for a deeper understanding of the participants' experiences.

They are less time-consuming and expensive than quantitative methods.

They are more objective than quantitative methods.

They are more generalizable than quantitative methods.

Self-report measures

Observational measures

Physiological measures

Neuroimaging measures

It helps to ensure that the evaluation is relevant and meaningful to the participants.

It helps to avoid bias and discrimination in the evaluation process.

It helps to identify potential barriers and facilitators to dance therapy participation.

All of the above

To design and implement the evaluation plan.

To collect and analyze the data.

To interpret the findings and make recommendations.

All of the above

The lack of standardized outcome measures.

The difficulty in isolating the effects of dance therapy from other factors.

The high cost of conducting rigorous evaluations.

The lack of interest from funding agencies.

There will be a greater emphasis on using mixed methods research designs.

There will be more focus on developing culturally sensitive evaluation methods.

There will be increased collaboration between dance therapists and researchers.

All of the above

The specific goals and objectives of the dance therapy intervention.

The characteristics of the participants in the dance therapy intervention.

The context in which the dance therapy intervention is taking place.

All of the above

Improved physical health

Reduced stress and anxiety

Enhanced cognitive functioning

Increased risk of injury

To design and implement the evaluation plan.

To collect and analyze the data.

To interpret the findings and make recommendations.

All of the above

Self-report measures

Observational measures

Physiological measures

Neuroimaging measures

It helps to ensure that the evaluation is relevant and meaningful to the participants.

It helps to avoid bias and discrimination in the evaluation process.

It helps to identify potential barriers and facilitators to dance therapy participation.

All of the above

There will be a greater emphasis on using mixed methods research designs.

There will be more focus on developing culturally sensitive evaluation methods.

There will be increased collaboration between dance therapists and researchers.

All of the above

The specific goals and objectives of the dance therapy intervention.

The characteristics of the participants in the dance therapy intervention.

The context in which the dance therapy intervention is taking place.

All of the above