Music performance anxiety: priority targets in prevention and intervention
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) affects musicians of all levels. Age, sex, and self-perception predict MPA, while coping strategies and help-seeking vary by demographics and musical background.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Music Performance Studies
Background
- Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) significantly impacts musicians.
- Existing research on MPA causes is fragmented, and factors influencing musicians' willingness to seek help are underexplored.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify sociodemographic and music-related predictors of MPA.
- To explore correlates of musicians' coping strategies and openness to professional help.
Main Methods
- Surveyed 184 Portuguese and Brazilian musicians.
- Analyzed eleven predictors of MPA, coping strategies, and help-seeking behavior.
Main Results
- Age, sex, and self-perception discrepancies were key MPA predictors.
- Females, Portuguese, classical musicians, and those facing external judgment used more physiological coping methods.
- Portuguese, classical musicians, and those with high exposure reported lower openness to professional help.
Conclusions
- Findings aid in identifying musicians at risk for MPA.
- Results can inform targeted awareness campaigns and interventions for MPA management.
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