Coping with stage fright and health of students from music schools

Abstract

Background: A study on the relationship between level of stage fright, coping styles, personal resources and health of students from music schools is presented. The theoretical base of the researches is Functional Model of Health (FMH, Wrona-Polańska 2003), in which health is a function of creative coping with stress and personal resources Examined persons: 210 students of music schools, - 36% men and 64% women. Methods Questionnaires: examining stress, coping strategies, personal resources and grading scales of health. Findings: Health and effective coping with stage fright depends on: coping styles and level of personal resources: sense of coherence, positive self-esteem, social support and good instrumental preparation for the performance. The level of stage fright is different by men and women. Conclusions: The level of stage fright is a function of creative coping and personal resources. To promote health should: increase positive self-esteem and social support. Keywords: stage fright, coping styles, personal resources, health