Music performance anxiety and psychological flourishing in Chinese music students
Mediating and moderating roles of self-efficacy and teacher–student relationships
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17699447 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xin Jiang (0000-0003-2143-3596, University of Malaya, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 167-183 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Musicae Scientiae (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1029-8649 • E-ISSN: 2045-4147 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10298649261419792 |
| OpenAlex | W7130512222 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 76 |
This study focuses on the mediating role of self-efficacy and the moderating effect of teacher–student relationships in the relationship between music performance anxiety (MPA) and psychological flourishing among Chinese college music students. A total of 685 Chinese undergraduate music majors with a mean age of 19.95 years completed self-report questionnaires regarding psychological flourishing, the teacher–student relationship, self-efficacy, and MPA. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to ascertain the relationship between MPA and psychological flourishing, as well as to establish a moderated mediation model. The findings indicate that self-efficacy serves as a partial mediator in the relationship between MPA and psychological flourishing. In addition, the teacher–student relationship moderates the effects between MPA and self-efficacy, and between MPA and psychological flourishing. Specifically, stronger teacher–student relationships buffer the negative impact of MPA on self-efficacy and reduce its adverse effects on psychological well-being. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing students’ self-efficacy and fostering strong teacher–student relationships to mitigate the negative effects of MPA on students’ well-being. Future research and educational practices should focus on effectively enhancing self-efficacy and strengthening teacher–student relationships in music education contexts
Anxiety · Flourishing · Mediation · Moderated mediation · Moderation · Structural equation modeling · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Therapy and Health · Musicians’ Health and Performance
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |