Abstract

The focus of this independent research project was to investigate the lack
of community education in regards to domestic violence (DV) against
men. To collect both primary and secondary data, the researcher used
research method of a literature review, structured interview and
survey/questionnaire. The researcher carried out a literature review to
discover what other researchers had found in relation to the topic. The
researchers sample group consisted of people of the Macarthur region, of
all different ages, occupations and backgrounds, equalling 80 participants
as the sample size.
The research drew out many major findings which definitely support the
original hypothesis. The research suggests that DV against men is an
under educated issue in the community. The most alarming statistic found
by this research is that 84% (67 of 80) participants did not know that one
in three men are victims of domestic violence, also that 93% (74 of 80) of
participants specified that they thought the statistic one in three men are
victims of domestic violence was alarming. This clearly concludes that the
original hypothesis is correct in saying that there is a lack of community
education in regards to DV against men.
Recommendations for future research are to reach a wider range of people
in the community, which will give the research a more well-rounded result.
It is also recommended that you know exactly what information you want
to find out, which will help you to collect more in-depth research. Some
results suggest the need for further research to be conducted into how we
would be able to improve the levels of education in the community about
DV against men.