Exploring Client Perceptions of Gender Affirming Voice Therapy Supporting Voice Feminization, 2021
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
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Dates
- 2021
Creator
- Harris, Kaila Jane Frymire (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis
Extent
140 pages (140 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Past research has demonstrated the validity of using client-led measures of success in gender affirming voice therapy (GAVT). Despite this, the existing body of research supporting methodology for voice feminization relies heavily on acoustic-perceptual measures. The current study seeks to fill knowledge gaps around client perceptions of GAVT supporting voice feminization and the methods clients find most helpful. Using a mixed-methodological approach, we employed a survey (completed by 21 individuals who have completed GAVT) and follow-up interview (conducted with 5 survey participants) to gather data on client experiences and perceptions of GAVT. Results reveal that clients are satisfied with GAVT, perceive their clinicians as being culturally inclusive, and identify oral/forward resonance work as one of the most helpful voice therapy methods. These findings provide a basis for focusing intervention on techniques perceived to be the most effective, as well as guiding future research that prioritizes client-led outcome measures in GAVT." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.02B Communication Sciences & Disorders
Physical Description
140 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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