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Article: Medical Problems of Performing Artists: "Trait Anxiety and Coping Strategies among Ballet Dancers.".(Reprint)(Brief article)
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- Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
- Article date:
- January 1, 2004
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Barrell, G.M. and P.C. Terry, "Trait Anxiety and Coping Strategies among Ballet Dancers." Medical Problems of Performing Artists 18(2):59-64, 2003.
This study examined relationships between competitive trait anxiety and coping strategies among ballet dancers. Participants were 104 classical dancers (81 females, 23 males) ranging in age from 15 to 35 years (mean 19.4 years; SD 3.8 years) from three professional ballet companies, two private dance schools, and two university dance programs in Australia. Participants completed the Modified COPE Scale and the Sport Anxiety Scale. Trait anxiety scores, in particular for somatic anxiety and worry, were significant ...