Acute performance stress is a common psychological experience that occurs when individuals face situations involving evaluation, time limitations, competition, or high expectations. During these situations, people experience physical responses such as increased arousal, tension, and changes in bodily activity. The ability to notice and understand these internal bodily signals, known as interoceptive awareness, may influence how individuals manage emotions and adjust their behaviour during stressful performance situations.
This Stress and Behavioural Psychology Research Article examines the relationship between interoceptive awareness and behavioural responses to acute performance stress. The study explores whether individuals with stronger awareness of their internal bodily states show better emotional regulation, greater behavioural flexibility, and more adaptive responses during stressful situations. The proposed framework considers interoceptive awareness as a psychological process that helps individuals identify stress-related bodily signals and regulate their responses. The research focuses on behavioural indicators such as task persistence, performance consistency, stress adaptation, decision-making ability, and emotional control.
This study contributes to stress and behavioural psychology by connecting awareness of bodily processes with performance-related stress responses. Understanding how individuals recognize and manage internal stress signals may provide useful insights into improving adaptation and performance in academic, professional, and competitive environments.