ReviewFrontiers in psychology2025
A review of music performance anxiety in the lens of stress models.
Review in Frontiers in psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Acute Music-Frequency Exposure Modulates Salivary Stress and Neurotrophic Markers in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Brain and behavior · 2026Trial
- Virtual reality exposure training for music performance anxiety under pressure: a cross-cultural study of Chinese and Japanese music students.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The moderating roles of a "growth mindset" and psychological flexibility on performance anxiety in violin learners.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The relationship between physical activity and music performance anxiety among university music students: a chain mediation model.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Positive narrative writing reduces music performance anxiety more effectively than traumatic narrative.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Digital age triggers: the role of social media evaluation in music performance anxiety.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Development and validation of the German Performance-related Questionnaire for Musicians (PQM) for measuring situational music performance anxiety.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Racial Imposter Syndrome and Music Performance Anxiety: A Case Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a widespread challenge among musicians, often impairing performance quality and well-being. While traditionally conceptualized as a debilitating condition, recent research suggests that MPA can have both facilitative and detrimental effects, depending on how it is appraised and regulated. This paper reviews theoretical stress models relevant to MPA, emphasizing frameworks such as stress optimization and synergistic mindsets that help reframe anxiety as a potential resource. By integrating insights from affective science and stress research, this review highlights the need for a more nuanced approach to MPA-one that moves beyond symptom reduction to foster adaptive responses that enhance musical performance. Future research should continue exploring personalized and flexible interventions that equip musicians with the tools to navigate evaluative pressure effectively.
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