Rodrigues, Filipa RochaSiciliano, Eva2025-08-292025-01-082025-01-08http://hdl.handle.net/10362/187158Amid growing academic competition and a saturated job market, enhancing performance is crucial. This study examined the combined effects of goal-setting and visualization on reducing state anxiety and increasing self-efficacy within a simulated academic setting in preparation for a presentation. Participants (N = 87) were randomly assigned to a treatment group, which engaged in a goal-setting and visualization exercise, or a control group. Results showed significant reductions in state anxiety and improvements in self-efficacy. Goal commitment significantly predicted anxiety reduction but not self-efficacy, possibly due to pre-defined goals limiting personal engagement. Further research on long-term impact and personalization is needed.engGoal-settingVisualizationSelf-efficacyState anxietyPerformance enhancementExperimental designmaster thesis203990161