No Joke: Improv Comedy Reduces Social Anxiety
January 24th, 2023
United States
Clay Drinko
This article reviews insights into how participating in improvisational comedy may help reduce social anxiety. It explores the psychological mechanisms that can make improv a supportive space for building confidence, spontaneity, and connection, offering a creative lens on anxiety and social engagement.
Posted byJai Narayan
Pending staff verification
Notify
Abstract/Description
A new study reveals that improv decreases anxiety and uncertainty intolerance.
1. Intolerance of uncertainty has been implicated in psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
2. A new study shows that improv could be an important social/emotional tool.
3. Positive effects may come from improv's demands to collaborate, be in the moment, be playful and imaginative, and tolerate uncertainty.
1. Intolerance of uncertainty has been implicated in psychological issues like depression and anxiety.
2. A new study shows that improv could be an important social/emotional tool.
3. Positive effects may come from improv's demands to collaborate, be in the moment, be playful and imaginative, and tolerate uncertainty.
