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The Effects Of Social Media On The Quality Of Life Of People With Aphasia, Megan Morey
The Effects Of Social Media On The Quality Of Life Of People With Aphasia, Megan Morey
Honors College
This thesis reviews the literature regarding the effects of social media on the quality of life of people with aphasia. The review focuses on communication deficits, social isolation, quality of life, types of social media, aphasia technology and aphasia. The literature suggests that communication deficits in aphasia lead to feelings of social isolation, which then lead to a lower quality of life. However, less is known about the impact of social media on people with aphasia. Findings from this literature review suggest that technology may improve social connectedness, thereby decreasing social isolation and improving the overall quality of life of …
The Effect Of Voice Gender And Spoken Messages In Augmented Interactions, Katrina Lapham
The Effect Of Voice Gender And Spoken Messages In Augmented Interactions, Katrina Lapham
Honors College
A speech-generating device is often implemented to aid communication for those with limited ability to produce mouth speech. Although these devices have come a long way since their initial development, there are still pervasive problems regarding augmentative and alternative (AAC) technology. These problems include communication rate, intelligibility of the synthesized voice, and the effectiveness of the synthesized speech to transfer information for a variety of interactions. Additionally, the device is responsible for portraying unique information about the augmented speaker, including their competence, individuality and identity. This investigation sought to contribute to efforts aimed at understanding the impact of computer-generated voice …
Noise Exposure In University Pep Band Members: Acoustic Measurements Versus Musicians’ Perceptions, Jaime L. Roy
Noise Exposure In University Pep Band Members: Acoustic Measurements Versus Musicians’ Perceptions, Jaime L. Roy
Honors College
While noise-induced hearing loss has been studied extensively, little research has focused on music-induced hearing loss, which is due to loud music exposure. Previous research has shown that loud music from an ensemble can produce harmful noise levels. In the current research, noise levels were measured during Pep Band performances at hockey games in Alfond Arena and basketball games at the Cross Insurance Center. It was hypothesized that noise levels may differ based on the sporting event. In a second study, UMaine Pep Band members’ perceptions of noise exposure and opinions of hearing protection and hearing health were surveyed. It …