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ERIC Number: EJ1229889
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1092-4388
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Voice Function in Gender-Diverse People Assigned Female at Birth: Results from a Participant-Centered Mixed-Methods Study and Implications for Clinical Practice
Azul, David; Neuschaefer-Rube, Christiane
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, v62 n9 p3320-3338 Sep 2019
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there were indications of restrictions to voice function in our group of gender-diverse people assigned female at birth (GD people[superscript AFAB]) and whether the participants would benefit from professional voice support. Method: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional, mixed-methods study combining qualitative content analyses of semistructured interviews, phoniatric examinations, and acoustical voice analyses. Fourteen German-speaking GD peopleAFAB participated. The data were examined for indications of restrictions to voice function according to the results of participant self-evaluation, auditory-perceptual analyses, laryngostroboscopic examinations, and acoustical measurements. Results: All participants presented with indications of restrictions to voice function, with vocal power, voice quality, singing voice, laryngeal function, pitch range/variability, and vocal control having found to be most frequently affected (in over 60% of participants). Sixty-four percent of participants expressed an interest in professional voice support, with clinicians and researchers recommending professional voice support for 67% and 71%, respectively. Conclusions: GD people[superscript AFAB] may experience restrictions to a range of domains of voice function and request or be recommended to participate in professional voice support. Research into this area needs to be intensified so that a more in-depth understanding of the potential voice problems GD people[superscript AFAB] might experience can be produced and members of this group can be provided with more comprehensive, evidence-based, and high-quality professional support if and when they need it.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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