Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in voice characteristics between pre-professional voice users, vocal college students and acting majoring college students, using self-voice evaluation and reflux and globus sensation scale. As test tools, the Korean version of the Voice Handicap Index (K-VHI), the Korean version of the Voice-Related Quality of Life (K-VRQOL), the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI), and the Glasgow-Edenburgh Thraot Scale (GETS) were used. The subjects of the study were 68 students, including 27 college students majoring in vocal and 41 college students majoring in acting. As a result of the study, K-VHI(F), RSI, and GETS scores of college students majoring in acting were significantly higher than college students majoring in vocals (p <.05), and there was no significant difference in K-VRQOL. The students majoring in acting had more voice problems, reflux symptoms, and a globus symptoms in the throat than vocal students. These results were related to voice hygiene level and lifestyle habits. Therefore, education on the effects of lifestyle habits related to voice hygiene on voice can be helpful for prospective professional voice users.
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