Speech Traits: Expression and Perception (STEP) Study - Adults that Dislike their own Voice

STUDY BASICS

Do you hate the way you sound when you talk? Do you loathe how your voice sounds? Do you wish you communicated differently? We want to hear from people who don’t like or even hate the sound of their voice, speech, or other communication features. If you are 18 or older you may be eligible for a research study to understand the experiences of people who dislike the sound of their own voice.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences of people who claim to have experiences of what we term “communicative dysphoria,” also referred to as “vocal dysphoria” (the word “dysphoria” refers to a state of feeling very unhappy, uneasy, or dissatisfied).  

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• 18 or older
• dislike the sound of your own voice/or speech

 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

You will be asked to complete a five-part survey, which will take up to 30 minutes to complete.  These will include some basic screening questions, demographic questions, a series of questions about how you experience your own voice and speech, a measure of personality, and a measure of depression.