The Mediation Effect of Rumination on the Relationship between Musical Self-efficacy and Subjective Well-Being Among Musicians in Thailand
Abstract
This study examined the mediating role of rumination in the relationship of musical self-efficacy on subjective well-being among musicians in Thailand. The measures used were the Ruminative Responses Scale (RRS; 10-item version), Music Performance Self-Efficacy Scale (MPSES), and World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). Using a sample of 97 musicians, the results showed that higher musical self-efficacy was significantly associated with greater subjective well-being. Rumination acted as a partial mediator in this relationship as musical self-efficacy remains a significant predictor of subjective well-being, even after accounting for rumination. This suggests that musicians with stronger self-efficacy tend to ruminate less, which in turn contributes to improved well-being. The findings highlight the importance of adaptive cognitive coping strategies and mental skills training to promote resilience. Due to the use of convenience sampling, the sample primarily comprised Thai students and early-career musicians, which limits the generalizability of the findings. Since this study relied on self-reported measures, the results could be prone to response biases. Future research should aim to include a more diverse population to increase the generalizability and explore additional contextual and career-related constructs that might play a role in influencing musicians’ well-being.
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