Venturing to the Unknown: Men's Studies in Greater China

Major Study Highlights

Identify how the male victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) make sense of their experiences
Explore the adjustment and coping of male victims in facing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

1. Which of the following do you think are the emotions men suffer from intimate partner violence? (can tick more than one)

2. Which of the following do you think are the coping behaviors of men suffer from intimate partner violence? (can tick more than one)

Give in

Accommodate

Tolerate

Continue to satisfy wife's needs (even by means of loan and gambling)

Do anything to fulfill the role as the breadwinner

Delay in seeking help, until breaking point

Seek informal support from peers, then social and mental health service, but resist to seek help from family members

3. Which of the following cultural effects do you think impact men suffer from intimate partner violence? (can tick more than one)

Exposure of being hurt or abused in front of others is a sign of weakness

Showing fear is a sign of weakness

Men are to protect their wives, therefore not fighting back

Men are to be brave and overcome problems on their own

Others (please specify):

1. Do you think there are sufficient supports for men in Hong Kong?

2. What suggestion(s) will you give for a better policy for men in Hong Kong?

(The collected data will only be used for internal research purposes)