Universität zu Köln

Salm, Sandra ORCID: 0000-0003-1392-0140, Hower, Kira, Neumann, Sandra and Ansmann, Lena (2020). Validation of the German Version of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire for Male-to-Female Transsexuals. J. Voice, 34 (1). S. 68 - 78. NEW YORK: MOSBY-ELSEVIER. ISSN 1873-4588

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Objective. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the German translation of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire for Male-to-Female Transsexuals (TVQ(MtF)), an instrument assessing the voice-related quality of life (VrQoL) in trans women. Study Design. This is a cross-sectional study. Method. The conducted online survey contained the TVQMtF as well as a generic measurement of VrQoL (Voice Handicap Index) and items on transition. Data of 127 trans women were analyzed computing coefficients of reliability and convergent validity. Additionally, confirmatory factor analysis and model modification were performed. Results. Analyses revealed excellent internal consistency (a = 0.97), split-half reliability (r(SB) = 0.95) and good convergent validity. Significant associations were found between the total scores of the German TVQMtF and the Voice Handicap Index (r = 0.88; P < 0.001) as well as the vocal self-perception (r = -0.57; P < 0.001). An acceptable model with a two-factor structure including 22 of the 30 items was found. Conclusions. The TVQMtF is the first German reliable and valid measurement of VrQoL for trans women. Therefore, its utilization can be recommended for clinical and research purposes in the fields of voice therapy and surgery.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Salm, Sandra UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0003-1392-0140 UNSPECIFIED Hower, Kira UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Neumann, Sandra UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Ansmann, Lena UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-352003
DOI:	10.1016/j.jvoice.2018.06.010
Journal or Publication Title:	J. Voice
Volume:	34
Number:	1
Page Range:	S. 68 - 78
Date:	2020
Publisher:	MOSBY-ELSEVIER
Place of Publication:	NEW YORK
ISSN:	1873-4588
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language TVQ(MTF); VALIDITY; PERCEPTIONS; GENDER Multiple languages Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology; Otorhinolaryngology Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/35200