Asian Culture and Art Studies (Motaleat-e Farhang va Honare Asiya)

Comparison of Anxiety, Coping Styles, and Resilience among Professional Musicians and Painters

Articles in Press

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Naghmeh Nodooshani

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

10.30465/acas.2025.52003.1185
Abstract
**Abstract**



The vibrant world of music and painting, despite its aesthetic allure, conceals psychological challenges for artists. These unrecognized disparities underscore the need for research to understand their mental health. This study aimed to compare the intensity of anxiety, coping styles, and resilience among professional musicians and painters in Tehran. Employing a descriptive-comparative design, the study population consisted of artists with at least three years of professional experience in 2025. A convenience sample of 100 participants (50 musicians and 50 painters) was selected. Data were collected using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Lazarus and Folkman’s Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WOCQ), and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and analyzed via multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Findings revealed that musicians exhibited higher anxiety and emotion-focused coping, while painters demonstrated greater problem-focused coping and resilience. No significant difference was found in avoidant coping. These results align with prior studies and highlight the impact of artistic practice on mental health. It is recommended that psychological interventions, such as stress management workshops, be designed to support musicians and enhance their resilience. Future research could explore the effects of social support and educational interventions.

Keywords

Anxiety
coping styles
resilience
musicians
painters

Subjects

Asian Culture and Art Studies (Motaleat-e Farhang va Honare Asiya)

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 05 January 2026

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