ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Psychological predictors of music performance anxiety among vocal students: a gender-based SEM analysis.
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- Catalysts of music performance anxiety: a qualitative exploration of undergraduate students through the person-environment-occupation framework.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Self-regulated vocal health in undergraduate vocal music education: a qualitative needs analysis.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
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Introduction: This study examines how social support from parents, educators, and peers influences psychological factors-self-efficacy, self-worth, and intrinsic motivation-and how these, in turn, affect music performance anxiety (MPA) among vocal music students. It aims to identify both direct and indirect pathways through which social and psychological variables interact to shape MPA. Methods: A total of 526 vocal music students from China participated in this study, with a balanced gender distribution (51.3% male, 48.7% female) and educational levels (55.3% undergraduates, 44.7% postgraduates), ranging in age from 20 to 35 years. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypothesised model, incorporating multi-group analysis to explore gender-based differences in pathways. Results: Findings confirmed that self-efficacy, self-worth, and intrinsic motivation significantly mediated the relationship between social support and MPA. Gender differences emerged in the strength and significance of these pathways, with female students showing stronger indirect effects, particularly through self-worth and intrinsic motivation. Discussion: This study validates the theoretical model, highlighting the importance of both social and psychological resources in managing performance anxiety. While the mediating role of self-efficacy aligns with existing research, the inclusion of self-worth and intrinsic motivation provides new insights into gender-sensitive dynamics of MPA. These findings offer practical implications for educators and policymakers in designing gender-responsive support strategies for vocal music students.
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