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Furthermore, vocal self-concept was examined as a potential mediator explaining this relationship. Participants were assigned to the cases group if they had a clinically significant finding in voice examinations consisting of video laryngoscopy (VLS), auditory assessment (RBH), and the Voice Handicap Index (VHI) were assigned to the cases group. Psychosocial assessments comprised questions about singing activities and participation in voice training as well as validated questionnaires regarding self-efficacy (LSWS) and vocal self-concept (FESS). Group comparisons and mediation analyses were conducted. Analyses revealed a decreased risk of voice problems for teachers who sing regularly (OR: 0.442, p = 0.038). Furthermore, the absence of voice problems was associated significantly with higher self-efficacy ratings (t(113) = 1.71, p = 0.045). 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