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  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, U.Z. St. Rafaël, Kapucijnenvoer Leuven, Belgium.

Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|June 30, 2000
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This study analyzed vocal changes in male reporters over 30 years. Findings show aging impacts speaking fundamental frequency (SFF), SFF variability, and voice onset time (VOT), though isolating aging

Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Acoustic Phonetics
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Longitudinal studies are ideal for tracking intraindividual vocal changes.
  • Retrospective studies present methodological and interpretive challenges.
  • Vocal aging is a complex phenomenon influenced by multiple factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate long-term vocal changes in male speakers.
  • To assess the contribution of aging to observed vocal alterations.
  • To explore methodological limitations in retrospective vocal analysis.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal-comparative design was employed.
  • Digital analysis of archival and recent voice recordings from 20 male reporters.
  • Acoustic analysis focused on speaking fundamental frequency (SFF), SFF standard deviation (SFFsd), and voice onset time (VOT).

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Main Results:

  • Speaking fundamental frequency (SFF) decreased over 30 years.
  • Intraindividual variability in SFF (SFFsd) became more restricted.
  • Voice onset time (VOT) showed a strong increase.
  • Methodological factors complicated the isolation of aging's specific effects.

Conclusions:

  • Vocal aging is multifactorial, making it difficult to isolate aging's sole impact.
  • Methodological considerations are crucial in interpreting retrospective vocal studies.
  • Significant vocal changes occur over three decades in male speakers, influenced by aging and other variables.