The role of psychotherapy apps during teaching solo vocals: The specifics of students' psychological preparation for performing in front of an audience

• Published in: Acta psychologica Vol. 249; p. 104417
• Main Author: Wang, Ning
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.09.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: K-MPAI; MPA; Performance experience; Psychological self-help; Self-efficacy; AI; K-MPAI; Performance experience; Psychological self-help; Self-efficacy; MPA
• ISSN: 0001-6918; 1873-6297; 1873-6297
• DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104417

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a self-help application to reduce performance-related excitement in students of solo vocals in higher education institutions. The study participants (n = 219) used the mobile application during 6 weeks. Statistically significant effect of the intervention was achieved by Negative cognitions, Psychological vulnerability, and Anxiety perception constructs. The study also examines the influence of sociodemographic and personal characteristics on anxiety. Gender, graduate status, and self-efficacy were statistically significant variables when using the psychological self-help application. The investigation failed to disclose any significant impact of performance experience. Psychological self-help applications can be used in vocal/music education as a low-threshold intervention to reduce anxiety symptoms. The findings of the study introduce new data into approaches to the treatment of anxiety and expand the understanding of the characteristic features of singer training. •Musical performance anxiety is a factor that usually accompanies a performance.•Voice is a singer's instrument, and this instrument is internal.•А singer's body and mind should be trained over the years of study.