Fig 1.
Stroop scores by dichotomized role.
Stroop scores reflect the difference between the mean latencies on incongruent trials (red in green type) and the mean latencies on congruent trials (red in red type). Included in the analyses were the 35 pierced participants and 24 non-pierced participants who completed both baseline and during-Dance Stroop scores. Error bars are 95% confidence intervals.
Fig 2.
Flow scores by dichotomized role.
The optimal performance factor consists of Challenge-Skill Balance, Clear Goals, Unambiguous Feedback, Concentration on Task at Hand, and Sense of Control. The autotelic absorption factor consists of Action-Awareness Merging, Loss of Self-Consciousness, Transformation of Time, and Autotelic Experience. Error bars are 95% confidence intervals.
Fig 3.
Cortisol levels by dichotomized role.
A total of 18 pierced and 25 non-pierced participants provided saliva samples at all three time points. Error bars are 95% confidence intervals.
Table 1.
Self-report Measures and Dance Interpretations in Pierced and Non-pierced Participants.
Fig 4.
The following participants completed both baseline and during-Dance Stroop task: 35 pierced dancers, 4 piercers, 6 piercing assistants, 3 non-pierced dancers/observers, 3 drummers, 5 spiritual leaders, 3 unknown/missing role. Error bars are 95% confidence intervals. The following upper error bars were truncated at 600: Before Dance/Unpierced dancer/observer, During Dance/Drummer, During Dance/Spiritual leader/support, and During Dance/Not reported. The following lower error bars were truncated at -200: Before Dance/Unpierced dancer/observer, Before Dance/Drummer, Before Dance/Not reported, During Dance/Drummer, During Dance/Spiritual leader/support, and During Dance/Not reported.
Fig 5.
The following participants completed the retrospective self-report flow on the post-Dance survey: 40 pierced dancers, 7 piercers, 6 piercing assistants, 6 non-pierced dancers/observers, 3 drummers, 6 spiritual leaders, 1 unknown/missing role. Error bars are 95% confidence intervals.