Factors Affecting Performance Anxiety Among Media & Arts College Students: Theoretical Review

Musicians need to have strong psychological quality and physiological functions, but they also need to acquire exceptional performance skills, as they are usually expressed in the form of tests, competitions, performances, etc. But stage fright is really prevalent. There are varying degrees of performance anxiety for everyone from novice musicians to college students to seasoned performers. Before running for office, many students experience a variety of symptoms, including insomnia, anxiety, fear, lack of appetite, and others. College students can't live and learn normally while experiencing these symptoms. While little anxiety has been demonstrated to improve musicians' interpretation of music, extreme anxiety can cause stage fright, uneasiness, mental blankness, physical rigidity, and even repeated performances owing to stress. The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between performance anxiety and students' physiological, psychological, and social aspects. This study broadened our understanding of the role of context in influencing performance anxiety and provided evidence that college students may adjust their perspective on performance anxiety and actively work to face and conquer it, allowing them to give their best performances despite it.