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Body Image as a Case Topic for Eliciting Sensitive Health Experiences in Men
Fabio Zucchelli1, Latika Ahuja2, Beth Herring2
1Psychology Department, Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK.
Qualitative Health Research
|July 1, 2025
Summary
Engaging men in qualitative health research is challenging but crucial for understanding their needs. This study offers practical strategies for recruitment, sustained engagement, and high-quality data collection, emphasizing stakeholder involvement and masculinities.
Area of Science:
- Health and Social Sciences
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Men's Health
Background:
- Qualitative health research faces challenges in engaging men.
- Historically, body image research has focused predominantly on women.
- Understanding men's health requires effective research participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide strategies for engaging men in qualitative health research.
- To address challenges in recruiting and retaining male participants.
- To improve the quality of data collected from men in health studies.
Main Methods:
- Reflection on researcher experiences in body image studies.
- Focus on stakeholder involvement and the role of masculinities.
- Development of practical strategies for participant recruitment and engagement.
- Exploration of novel language use in research materials.
- Consideration of data collection techniques and researcher positionality.
Main Results:
- Identified practical methods for reaching men as research participants.
- Proposed approaches for maintaining men's engagement throughout the research process.
- Offered strategies for eliciting high-quality data from male participants.
- Highlighted the importance of understanding masculinities in research design.
Conclusions:
- Effective engagement of men in qualitative health research is achievable with tailored strategies.
- Involving stakeholders and considering masculinities are key to successful research.
- These strategies can lead to broader insights in health and social sciences.
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