Frequently asked questions about the Wave 5 survey

Find the answers to common questions about the Ten to Men Wave 5 survey.

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The online survey

I received a letter in the mail but have lost it and the unique login code

Please call the Ten to Men Helpdesk on 1800 019 606, or email [email protected] and we can provide you with a new login code. You may need to provide verification information for this query.

Can I use my smartphone/tablet to do the online survey?

Yes. The survey has been designed to be compatible with smartphones and tablets.

I'm having difficulty accessing the online survey. What should I do?

Please call the Ten to Men Helpdesk on 1800 019 606, or email [email protected]

I don't want to do it all in one go. Can I save it and come back and finish it later?

Yes. You can save it and finish it later. Make sure you have saved before exiting though or you will have to start again.

I’m experiencing technical difficulties with my survey. Who can I speak to?

You can call the Ten to Men Helpdesk on 1800 019 606, or email your query to [email protected].

How secure is this online survey?

To ensure that your information is kept secure, we use strong encryption technology. This means that the information you send is not able to be read by anyone, except those involved in the study who are authorised to access it. Your information will be confidential and any information linking you to your responses will be removed or stored separately. You can also help ensure the security of your information by keeping your log in details in a secure place. Learn more about privacy and confidentiality.

Can you send me a hard copy of the survey?

No. This survey is only available to be completed online. If you have questions, please call the Ten to Men Helpdesk on 1800 019 606.

Can I complete my survey over the phone? 

Yes, we’re happy to administer your survey over the phone. To organise to complete your survey over the phone, please call the Ten to Men Helpdesk on 1800 019 606. Please note that some participants might find some of the survey content sensitive and therefore feel more comfortable answering the survey online. 

About Ten to Men

What is Ten to Men?

Ten to Men is a study on male health. It is a longitudinal study, meaning that we return to participants every few years for an update (a ‘wave’), so we can understand how changing life stages and circumstances affect boys’ and men’s health and wellbeing over time. This is the first study nation-wide longitudinal study of men’s health in Australia.

Why does my participation in Ten to Men matter?

Researchers use de-identified and combined responses from the study to discover what could most help improve the health and wellbeing of Australian men and boys. The longer you and other participants continue in the study, the clearer the picture becomes about the key factors that impact health and wellbeing. By looking at participants’ health over time we can see how health-related experiences and behaviours in early life affect health and wellbeing in later life.

Why is the study called ‘Ten to Men’?

The study’s name refers to the age range of participants at Wave 1 (10-55 years – from ten to men). It also refers to the study following participants over time, as the 10-year-old cohort grow into men.

Who funds the study?

The study is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care.

How will the data be used?

Ten to Men was developed as part of the Australian Government’s 2010 National Male Health Policy. It is now guided by the National Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030. Data from the study will be used by researchers and policy makers to improve our understanding of men’s health in Australia, and to inform government policies and programs related to men’s health.

To see some of the findings that have emerged from Ten to Men so far, visit Research findings.

I’d like more information about the study. Who can I speak to?

You can contact the Ten to Men Helpdesk on 1800 019 606, or email your query to [email protected].

The survey questions

Why are you interested in these topics?

The Australian Government’s 2010 National Male Health Policy identified several priority areas for male health. These priority areas have been built upon in the more recent National Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030. The topics covered in Ten to Men have been selected to inform these priority areas.

Who came up with the questions?

Many of the questions in this survey have been included in previous waves of Ten to Men, though some new questions have also been included. Several of these questions have been used in other Australian or international research. Selection of the questions for this online survey was overseen by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, in consultation with men’s health stakeholders and a group of leading researchers. Find out more information on the study team.

What if I don’t want to answer some of the questions?

If you don’t feel comfortable answering any of the questions, you can skip over them. If a question upsets you, you can talk to the study team (1800 019 606), who can give you information about support services. Contact numbers for support services are also provided within the survey instrument.

Data storage and security

Who has access to the data?

Strict procedures are followed by all involved in the management and running of the study to ensure only authorised people have access to the information provided to us, and all interviewers, researchers and others involved in the study comply with the Privacy Act 1988. Learn more about how we protect your data.

Where is the data stored?

The data will be stored by the Social Research Centre in accordance with strict security procedures. Electronic data will be stored on password-protected computers. Only authorised researchers can access them.

Gift cards

Do I get paid for taking part?

No, but in recognition of your ongoing participation when you submit your survey, a $30 e-gift card will be emailed/mailed to you. You can choose to spend this at a selected retailer or ask us to donate it to Beyond Blue, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia or The Fathering Project.

In addition, participants who complete their survey before 29 August 2024, could be randomly selected to receive a $500 e-gift card. The earlier you complete the survey, the more chances you have to be selected. 

Can I receive my e-gift card by mail?

Yes. If you do not have an email address, you can choose to receive your $30 gift card by mail. Please note that there could be a delay in receiving your gift card by mail compared to email.

How will I know if I am randomly selected to receive a $500 e-gift card?

Recipients will be notified via email and/or telephone and published on the website. Visit our Terms and Conditions page for further information

Privacy and consent

How is my privacy protected?

Ten to Men adheres to strict privacy laws and ethical frameworks. The study is bound by State and Commonwealth privacy laws, and we have set up a range of procedures to protect your privacy and confidentiality. Personal information, such as your name, date of birth and address is separated from your survey responses and from any health information we obtain from other sources.  In addition, all researchers using the data must sign a deed of confidentiality. These measures ensure that no-one can identify you from your survey answers.

Find out more about the Research Information Privacy Policy on the Social Research Centre website.

Why do you need my consent?

Ethical research practices require that all participants provide informed consent to take part in the survey. This means that you are informed about the purpose of the research, who is conducting the research, what happens to your information and how you can refuse to take part without penalty.

Ten to Men asks for your consent to take part in this online survey, which occurs when you complete the survey.

Do I have to participate?

No. Participation in Ten to Men is voluntary and you can withdraw from the study at any time. If you wish to leave the study, please call us on 1800 019 606.

Does Ten to Men have ethical clearance?

Yes. Ethics clearance is given by the Australian Institute of Family Studies’ Human Research Ethics Committee. If you would like to contact the committee you can submit an enquiry form.

Learn more about ethical approval for Ten to Men.

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