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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) Halle Foxhall: University of the West of England

My name is Halle and I’m a third-year police constable degree apprenticeship (PCDA) student currently studying at UWE Bristol.

The research is looking to explore and understand the polices response to male victims of domestic abuse and suggest strategies to improve the experience male victims of domestic abuse receive. The research topic is: ‘An exploration in to the polices response to male victims of domestic abuse’.

To take part in this study you must:

  • -Be over the age of 18 years
  • -Identify as a male
  • -live in the UK
  • -have experience domestic abuse

If you would like to take part, please follow the link below:

https://qualtricsxmftvx3v6l5.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6g7onn0qmCWYdg

Closing date: 10th February 2025

(2) Poppy Woolaston: University of Bristol

Hi, I am Poppy Woolaston, an undergraduate student at the University of Bristol, conducting research for my dissertation on ‘Female on Male Domestic Violence: The Barriers Male Victims Face in Seeking Support.’ I am seeking male participants to complete an anonymous 20-30 minute questionnaire about their experiences with abuse and seeking support. The aim of this research is to raise awareness surrounding the challenges that are faced by male victims when seeking support for abuse endured by a female partner.

Participation is voluntary, and responses will remain confidential, securely stored, and used solely for my dissertation. A list of support resources will be provided, due to the sensitive nature of the research. For more information, or to show interest in participation, please contact me at tt22061@bristol.ac.uk.

Closing date: 14th March 2025

 (3) Claire Cropper: University of Cumbria

Hello, my name is Claire. I am a third-year student studying Applied Psychology at the University of Cumbria. As part of my dissertation project, I am conducting a study which focuses on male victims that have experienced image based sexual abuse (IBSA).

IBSA involves:

  • another person who has created a nude or sexual image of you without your consent or
  • another person who has shared a nude or sexual image of you without your consent or
  • another person who has made threats to share a nude or sexual image of you without your consent.

My aim is to understand your experience of IBSA. The focus will be to explore your individual account of seeking help, identify any barriers and access to support.

To participate in this study, you must:

  • be over the age of 18 years
  • identify as male
  • live in the UK
  • have experienced image based sexual abuse (IBSA).

Participation involves taking part in an online, anonymous questionnaire, taking approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. This study has been approved by the University of Cumbria Psychology Ethics committee.

Please contact the Principal Investigator Claire Cropper (s2105477@uni.cumbria.ac.uk) if you would like more information or to participate use the link below or scan the QR code.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cumbria/ibsa

Closing date: March 2025

(4) 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

(5) 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.

(6) Clare Cannon: University of California at Davis

This research is to further our understanding of evidence-based practices for domestic violence perpetrator treatment – based on the views of domestic abuse and survivors.

Anyone over the age of 18 who has experienced domestic violence is welcome to take part. If you would like to take part, please follow the link below:

https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIOnkfs35GMkO5U

(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