Clinicians' Perception of Self-Produced Vocal Quality

Abstract

5 graduate students in speech pathology recorded sustained vowels and connected speech under normal speaking and hyperfunctional conditions. These productions were judged by these subjects themselves and by a group of 18 listeners on a rating scale, with 1 representing normal voice and 5 severely harsh voice. Subjects were consistent in rating their own and each others' voices less harsh than listeners. Preconceived role orientation may influence students' perception of their own vocal quality.