Change in perceived psychosocial status following a 12-week Tai Chi exercise programme

METHODS: Participants attended a 60-minute Tai Chi exercise class three times per week for 12 weeks. Psychosocial status was assessed using Chinese versions of Cohen\'s Perceived Stress Scale, Profile of Mood States, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Tai Chi exercise self-efficacy. RESULTS: Statistically significant improvements in all measures of psychosocial status were found following the intervention. Improvement in mood state, and reduction in perceived stress were found. In addition, Tai Chi exercise significantly increased self-efficacy to overcome barriers to Tai Chi, confidence to perform Tai Chi, and perceived social support.