The Relationship Between Personality, Gender, and Eating Among Gay Men

Overview:
As eating disorders have historically been associated with women, this assumption, along with societal prejudice and discrimination, has impeded effective mental health assessment and treatment among the gay community. Thus, there is a substantial need for more research focusing on males, specifically gay men, and the risk factors associated with eating disorders and related behavior. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate how personality and gender role traits contribute to the development of eating patterns and body image among gay men. This study is being conducted in hopes that the data gathered can influence future research efforts on mental health treatment for gay men who experience eating and body image-related issues. During this study, participants will be asked to complete a series of questions on SurveyMonkey (link provided on flier) about their experiences, behavior, beliefs, feelings, and demographic information that will take ten to fifteen minutes to complete. Once the survey is completed, participants may click on a link at the end of the survey to enter their email address to enter a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Study Type:
Quantitative

IRB Approved:
Yes

Target Size: 
120

Target Audience:
Cisgender gay men in the U.S.

How to Apply:
Use this link

Study Contact:
Jamie Alperin
jalperin@ego.thechicagoschool.edu