The Effects of Pilates, Step and Zumba Exercises on Self-esteem, Happiness and Communication Skill Levels

Q: How many women participated and how long was the exercise intervention?

A total of 54 women participated. The pilates, step, and zumba programs were applied three days a week for 12 weeks.

Q: Which assessment tools were used to measure self-esteem, communication skills, and happiness?

Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (10 items). Communication skills used a 25-item scale, and happiness used a 6-item scale.

Q: What were the main results for self-esteem, happiness, and communication skills?

Pilates significantly improved self-esteem, happiness, and communication skills. Step and zumba showed no statistically significant effect on self-esteem, but they positively affected happiness and communication skills.

Oct 15, 2026

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Examine self-esteem, happiness, and communication skill levels in women participating in pilates, step, and zumba exercise programs. A total of 54 women took part, with programs delivered three days per week for 12 weeks. Pre-post assessments used validated instruments including a Rosenberg self-esteem scale, a communication skills scale, and a happiness scale. Results show statistically significant pre-post differences for pilates, while step and zumba show no self-esteem effects but demonstrate improvements in happiness and communication skills.

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 5, No. 2, 369-373, 2019 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2019.52.369.373 © 2019 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group The Effects of Pilates, Step and Zumba Exercises on Self-esteem, Happiness and Communication Skill Levels Abstract The aim of this study is to examine the self-esteem, happiness and communication skills of women who participated in pilates, step and zumba exercise programs. A total of 54 women participated in the study. Pilates, step and zumba exercise program was applied three days a week for a total of 12 weeks. As a data col lection tool in research; personal information form, Rosenberg self-esteem scale consisting of 10 items, which was adapted to Turkish by Cuhadaroğlu (1986) the scale of communication skills created by Korkut-Owen and Bugay (2014) consisting of 25 items, and the scale of happiness created by Demirci (2017) composed of 6 items. When the self-esteem, happiness level and communication skills scale scores of the participants in the pilates exercise program are examined, there is a statistically significant difference between the pre-posttest values (p<0.05) . When the self-esteem scale scores of the participants in step and zumba exercise program were examined, there was no statistically significant difference between the pre-posttest values (p>0.05) . When the happiness level and communication skills scale scores of the participants in step and zumba exercise program were examined, statistically significant difference was observed between the pre-posttest (p<0.05) . Pilates exercise program positively affects selfesteem, happiness and communication skills. Step and zumba exercise programs have no effect on self-esteem. Step and zumba exercise program positively affect the level of happiness and communication skills. It is recommended that women participate in exercise programs such as pilates, step and zumba. Keywords: Exercise program, Physical activity, Pilates, Sport, Zumba, Women. Acknowledgement: Both authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 370 2. Method ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 370 3. Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 370 4. Discussion and Conclusion........................................................................................................................................................... 372 References............................................................................................................................................................................................ 373 Contribution of this paper to the literature This study contributes to existing literature by examining the self-esteem, happiness and communication skills of women who participated in pilates, step and zumba exercise programs. 1. Introduction People are increasingly aware of the benefits of various policies and regular exercise and physical activity progra

FAQs

How many women participated and how long was the exercise intervention?

A total of 54 women participated. The pilates, step, and zumba programs were applied three days a week for 12 weeks.

Which assessment tools were used to measure self-esteem, communication skills, and happiness?

Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (10 items). Communication skills used a 25-item scale, and happiness used a 6-item scale.

What were the main results for self-esteem, happiness, and communication skills?

Pilates significantly improved self-esteem, happiness, and communication skills. Step and zumba showed no statistically significant effect on self-esteem, but they positively affected happiness and communication skills.

Oct 15, 2026

Uploaded by Mimi