Ongoing Projects
The Real Face of Men’s Health: 2025 Canadian Report
Co-authored by Dr. John Oliffe and Niigaan Sinclair, and funded by Movember, this report details the big picture of the state of men’s health in Canada, and advocates for the creation of the country’s first National Men’s Health Strategy. It also urges the Government of Canada to commit to the development of this strategy, acknowledging men’s health as a national public health priority.
Men Building Intimate Partners Relationships
Using participatory research action methods and drawing on strengths-based approaches, this international project spanning 110 men across 15 countries chronicles the connections between masculinities and men’s intimate partner relationships, with a specific focus on men’s strategies for building equitable and sustainable intimate relationships.
Preventing Male Suicide through Social Connection and Mutual Help
Funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund, this photovoice project explored the experiences and perspectives of Canadian-based men in the ways in which they connected with and supported their male peers. Sixty-five men across Canada were interviewed on Zoom to share their experiences and strategies in building social connections and seeking mutual help.
Canadian-based racialized gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (GBTQ) men’s suicidality
Drawing on the experiences of 32 participants of diverse racial, sexual and gender identities across Canada, this project explores racialized GBTQ men’s experiences of, and strategies for dealing with suicidality. The findings from this project provide valuable and critical insights that can tailor existing suicide prevention and mental health promotion programs in Canada to be more culturally-responsive and gender transformative.
The Gendered Dimensions of Men’s Post-Prostatectomy Experiences
This study’s objective is to advance the gendered dimensions of men’s post- prostatectomy experiences using narrative methodologies by integrating men’s narratives and storytelling methods to identify and describe post-prostatectomy experiences related to mental health, intimate partner relationships, peer support, and using healthcare services. These insights have the potential to contribute to the development of targeted, gender-responsive interventions to support the emotional and relational well-being of men and their intimate partners post-prostatectomy.
Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Men’s Experiences with Medical Assistance in Dying
This study explores healthcare providers’ perspectives on men’s experiences with Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Through qualitative interviews with various healthcare providers involved in MAiD care, the study examines how masculinity, relationships, meaning-making, and spirituality may shape men’s end-of-life experiences. Findings aim to inform gender-sensitive approaches to end-of-life care and improve support for men and their families.
Ongoing Projects
The Real Face of Men’s Health: 2025 Canadian Report
Co-authored by Dr. John Oliffe and Niigaan Sinclair, and funded by Movember, this report details the big picture of the state of men’s health in Canada, and advocates for the creation of the country’s first National Men’s Health Strategy. It also urges the Government of Canada to commit to the development of this strategy, acknowledging men’s health as a national public health priority.
Men Building Intimate Partners Relationships
Using participatory research action methods and drawing on strengths-based approaches, this international project spanning 110 men across 15 countries chronicles the connections between masculinities and men’s intimate partner relationships, with a specific focus on men’s strategies for building equitable and sustainable intimate relationships.
Preventing Male Suicide through Social Connection and Mutual Help
Funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund, this photovoice project explored the experiences and perspectives of Canadian-based men in the ways in which they connected with and supported their male peers. Sixty-five men across Canada were interviewed on Zoom to share their experiences and strategies in building social connections and seeking mutual help.