Exploring the Impact of Self-Efficacy and Social Leadership on Expressive Performance in Traditional Chinese Music: A Study of Music Students in Henan Universities

Abstract

This study investigates the role of self-efficacy in enhancing the expressive capabilities of music students specializing in traditional Chinese instruments at universities in Henan Province, China. It examines how self-efficacy influences emotional regulation, musical expression, and performance confidence in a context where technical skills often take precedence over emotional and psychological support. The study also explores how instructional strategies, informed by a social leadership framework, can foster students' self-efficacy and expressive abilities. The findings suggest that targeted teaching practices, which emphasize emotional resilience, positive feedback, and student-teacher trust, play a crucial role in improving students' performance outcomes. By bridging the gap between technical proficiency and emotional expression, this research offers a holistic approach to music education that could help alleviate performance anxiety and support the development of expressive performance skills in under-resourced regions.