JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tap, move, or dance? How groove ratings differ across movement descriptors.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 248 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study investigating how different types of movement (tapping vs. dancing) affect the perception of "groove," defined as the pleasurable urge to move to music, and how dance training influences these ratings. The research involved two studies where participants rated their desire to tap, move, and dance to forty unfamiliar songs. Results indicated that groove ratings varied based on the type of movement, with desire to dance ratings generally lower than those for tapping or moving. Additionally, the influence of dance and music training on these ratings was noted, although findings were not consistent across both studies. The preprint has not undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/09, p248
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Dance
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:187757477
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