Abstract
Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) is the state of anxiety and apprehension related to performing and negative impacts it has on the physical and psychological wellbeing of musicians. This mixed methods research investigated how MPA, expectancies, emotional traits and states, and reflection influenced 18 musicians as they prepared, rehearsed, performed, and reflected on a collaborative performance over a three-week trajectory. Results revealed strong relationships between MPA, expectancies, and emotional traits and states at every stage of the process. Themes of collaborative music making, polarity of experience between participants, practice efficacy, perfectionism, anxiety sensitivity, and the reframing potential of MPA were significant.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
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| Publication status | Unpublished - 2023 |
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- THESIS - DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY - GUNDERS Gaby Mira - 2023
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