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ArticleHealth promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals2026

Social Identity and Wellbeing of Australian Vegan Men: A Qualitative Interview Study.

Megan F Lee, Julian Madsen, Jessica Bayes, Courtney McLean, Angela Gilmour, Sophia Blom, Aiden Van Elst, Talitha Best

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Article in Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Megan F LeeFaculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7531-5312
Julian MadsenMonash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5611-8217
Jessica BayesSouthern Cross University, Lismore Campus, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0601-6129
Courtney McLeanMonash University, School of Psychological Science, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3896-2419
Angela GilmourFaculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4251-3779
Sophia BlomFaculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3090-7289
Aiden Van ElstFaculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3640-7299
Talitha BestNeuroHealth Lab, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8849-1411

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWith the global rise of veganism, shifting dietary habits are reshaping the social roles and identities of Australian vegan men. Despite a predominance of research in female experiences of veganism, this topic remains underexplored for men.

methodUsing the social identity theory framework, this phenomenological, semi-structured interview study explores how 27 Australian vegan men perceive and navigate their social identities within their social relationships. Using reflexive thematic analysis, we found four main themes.

resultsThe first two illustrating out-group interactions: (i) masculinity and moral identity and (ii) navigating vegan identity: community and cultural integration and the final two illustrating within-group interactions, (iii) Negotiating dietary boundaries: whole-food and flexible veganism and (iv) close connections: strengthening personal bonds.

conclusionAustralian vegan men navigated their social identities through out-group dynamics involving masculinity, ethical commitments and community integration, and in-group dynamics marked by dietary boundary negotiation and solidarity with vegan communities. However, they also faced social isolation and strained relationships. SO WHAT?: Their experiences reflected identity negotiation processes shaped by moral values, subgroup tensions and the importance of supportive social relationships in sustaining vegan practices. We recommend awareness of vegan male experiences of stigma, false perceptions and struggles with masculine ideals versus masculine values.

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Diet, VeganSocial IdentificationVegansAdultAustraliaHumansInterpersonal RelationsInterviews as TopicMaleMasculinityMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSocial GroupYoung AdultAustraliamasculinityplant‐basedsocialveganismvegetarian

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PMCPMC13317762

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