Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women

Feminizing the voice is key for the identity of the “trans” woman. There are anatomical-physiological differences of the larynx between the masculine and feminine gender that influence the characteristics of the vocal function. Therefore, the acquisition of the vocal characteristics of the reallocat...

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Autores principales: Aguirre, TM, Barbiani, O, Pereyra, VI
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología 2019
Materias:
transgender people
voice
phonation
voz
personas transgénero
fonación
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/25873
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Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women
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title Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women
title_short Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women
title_full Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women
title_fullStr Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women
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description Feminizing the voice is key for the identity of the “trans” woman. There are anatomical-physiological differences of the larynx between the masculine and feminine gender that influence the characteristics of the vocal function. Therefore, the acquisition of the vocal characteristics of the reallocated gender is a challenge for the trans people who transition from man to woman, since the inappropriate use of a feminized voice with a masculine-laryngeal anatomy and physiology, might lead to the presence of vocal problems associated with the sex transition. The aim of the present work was to learn the characteristics of the vocal function resulting from the use of a feminized voice in trans women from the Community “Vidas Escondidas” (Hidden lives), Neuquén, and the Association of Travestites, Transsexuals and Transgenders of Argentina, Córdoba, in 2017. This is an observational, correlational, simple and descriptive study conducted in 23 trans women. An auditory-perceptual study was conducted on the laryngeal posture, applying the laryngeal palpation method by Aronson, also on the voice quality with the GRBAS scale and on the vocal range, the pitch and the tone or the habitual F0 by means of the fluent speech. The data of the latter was analyzed by the PRAAT software and subsequently, as well as the remaining variables, recorded in tables for registration. It was observed that the 52.17 % of the trans women had an appropriate laryngeal posture and the 47.83 % had a high posture in a static state; a 100 % had a high posture in a dynamic state. The habitual F0 was between 108.71 Hz and 210.95 Hz, with a mid-frequency of 150.91 Hz belonging to the habitual masculine tone range. All the trans women presented a modal vocal range, 43.48 % chest modal, 30.43 % of the head and 26.09 % of a mixed type. 69.57 % presented a higher pitch and 30.43 % a suitable one. The voice quality was compromised at a moderate degree following the parameters of the glottis in the next decreasing order of frequency of occurrence: 95.65 % strain, 78.26 % breathiness and 69.57 % roughness. 0 % asthenic, not compromised. The characteristics of the vocal function in trans women were reported and a relationship between the obtained data was established being consistent with the underlying anatomy and physiology. Such results allow to adapt the phoniatric therapy, to prevent vocal pathologies and to serve as a contrast in future researches.
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spelling I10-R327-article-258732024-08-27T18:26:31Z Characteristics of the Vocal Function Resulting from the Use of a Feminized Voice in Trans Women Caracteristicas de la función vocal resultado del uso de una voz feminizada en mujeres trans Aguirre, TM Barbiani, O Pereyra, VI transgender people voice phonation voz personas transgénero fonación Feminizing the voice is key for the identity of the “trans” woman. There are anatomical-physiological differences of the larynx between the masculine and feminine gender that influence the characteristics of the vocal function. Therefore, the acquisition of the vocal characteristics of the reallocated gender is a challenge for the trans people who transition from man to woman, since the inappropriate use of a feminized voice with a masculine-laryngeal anatomy and physiology, might lead to the presence of vocal problems associated with the sex transition. The aim of the present work was to learn the characteristics of the vocal function resulting from the use of a feminized voice in trans women from the Community “Vidas Escondidas” (Hidden lives), Neuquén, and the Association of Travestites, Transsexuals and Transgenders of Argentina, Córdoba, in 2017. This is an observational, correlational, simple and descriptive study conducted in 23 trans women. An auditory-perceptual study was conducted on the laryngeal posture, applying the laryngeal palpation method by Aronson, also on the voice quality with the GRBAS scale and on the vocal range, the pitch and the tone or the habitual F0 by means of the fluent speech. The data of the latter was analyzed by the PRAAT software and subsequently, as well as the remaining variables, recorded in tables for registration. It was observed that the 52.17 % of the trans women had an appropriate laryngeal posture and the 47.83 % had a high posture in a static state; a 100 % had a high posture in a dynamic state. The habitual F0 was between 108.71 Hz and 210.95 Hz, with a mid-frequency of 150.91 Hz belonging to the habitual masculine tone range. All the trans women presented a modal vocal range, 43.48 % chest modal, 30.43 % of the head and 26.09 % of a mixed type. 69.57 % presented a higher pitch and 30.43 % a suitable one. The voice quality was compromised at a moderate degree following the parameters of the glottis in the next decreasing order of frequency of occurrence: 95.65 % strain, 78.26 % breathiness and 69.57 % roughness. 0 % asthenic, not compromised. The characteristics of the vocal function in trans women were reported and a relationship between the obtained data was established being consistent with the underlying anatomy and physiology. Such results allow to adapt the phoniatric therapy, to prevent vocal pathologies and to serve as a contrast in future researches. La feminización de la voz es fundamental para la identidad de la mujer “trans”. Hay diferencias anatomofisiológicas de la laringe entre el sexo masculino y femenino que influyen en las características de la función vocal. Por consiguiente, la adquisición de las características vocales del género reasignado es un reto para las personas trans de sexo masculino a femenino pues el uso inapropiado de una voz feminizada con una anatomofisiología laríngea masculina, conduciría a la aparición de un problema vocal asociado al cambio de sexo. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue conocer cuáles son las características de la función vocal resultado del uso de una voz feminizada en mujeres trans de la Comunidad “Vidas Escondidas” – Neuquén y de la Asociación de Travestis, Transexuales y Transgénero de Argentina – Córdoba, en el año 2017. Estudio descriptivo simple correlacional observacional realizado en 23 mujeres trans. Se realizó una evaluación perceptivo-auditiva de la postura laríngea aplicando la Palpación laríngea de Aronson, calidad vocal con la Escala GRBAS y registro vocal, pitch y tono o F0 habitual a través del habla encadenada. Los datos de éste último fueron analizados mediante el software PRAAT, posteriormente al igual que las variables restantes fueron plasmados en tablas de registros. Se halló en un 52,17% una postura laríngea adecuada y 47,83% ascendida en estado estático; en un 100% se encontró ascendida en estado dinámico. F0 habitual entre 108,71 Hz y 210,95 Hz, con media de 150,91 Hz perteneciente al rango de tono habitual masculino. Todas presentaron registro vocal modal, el 43,48% modal de pecho, el 30,43% de cabeza, y el 26,09% mixto. El 69,57% presentaron pitch agudizado y el 30,43% adecuado. Calidad vocal comprometida grado moderado con compromiso de los parámetros de la fuente glótica en el siguiente orden decreciente de frecuencia de aparición: tensión 95,65%, soplosidad 78,26%  y rugosidad 69,57%. Astenia 0% no comprometido. Se conocieron las características de la función vocal en mujeres trans, estableciendosé una relación entre los datos obtenidos en coherencia con la anatomofisiología subyacente. Dichos resultados permiten adecuar el tratamiento foniátrico, prevenir patologías vocales y servir como contrastación en futuras investigaciones. Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología 2019-10-22 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/25873 Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba.; 2019: Suplemento JIC XX Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba; 2019: Suplemento JIC XX Revista da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Córdoba; 2019: Suplemento JIC XX 1853-0605 0014-6722 10.31053/1853.0605.v76.nSuplemento spa https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/25873/27699 Derechos de autor 2019 Universidad Nacional de Córdoba https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

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