Researching sensitive issues with men: some reflections

Martin Robb

Chapter 30 in Handbook of Sensitive Research in the Social Sciences, 2025, pp 447-456 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores some of the factors that come into play when researching sensitive topics with men. It argues that there are issues specific to sensitive research with men, arising from the nature of masculine identities and the ways that masculinity ‘works’ in the research process. Drawing on two case studies from the author's experience as a researcher—first, a focus group study on gender identity with young men, and second, an interview study with bereaved fathers—the chapter discusses both the challenges of researching sensitive topics with men and some strategies that may be helpful in ensuring that such research is effective and productive.

Keywords: Men; Masculinities; Gender; Identity; Bereavement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035315222
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