Author : Victoria Berto
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780438102064
Total Pages : 75 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (2 download)
Book Synopsis The Relationship Between Perceptions of Vocal Quality and Function with Self-Esteem in Older Adults by : Victoria Berto
Download or read book The Relationship Between Perceptions of Vocal Quality and Function with Self-Esteem in Older Adults written by Victoria Berto and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alterations to the voice that occur in older adulthood include changes in vocal fold mass, inadequate approximation of the vocal folds, tremor, and air loss (Lundy, Silva, Casiano, Lu, & Xue, 1998). Many of the vocal changes that occur in older adults, those aged 65 and older (Colby & Ortman, 2015), may affect their social and emotional well-being. While some persons are not affected by life span vocal changes, others suffer from co-occuring depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal (Epstein, Hirani, Stygall, & Newman, 2009; Mirza, Ruiz, Baum, & Staab, 2003; Monini, Filippi, Baldini, & Barbara, 2015). There have been numerous studies examining the relationship between vocal and emotional changes; yet no studies, to date, have analyzed the relationship between older adults' perception of vocal change and self-esteem. Therefore, this research explored the association between perceptions of age-related voice problems and self esteem in older adults. This research also examined gender differences regarding self-esteem levels and vocal concerns, and explored participants' cognition levels, awareness of vocal change, and awareness of vocal resources.