BETTER MAN - Healthy relationship tool for men as early engagement
Project Details
Program Lead: Professor Kelsey Hegarty
Better Man was a randomised controlled trial of a healthy relationship website developed as an early intervention tool for men who use intimate partner violence (IPV). The trial consisted of a baseline assessment of eligibility for testing healthy relationship websites. The purpose was to assess whether there was a difference in help-seeking, IPV knowledge and readiness to change between study groups. Participants completed surveys immediately after use of websites, at three months and then at six months post-baseline data collection.
The Better Man Tool aims to increase men’s early engagement with help-seeking to ultimately reduce use of IPV and is specifically tailored for men in the community and health settings. It is designed to be a private, accessible and non-judgemental space for men. It uses evidence-based techniques to encourage awareness and self-reflection, improve communication skills and promote men’s readiness to change.
We are currently testing two healthy relationships websites for men. These websites are designed to be available to men looking for ways to improve their relationship and communication style and understand more about healthy relationships.
We want to find out if these websites:
- Increase knowledge about healthy relationships,
- Improve communication with partners and/or
- Assist men in seeking help for their behaviour in their relationships.
We are inviting men (between 18 to 50 years) currently living in Australia who have experienced relationship issues related to their behaviour in the last 12 months and have private internet access. Your participation is voluntary.
If you are interested in finding out more about this project or participating in the project:
Funding
This project is funded by National Health & Medical Research Council.