Early harmonies, enduring echoes-how early life experiences and personality traits shape music performance anxiety.

ABSTRACT: Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a deeply personal and often debilitating experience, causing talented musicians to dread the very stages upon which they showcase their art. An increasing number of studies have addressed this anxiety phenomenon, however, definitions vary and the underlying causes remain unclear. According to the DSM-5, MPA is categorized as a specific subtype of social anxiety disorder, with a shared understanding that its development is shaped by predisposing vulnerabilities as well as external stressors and circumstances. This mini-review provides an overview of relevant literature on the multi-dimensional causes of MPA, with a particular focus on early life experiences and personality traits. It aims to address three key challenges in the field by emphasizing the impo

SUBMITTER: Aubry L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11794320 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature