Academic surveys

From time to time, the charity receives request from academics or the media who would like male victims to take part in surveys. These form an important part of helping to ensure that the needs of male victims are adequately addressed.

The ManKind Initiative, however, does not take any responsibility for the content of these surveys or the requests.

Media/Survivors

If you are a male survivor and your ex-partner was convicted, we receive calls from the media regularly asking to speak to male survivors – if this is something you could consider helping with , please contact Mark Brooks via chairman@mankind.org.uk

(1) Natalie Quinn-Walker: Wolverhampton University

PhD Research: How do family and friends’ responses to disclosure of domestic abuse influence male victims’ disclosure and professional help-seeking behaviours?

Natalie Quinn-Walker, a PhD Researcher at the University of Wolverhampton, is conducting research exploring the experiences of men who have experienced domestic abuse from a current or former female intimate partner and have spoken to a family member and/or friend about their experience. The research aims to understand the responses and support men receive following disclosure and whether these experiences influence subsequent disclosure to others or decisions to seek professional support.

The study is open to men aged 18 or over who currently live in the UK and meet the above criteria. Participation involves completing an anonymous online questionnaire containing multiple-choice, rating-scale and open-text questions and takes approximately 15–20 minutes. Participants will not be asked to describe the domestic abuse itself in detail. Participation is entirely voluntary, and further information is provided before deciding whether to take part.

To find out more or participate, please visit: How do family and friends’ responses to disclosure of domestic abuse influence male victims’ disclosure and professional help-seeking behaviours? – Online Surveys | Online surveys 

For further information, please contact Natalie Quinn-Walker at n.quinnwalker@wlv.ac.uk

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/uow-survey/malevictimsdisclosure

Closing date: October 2027

(2) Have Your Say: Men’s Survivor Research Workshop

Have you experienced domestic abuse at any point in your life? Researchers from Swansea University and University of Birmingham are inviting men to take part in a workshop exploring how information collected by public services is used for research.

DASH (Domestic Abuse Survivors’ perceptions of public good and Harm in the use of administrative datasets for Public Health Research) aims to understand survivors’ views about the use of information already collected by services, e.g., healthcare, police, and courts. Your feedback will help ensure that future research is carried out safely, respectfully, and in ways that genuinely benefit survivors.

You will not be asked to discuss personal experiences of abuse. The workshop will focus on opinions about research, what good research looks like and how research findings should be communicated.

We are holding an in-person workshop in Birmingham in October 2026. Participants will be reimbursed £27.50 voucher per hour, and travel and childcare costs can be supported if you are travelling to us. Participation is voluntary, and you can contribute as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

To take part: you must be 18 or over, have lived experience of domestic abuse, and be willing to share your thoughts and opinions. All contributions are confidential and will not be linked to any identifying details.

To find out more: https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR169912

Or contact Enrico De Luca: e.deluca@bham.ac.uk, Dr Michaela James (m.l.james@swansea.ac.uk) or Dr El Molloy (e.molloy@bham.ac.uk).

There is no obligation to take part if you make an enquiry.

(3) Henrique Correia: Exeter University

Male Identity Formation and the Maternal Mediation of Masculinity

This doctoral research explores how male identity is formed in the absence of an emotionally engaged father, with a particular focus on how the mother mediates representations of masculinity. This study examines the broader processes through which masculinity is shaped when paternal emotional engagement is lacking. Emotional absence in this context refers to a father’s lack of emotional availability, support, or involvement in the relational dynamic of the family, which may manifest as emotional neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or psychological distance despite physical presence (Parker, 2017). This study investigates how the maternal figure influences constructions of masculinity and whether these representations challenge traditional psychoanalytic theories of male identity formation.

The study will focus on the experiences and perspectives of males aged 18 and older, using qualitative interviews with 10–12 participants. These interviews will explore how their mother’s influence, personal experiences, and external social factors have contributed to their understanding of masculinity and their own identity as males.

A voucher of £20 is provided for participation.

To Express Interest: Please contact Henrique Correia directly at: hd557@exeter.ac.uk