SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2026
The dual roles of social support and coping in music performance anxiety: a systematic review of evidence from music students and professional musicians.
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Background: Music performance anxiety (MPA) is prevalent among music students and professional musicians, yet the roles of social support and coping strategies remain insufficiently synthesized. Objective: This review aimed to identify the main types of social support and coping strategies involved in performance-related anxiety/stress and to examine their roles among music students and professional musicians. Methods: Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, and PsycINFO/PsycArticles. 26 empirical studies published between 1989 and 2026 met the inclusion criteria. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: Five forms of social support were identified: teacher and performance-guidance support, peer and group support, family and significant-other support, professional and therapeutic support, and institutional, curricular, and career-context support. Four categories of coping strategies emerged: performance preparation and skill-based coping, somatic and psychological regulation, help-seeking and social coping, and maladaptive or risk-related coping. Overall, high-quality social support was associated with stronger psychological resources, greater performance control, and more effective help-seeking, whereas negative evaluative relationships, limited institutional support, and maladaptive coping were linked to heightened anxiety and stress. Conclusion: The regulation of MPA appears to be a dynamic and context-dependent process. Music institutions and professional organizations should move beyond reliance on individual coping by promoting curriculum-based MPA training, supportive evaluative cultures, and multi-level support systems.
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