Neural adaptation to changes in self-voice during puberty

Ana P. Pinheiro*, Jean Julien Aucouturier, Sonja A. Kotz

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Abstract

The human voice is a potent social signal and a distinctive marker of individual identity. As individuals go through puberty, their voices undergo acoustic changes, setting them apart from others. In this article, we propose that hormonal fluctuations in conjunction with morphological vocal tract changes during puberty establish a sensitive developmental phase that affects the monitoring of the adolescent voice and, specifically, self–other distinction. Furthermore, the protracted maturation of brain regions responsible for voice processing, coupled with the dynamically evolving social environment of adolescents, likely disrupts a clear differentiation of the self-voice from others’ voices. This socioneuroendocrine framework offers a holistic understanding of voice monitoring during adolescence.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)777-787
Number of pages11
JournalTrends in Neurosciences
Volume47
Issue number10
Early online date29 Aug 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • adolescence
  • brain maturation
  • hallucinations
  • hormones
  • sensitive period
  • sensory feedback

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