Voice Function in Gender-Diverse People Assigned Female at Birth: Results from a Participant-Centered Mixed-Methods Study and Implications for Clinical Practice
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| Title: | Voice Function in Gender-Diverse People Assigned Female at Birth: Results from a Participant-Centered Mixed-Methods Study and Implications for Clinical Practice |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Azul, David, Neuschaefer-Rube, Christiane |
| Source: | Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Sep 2019 62(9):3320-3338. |
| Availability: | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2200 Research Blvd #250, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 301-296-5700; Fax: 301-296-8580; e-mail: slhr@asha.org; Web site: http://jslhr.pubs.asha.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Sexual Identity, Voice Disorders, Females, Acoustics, Speech, Singing, Speech Therapy |
| DOI: | 10.1044/2019_JSLHR-S-19-0063 |
| ISSN: | 1092-4388 |
| Abstract: | 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1229889 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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