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This study randomly assigned 120 music students with high MPA to three 3-day writing conditions: positive narrative (describing successful performances), traumatic narrative (describing stressful performances), or neutral control. MPA was measured pre- and post-intervention using the Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory, and writing content was qualitatively analyzed. Results showed that positive narrative significantly reduced MPA (mean decrease = 35.27,\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &amp;lt; 0.01), traumatic narrative also reduced MPA but less so (mean decrease = 21.55,\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &amp;lt; 0.01), while the control group showed no change (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    &amp;gt; 0.05). Qualitative analysis identified personal, repertoire, and situational stressors. 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