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) University College London

Study Overview

Researchers at University College London (UCL) are conducting a study on the psychological factors linking childhood maltreatment and domestic abuse, and on the therapeutic approaches that may help individuals who were maltreated in childhood develop safe and healthy romantic relationships.

Eligibility Criteria

We are recruiting UK-based mental health professionals, registered with a Professional Standards Authority (PSA)-accredited body, who have experience working with adolescents or adults who have faced maltreatment in childhood and later experienced domestic abuse in their romantic relationships.

How to Participate

If you would like to participate, sign up via this link: http://bit.ly/41lGXon. Following a brief screening call and questionnaire, you will be invited to take part in a remote, one-on-one semi-structured interview lasting up to 1 hour.

For full details, please find the study information sheet attached.

Closing date: April 2025

(2) Chenae Beaumont: University of East London

Study Overview
I am conducting a research study titled “A Qualitative Exploration of Lived Experiences in Domestically Abusive Relationships,” which focuses on male victims of domestic violence and their reluctance to report abuse. The aim of this study is to explore the under-reported experiences of male victims, the psychological barriers they face, and the societal factors that contribute to their silence. Domestic violence often carries gendered stereotypes, and male victims frequently face unique challenges in acknowledging and disclosing their abuse. This research will provide a deeper understanding of the obstacles that prevent men from seeking help and reporting their experiences.

Eligibility Criteria
I am seeking male participants aged 18 and over who have experienced domestic violence. Participants must be willing to engage in a confidential, one-on-one interview, where they will share their experiences and reflections on the harmful barriers that discourage them from seeking support.

How to Participate
If you would like to participate, please email me at- u2275619@uel.ac.uk. After an initial information sheet, you will be invited to a 45–60-minute interview conducted via MS Teams. The interview will be audio-only to ensure privacy, and it will be recorded for analysis.

For further details, please refer to the information sheet here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQNP6cQhFSf6eIsgFSJipp-CWGpzdxpyYcfzoXhEHnsCXfHEIepUOZdmVCYjldbbcZt3IDaaelv6Ume/pub].

Closing Date: 1^st May 2025

(3) Melbee (Wen-Chieh) Lin: York St John University

Hello all,

I am reaching out to ask if you would be willing to share your experiences as an immigrant regarding domestic abuse in the context of an intercultural relationship. Specifically, I am interested in how cultural factors may influence relational difficulties.

I am currently a trainee counselling psychologist at York St John University, and I am conducting research to explore immigrants’ experiences with relational challenges and cultural differences in the U.K. Your insights would be invaluable to this study. The conversation would last approximately one hour and would focus mainly on cultural factors, followed by a debriefing session on your wellbeing.

If you are open to participating, please contact me before May 20^th 2025. You can reach me at my email: wen-chieh.lin@yorksj.ac.uk.

Closing date: 20th May 2025

Research Participation Opportunity: Understanding Male Victims of Intimate Partner Abuse

(4) Researchers: Agnieszka Piotrowska, Christine Pang, Heather Gwyther, Mariya Rozenfeld, Nicola Steeples

We are Level 5 students at LC&CTA pursuing a Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Our research explores the experiences of male victims of intimate partner abuse, focusing on the psychological and emotional factors that keep them in abusive relationships. The study aims to inform psychotherapeutic practice and improve support for male survivors.

We are seeking male participants in the UK who have experienced intimate partner abuse but are no longer in the relationship. Participation involves a confidential, semi-structured interview where individuals can share their lived experiences. Interviews will be recorded for accuracy, anonymised, and securely stored following ethical research guidelines.

Participants have the right to withdraw at any time before the 30th of July 2025. To support the respondents we offer six no-fee counselling sessions.

This research is planned to be submitted to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Research Conference 2026 and may contribute to academic publications, ensuring greater awareness and improved therapeutic approaches for male survivors.

Please use this email to contact us or ask any questions: Lccta.research@gmail.com

Closing date: July 2025

(5) University of Bristol and University of Oxford – Male Victims /Survivors Research: GP Training Programme

Summary of project

IRIS+ is a programme of training for GPs. It aims to give them skills to offer better support to women, men, and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. Researchers at the University of Bristol and University of Oxford are currently updating the training so it can be tested in a new research project. They are seeking advice from male survivors about what GPs should know in order to provide better care to men who experience abuse.

Looking to speak with male survivors who:

• Are over 18
• Have already received support and are safe from harm.
• Are happy to do a confidential phone call or online meeting with a member of the research team.

Practicalities

• The team will give a £25 shopping voucher as a thank you
• There will be opportunities to continue to act as an advisor for the rest of the research project

If you would like to take part please contact anna.dowrick@phc.ox.ac.uk

(6) Dr Ben Hine: University of West London

– New Research – We’re exploring a critical issue: Homelessness among men due to domestic violence and abuse (DVA). If you’ve experienced homelessness in the UK in the last 10 years and it’s related to DVA, we need to hear your story.

Your experiences matter and can make a difference. If you’re a man over 18 in the UK who has faced these challenges, please contact Ben.Hine@uwl.ac.uk for an interview. Let’s shed light on this issue and drive change.

(7) Dr Ben Hine: University of West London

My name is Ben Hine and I am a senior lecturer in Psychology at the University of West London. The focus of this project is the experiences of third party callers that have accessed the ManKind Initiative helpline on behalf of somebody else. My aim is to understand the potential barriers which may prevent some men from accessing help themselves. This study has been approved by the UWL ethics committee.

Participation of this survey is voluntary and all data will be kept confidential. You have the right to withdraw your data at any point should you decide to take part, and can leave questions blank if you do not wish to answer them. The survey consists of 5 demographic questions, followed by 11 open-ended questions. The survey may take around 20 minutes or longer, depending on how much detail you choose to go into.

Survey: https://uwlpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_efdH4Udriywe9Lf