Performance Psychology

Performance Anxiety Measure

Do you struggle with stage fright?

Performing can be nerve-wracking, whether you're a musician, athlete, speaker, or corporate professional. It's a common experience, but for some people, it can verge into severe anxiety. Take this measure to see where you fall on the spectrum.

Using the key below, answer each question based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

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This assessment is adapted from Martens' Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT), Mazzarolo & Schubert's Music Performance Anxiety Scale (M-MPAS), and Smith et al.'s Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2). It is intended for personal reflection only and is not a clinical diagnostic tool.

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