Questions | M(SD) | Min | Max |
1. I have trouble speaking loudly or being heard in noisy situations. | 1.34( .67) | 1 | 5 |
2. I run out of air and need to take frequent breaths when talking. | 1.31( .64) | 1 | 4 |
3. I sometimes do not know what will come out when I begin speaking. | 1.27( .59) | 1 | 4 |
4. I am sometime anxious or frustrated (because of my voice). | 1.31( .70) | 1 | 5 |
5. I sometimes get depressed (because of my voice). | 1.38( .79) | 1 | 5 |
6. I have trouble using the telephone (because of my voice). | 1.20( .54) | 1 | 5 |
7. I have trouble doing my job or practicing my profession (because of my voice). | 1.34( .70) | 1 | 4 |
8. I avoid going out socially (because of my voice). | 1.20( .58) | 1 | 5 |
9. I have to repeat myself to be understood. | 1.20( .50) | 1 | 3 |
10. I have become less outgoing (because of my voice). | 1.16( .54) | 1 | 5 |
Total | 12.70(5.22) | 9 | 40 |