Freeing the performer's mind
A network analysis of music performance anxiety, negative affect, self‐consciousness and mindfulness among music performers
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Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a common damaging phenomenon in musicians' careers. Mindfulness stands as a promising construct to prevent MPA. However, the relationships between mindfulness and MPA are scarcely explored, alongside other relevant attention‐based (e.g., self‐consciousness) or emotion‐based constructs (e.g., negative affect). This study explores the relationships between these constructs. A sample of 151 musicians was assessed to explore the relationships between these constructs. Self‐reports of mindfulness, MPA, negative affect, and self‐consciousness were applied. We implemented network analysis following a general (second‐order) and specific (first‐order) framework. Networks showed dispositional mindfulness as negatively associated with negative affect and MPA in both general and facet levels, while mindfulness in past performances was only negatively associated with negative affect. MPA was positively associated with negative affect and self‐consciousness. Mindfulness displayed light or no associations with self‐consciousness. Therefore, mindfulness seems to be a relevant construct toward MPA. We propose a preliminary model to improve mindfulness research and interventions applied to music performers. We also outline limitations and future directions
Affect (linguistics) · Anxiety · Consciousness · Construct (python library) · Mindfulness · Multilevel model · Performing arts · Clinical Psychology · Communication · Diverse Music Education Insights · Mental Health Research Topics · Neuroscience and Music Perception · Psychology
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