Research

Participate in the Study: Voice Care and Routines in Church Settings

Singers play a meaningful role in church settings, and understanding how they care for their voices can help support their long-term vocal health. You are invited to take part in my research study exploring vocal health routines and practices among singers in church and faith-based settings. This study is conducted through Indiana University (Study #27917).

There are two opportunities to participate: an anonymous survey and a 30-minute interview. Eligible participants may choose to complete one or both activities, depending on their availability and interest.

Indiana University Research Study · #27917

Online Survey

The survey is completely anonymous and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. It asks about vocal health, routines, and resources used by church vocalists.

Eligibility

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Based in the United States
  • Currently sings in a church worship team, ensemble, choir, or as a soloist with at least 6 months of experience
  • Able to complete a self-administered online survey in English
  • Understands that participation is voluntary and anonymous
Take the Survey

Interview

The interview is a 30-minute conversation scheduled at your convenience and conducted either in person or via video call. With your consent, the interview will be audio recorded to ensure accuracy in transcription and analysis.

Eligibility

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Recognized as a subject-matter expert in church music leadership, choral direction or vocal performance in faith-based settings, or vocal training in faith-based settings
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in your area of expertise
  • Familiar with the challenges and practices related to singing voice use in church or faith-based contexts
  • Willing to participate in a 30-minute interview (via video call)
  • Able to communicate fluently in English and consents to audio recording

Submitting sends your details directly to the researcher at sjohnjor@iu.edu.

Thanks — your interest has been sent. The researcher will follow up to schedule your interview.

Survey

A brief anonymous survey that takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Interview

A 30-minute interview scheduled at your convenience and conducted via video call. With your consent, the conversation will be audio recorded for transcription and analysis. If interested, please email sjohnjor@iu.edu.

Confidentiality

Survey responses are anonymous. Interview participation is confidential, and any audio recording will be used only for research purposes with your consent. Participation is voluntary.

If you have questions or would like additional information about this research project, please contact sjohnjor@iu.edu.

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