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Design and Evaluation of a Collective Preventive Program for Musical Performance Anxiety (ConfiDance)
Belén Gómez-López1, Roberto Sánchez-Cabrero1
1Department of Evolutive and Education Psychology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain.
Summary
A new program called ConfiDance significantly reduced musical performance anxiety (MPA) in musicians. The positive effects of this intervention for social phobia subtype persisted and even grew one year after its application.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Music Education
- Performance Science
Background:
- Musical performance anxiety (MPA) is a subtype of social phobia impacting musicians' emotional stability and performance quality.
- MPA necessitates targeted interventions within professional music training.
- Previous research informs the development of preventive strategies for musicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design a collective preventive program for MPA tailored to musicians' needs.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the 'ConfiDance' preventive program.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach using focus groups to understand musicians' needs.
- Pilot test of the 'ConfiDance' program with 17 postgraduate classical music performance students.
- Quasi-experimental design with repeated measures (pre-post and one-year follow-up).
Main Results:
- Significant decrease in musical performance anxiety post-program implementation.
- Sustained and improved reduction in MPA one year after the program.
- The program demonstrated a positive impact over time.
Conclusions:
- The 'ConfiDance' program shows promise for preventing and treating MPA in music education.
- Further implementation in music education centers is recommended.
- Findings suggest long-term benefits of the intervention, despite sample limitations.
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