Association Between Perceived Stress and Pronunciation Problems in Korean Adults: A Population-Based Study (KNHANES 2021-2023)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between perceived stress and pronunciation problems using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2021-2023) among Korean adults.Methods: The data used for analysis were obtained from the 8th (2021) and 9th (2022-2023) Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Data were analyzed by chi-square and multiple logistic and linear regression analysis was also performed to assess the association between perceived stress and pronunciation problems.Statistical significance level was set at p＜0.05.Results: In the group (Group 4) with the highest levels of stress and with the most severe pronunciation problems, the odds ratio [OR] in Model 3 (adjusted for demographic and health-related factors) was 3.86 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.62-5.68).For increase in each level of perceived stress, there was a 1.13 times increase in the discomfort associated with pronunciation problems. Conclusion:The results revealed an association between perceived stress and pronunciation problems in Korean adults.As this study examines cross-sectional associations, the necessity of conducting longitudinal research on stress and pronunciation problems as subsequent research is evident to ascertain the existence of causality.
Author: Jung-eun Park
Institution: Dankook University
Language: English
Topic: Voice and Speech Disorders
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7154567427
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