Vocal Emotion Identification by Children Using Cochlear Implants, Relations to Voice Quality, and Musical Interests

Conclusions Implantation age, musical interests, and voice quality tended to have an impact on correct emotion identification. Thus, in developing the cochlear implants, it may be worth paying attention to the acoustic structures of vocal emotional expressions, especially the formant frequency of F3. Supporting the musical interests of children with HI may help their emotional development and improve their social lives.
Source: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research