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Better Man Project seeks men to test relationships website

The Safer Families Centre is seeking men between the age of 18-50 to complete a few short surveys over a six-month period that may also help improve their relationships with a partner.

The purpose of the research is to test two healthy relationships websites for men. Both websites aim to help men who are looking for ways to improve their relationship and communications style with partners, and assist men in seeking help for their behaviour in relationships.

The researchers want to know whether these websites are helpful for men, “who may use controlling behaviour or violence in their intimate relationship/s.”

Participants have experienced relationship issues related to their behaviour in the last 12 months and be living in Australia. 

The website and surveys are fully confidential. The first part of the survey is expected to take 60 minutes, but does not have to be done all at once. There is a short, follow-up survey three months later, and a final short survey six months later. Participants will receive a Coles/Myer gift card after each stage.

“Participating is an opportunity to explore and understand more about healthy relationships and becoming aware of how your own behaviour may hinder healthy relationships with partners,” say the researchers.

“In addition, resources and information about helplines and support services are embedded within both websites and you are encouraged to contact these services when needed.”

The project team is led by Kelsey Hegarty, a general practitioner, and Carolina Navarro Medel, a psychologist, who both have an interest in men’s health. The project is based at the Department of General Practice, University of Melbourne and is funded by National Health & Medical Research Council.

The Safer Families Centre is currently a partnership between the University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, LaTrobe University and South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.

Download the Better Man Information Sheet

Find out more about the Better Man Project.

If you would like more information about the project, please contact [email protected]

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