Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory (K-MPAI): Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Ukrainian version
Journal: Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal (Vol.3, No. 2)Publication Date: 2020-11-04
Authors : Olena Ksondzyk;
Page : 39-44
Keywords : factor structure; test validity; adaptation; musicians; performance; anxiety;
Abstract
Introduction: Music performance anxiety (MPA) is one of the most common psychological problems among musicians, regardless of their age, gender or level of stage experience. Since empirical studies of this subject are just emerging in Ukraine, there is a lack of psychometrically valid instruments for measuring it. Many specific instruments are available to evaluate MPA in English, but they have to be adapted for the Ukrainian population. One of such significant psychodiagnostic tools is the Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory (K-MPAI) used for different cultural contexts. Purpose: The aim of this research is to study the factor structure of the Ukrainian version of K-MPAI. Methodology: In order to assess the K-MPAI's linguistic and conceptual equivalence, the questionnaire was translated using blind back-translation method. Thereafter, the sample of 252 professional musicians (aged 19–66, M = 38, SD = 11.24; 59% women and 41% men) completed the K-MPAI.
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