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Self-Esteem as a Determinant of Pre-Performance Anxiety in Modern Dance Athletes

Author(s): Paulina Maternia
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, School education, Pedagogy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: self-esteem; pre-performance anxiety; modern dance; sport psychology; mental preparation
Summary/Abstract: The literature on the subject includes information regarding the importance of self- esteem and pre-performance anxiety in sports activities. It turns out that a certain level of self-esteem can help athletes cope with stress in competitive situations, increase their effectiveness, and influence the level of pre-performance anxiety. The aim of the study was to capture the relationship between the level of pre-performance anxiety and self-esteem among dancers from Prima Dance Academy in Rzeszów. The study included 61 individuals aged 11–20 who trained modern dance at the Prima Dance Academy in Rzeszów. The participants’ training experience ranged from 0.5 to 13 years. The analysis included both dancers who participated in sports competitions and those who had not competed. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES) and Martens’ Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT) were used for measurement. The data were subjected to statistical analysis using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Most dancers demonstrated an average level of self-esteem (67%) and an average level of pre-performance anxiety (57%). A statistically significant negative correlation was found between self-esteem and pre-performance anxiety (ρ = –0.293; p = 0.022). This indicates that higher self-esteem is associated with lower anxiety levels. The analysis of the results suggests that self-esteem plays an important role in the intensity of pre-performance anxiety experienced. In coaching practice, it is advisable to undertake activities aimed at strengthening dancers’ self-worth, particularly among those with lower self-esteem. It is also recommended to implement mental training as an important tool in the pre-performance preparation process. These actions may contribute to an increase in self-esteem, which in turn may reduce anxiety levels and improve competitive performance.

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