Perceived Effects, Barriers, and Facilitators of Zumba Among Senior Citizens in Tacloban City

Ernest Frederic Daganio Romero; Ms. Juliet S. Atienza; Jannine Garcia; Ileana May R. Gelig; Jesusito M. Nugas Jr.; Tricia Rule T. Omega; Mandy Chester M. Romo; Jovan C. Velarde; LanceAntonn D. Chu; Mr. Jay Anthony Cañete; Ms. Gywnth KayeSudario; Mr. Edgar Thaddeus Tabuyan; Ms. Christia Baltar

Perceived Effects, Barriers, and Facilitators of Zumba Among Senior Citizens in Tacloban City

Author(s)	Ernest Frederic Daganio Romero, Ms. Juliet S. Atienza, Jannine Garcia, Ileana May R. Gelig, Jesusito M. Nugas Jr., Tricia Rule T. Omega, Mandy Chester M. Romo, Jovan C. Velarde, LanceAntonn D. Chu, Mr. Jay Anthony Cañete, Ms. Gywnth KayeSudario, Mr. Edgar Thaddeus Tabuyan, Ms. Christia Baltar
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study explores the perceived effects, barriers, and facilitators of Zumba participation among senior citizens in Tacloban City, Leyte. Given physical inactivity posing a major global health risk, particularly among aging populations, Zumba presents a community-based, accessible exercise program that can support both physical and psychosocial well-being. Guided by the Ecological Theory of Perception and Action and the Expectancy-Value Theory, this study investigates how environmental factors and individual motivations shape the experiences of senior citizens aged 60–65 who are actively engaged in Zumba. Fifteen participants were purposely selected from barangays 35, 109, and 109-A. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews following a standardized guide and analyzed thematically. Thematic analysis revealed five main themes: (1) Motivators of Zumba participation, (2) Functional improvements of Zumba, (3) Holistic benefits of Zumba, (4) Barriers to Zumba Participation, and (5) Facilitators of Zumba Participation. Findings indicate that consistent Zumba participation, which is increased by motivation and supported by enabling environments, is perceived to improve daily functioning, promote emotional resilience, and foster social connectedness. Despite existing barriers to Zumba participation, facilitators, which also increase likelihood of consistent zumba participation such as supportive environments and home-based modifications encourage sustained engagement. This study concludes that Zumba is perceived by most senior citizens to enhance mobility, balance, and overall quality of life in later years, while emphasizing the need for further research with broader populations and improved data collection strategies.
Keywords	Zumba, Perceived Zumba Effects Barriers, Tacloban City
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-17

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