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Men & Programs

MALE MOTIVATORS & BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION


Men have historically participated in programs at lower rates than women—but that doesn’t mean they are less interested in engagement, connection, or wellbeing.

This report explores an important question: what programs interest men and what encourages them to participate?

Create Meaningful Programs

Men’s participation is not simply about availability, but also about alignment. This report offers an in-depth look at men’s loneliness levels, the types of programs they’re interested in, and their motivations for participating. Programs that offer connection and opportunities to contribute can create more meaningful engagement and sustained involvement over time.

Inside the Report:

  • How participation in programs supports men’s physical, cognitive, and social wellbeing
  • What motivates men to join and what prevents them from attending programs
  • Data on how to improve program participation
  • Practical ideas to increase participation and engagement

 

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RESEARCH AUTHOR

Renae Smith-Ray, PhD
Senior Research Associate

Dr. Smith-Ray conducts research promoting healthy aging and wellbeing among older adults with specific areas of expertise in healthy cognitive aging, physical activity, behavior change, implementation science, and digital health.

Her research at Mather Institute focuses on the impact of social connections on wellbeing and health in older adults. She earned her PhD in Gerontological Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012.

 

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