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Self-affirmation improves music performance among performers high on the impulsivity dimension of sensation seeking

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posted on 2023-06-09, 11:42 authored by Sue Churchill, Donna JessopDonna Jessop, Sophie Goodwin, Laura Ritchie, Pete HarrisPete Harris
In the light of evidence that self-affirmation can mitigate the negative effects of stress on outcomes, this study tested whether a self-affirmation manipulation could improve undergraduate students’ achievement in a formal musical performance examination. The study also investigated the association between impulsivity and music performance and explored whether impulsivity moderated any impact of self-affirmation on exam performance. Methods: At baseline, participants provided demographic information and completed the UPPS-P Impulsive Behaviour Scale (short-form), which assesses five dimensions of impulsivity (negative and positive urgency, lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance, and sensation seeking). In the subsequent 14 days, participants (N = 65) completed either a self-affirmation manipulation or a control task, before reading a message about the impact of practice on music performance. Music performance was formally assessed 14 days later. Findings: Sensation seeking was the only dimension of impulsivity associated with exam performance, with participants high in sensation seeking receiving lower grades. Critically, self-affirmation promoted better music performance among those high in sensation seeking. Discussion: Self-affirmation may provide a useful intervention to augment the performance of musicians who would otherwise perform worse than their counterparts under formal evaluative circumstances, such as those high in sensation seeking.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Psychology of Music

ISSN

0305-7356

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Issue

2

Volume

46

Page range

292-302

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-01-25

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-01-25

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-01-25

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