Islanders across Jersey and Guernsey are being invited to share their views on body image and gender-related issues as part of a new regional survey.
The study, by Island Global Research, focuses on two key themes: perceptions of body image and attitudes towards masculinity and gender dynamics.
The first section examines issues such as weight loss, cosmetic treatments and surgery.
Participants are asked whether they would consider using weight loss medication or undergoing cosmetic procedures, as well as how concerned they are about the way body image is portrayed in the media and online.
The second part explores views on masculinity, misogyny and misandry.
Questions cover how widespread people believe discrimination against women and men to be, concerns about online attitudes towards women, and opinions on whether feminism negatively impacts men.
Respondents are also asked about expectations of women’s behaviour in relationships.
Researchers say early responses are already revealing notable differences in opinion between genders, particularly on the second set of topics.
The survey is open to residents of all three islands and aims to gather a broad range of perspectives regardless of background or personal experience.
Island Global Research has encouraged as many people as possible to take part, describing the results as likely to provide “insightful” snapshots of current social attitudes across the islands.
The survey is scheduled to close on 18 May 2026.
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The survey can be completed online.