An Important Research Opportunity

[Tim Gier]

Fellow vegetarians and vegans, I am writing to announce an exciting opportunity for vegetarian and vegan fathers to participate in an important research study.  There will be little work involved; participants will be interviewed confidentially about their experiences as men and fathers.

Here are the details:

William Marsiglio Ph. D., Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law at the University of Florida (Gainesville) is the early stages of starting a new project concerning the intersection of the health of men who are fathers and their own children’s health.  Dr. Marsiglio’s research will entail interviewing (in person or electronically) a wide range of fathers (some very healthy – others not) and fathers of children (some who are very healthy – to others who have chronic health problems).  As one part of this project, Dr. Marsiglio wants to explore any special concerns, challenges, or opportunities facing fathers who consider themselves vegetarian or vegan as well as how a father’s life choices may affect his children, their choices, their health and their lives.

How you can help:

Are you a (or do you know of any) father living in the US who has children 24 years of age or younger who lives as a vegetarian or vegan? (Father and children may be of any health status.)  If you are, and would be willing to help Dr. Marsiglio in this important research, please contact him directly by email at: [e-mail] or by telephone at: 352-256-3046.  If you contact Dr. Marsiglio by email, please indicate how many children you have, their ages, and their gender (# each of sons/daughters).

Fathers selected for inclusion in the study, will be interviewed for about 1 – 2 hours and will receive $30 after completion.

Please see the attached flyer for other information.

Thank you!

Here's Dr. Marsiglio's latest book:

[Carolyn Bailey]

Has there been much of a response to this? I think it's a great opportunity to get the word out about the health benefits of living vegan. And get paid for doing so!