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Looking to interview male, 18–25 y/o users about their experiences with looksmaxxing (academic research)

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Hi everyone,
I am Min, a master’s student from Utrecht University conducting research for my thesis on how young men experience body modification and body images within online looksmaxxing communities.
I’m looking to speak with people aged 18–25 who are familiar with looksmaxxing.
I’m interested in hearing from all types of participants, including:
  • Those who have tried high-commitment or physically demanding looksmaxxing methods (i.e., methods that go beyond basic grooming or 'softmaxxing’)
  • Those who have considered more extreme methods but have not tried them
  • Those who participate in the community but choose to stick to safer/basic approaches
  • Those who have left the community or distanced themselves from it
The interview will:
  • Be confidential and anonymised (no real names, usernames, or identifying details will be used in the thesis)
  • Last about 45–60 minutes, conducted via Teams call and/or email interview
  • Focus on your experiences, views, and feelings—there are no right or wrong answers
Participation is voluntary, and you can skip any question or stop the interview at any time without giving a reason.
If you:
  • Are 18–25,
  • Have experience with looksmaxxing communities,
  • And are interested in sharing your perspective,
Please send me a private message or email me at [email protected] so I can share more details and arrange a time that works for you.

Thank you for considering taking part in my research!
 
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Hi everyone,
I am Min, a master’s student from Utrecht University conducting research for my thesis on how young men experience body modification and body images within online looksmaxxing communities.
I’m looking to speak with people aged 18–25 who are familiar with looksmaxxing.
I’m interested in hearing from all types of participants, including:
  • Those who have tried high-commitment or physically demanding looksmaxxing methods (i.e., methods that go beyond basic grooming or 'softmaxxing’)
  • Those who have considered more extreme methods but have not tried them
  • Those who participate in the community but choose to stick to safer/basic approaches
  • Those who have left the community or distanced themselves from it
The interview will:
  • Be confidential and anonymised (no real names, usernames, or identifying details will be used in the thesis)
  • Last about 45–60 minutes, conducted via Teams call and/or email interview
  • Focus on your experiences, views, and feelings—there are no right or wrong answers
Participation is voluntary, and you can skip any question or stop the interview at any time without giving a reason.
If you:
  • Are 18–25,
  • Have experience with looksmaxxing communities,
  • And are interested in sharing your perspective,
Please send me a private message or email me at [email protected] so I can share more details and arrange a time that works for you.

Thank you for considering taking part in my research!
I’ll be up for it fosure
 
Hi everyone,
I am Min, a master’s student from Utrecht University conducting research for my thesis on how young men experience body modification and body images within online looksmaxxing communities.
I’m looking to speak with people aged 18–25 who are familiar with looksmaxxing.
I’m interested in hearing from all types of participants, including:
  • Those who have tried high-commitment or physically demanding looksmaxxing methods (i.e., methods that go beyond basic grooming or 'softmaxxing’)
  • Those who have considered more extreme methods but have not tried them
  • Those who participate in the community but choose to stick to safer/basic approaches
  • Those who have left the community or distanced themselves from it
The interview will:
  • Be confidential and anonymised (no real names, usernames, or identifying details will be used in the thesis)
  • Last about 45–60 minutes, conducted via Teams call and/or email interview
  • Focus on your experiences, views, and feelings—there are no right or wrong answers
Participation is voluntary, and you can skip any question or stop the interview at any time without giving a reason.
If you:
  • Are 18–25,
  • Have experience with looksmaxxing communities,
  • And are interested in sharing your perspective,
Please send me a private message or email me at [email protected] so I can share more details and arrange a time that works for you.

Thank you for considering taking part in my research!
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Hi everyone,
I am Min, a master’s student from Utrecht University conducting research for my thesis on how young men experience body modification and body images within online looksmaxxing communities.
I’m looking to speak with people aged 18–25 who are familiar with looksmaxxing.
I’m interested in hearing from all types of participants, including:
  • Those who have tried high-commitment or physically demanding looksmaxxing methods (i.e., methods that go beyond basic grooming or 'softmaxxing’)
  • Those who have considered more extreme methods but have not tried them
  • Those who participate in the community but choose to stick to safer/basic approaches
  • Those who have left the community or distanced themselves from it
The interview will:
  • Be confidential and anonymised (no real names, usernames, or identifying details will be used in the thesis)
  • Last about 45–60 minutes, conducted via Teams call and/or email interview
  • Focus on your experiences, views, and feelings—there are no right or wrong answers
Participation is voluntary, and you can skip any question or stop the interview at any time without giving a reason.
If you:
  • Are 18–25,
  • Have experience with looksmaxxing communities,
  • And are interested in sharing your perspective,
Please send me a private message or email me at [email protected] so I can share more details and arrange a time that works for you.

Thank you for considering taking part in my research!
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