NRE Research & Surveys
The NRE Health Institute conducts ongoing international research examining naturism, non-sexual nudity, stigma, wellbeing, public perception, human behaviour, and social attitudes.
Our objective is to replace assumptions with evidence, replace speculation with data, and support clearer understanding of subjects that are often misunderstood or poorly researched.
Featured Research Initiatives
These studies form the core of the NRE Health Institute research programme.
Standardised Stigma Measure (SSM)
The Standardised Stigma Measure examines public attitudes, stigma, acceptance, and social perception relating to naturism and non-sexual nudity.
With more than 131,000 responses collected internationally, the SSM has become one of the largest ongoing studies examining attitudes toward naturism and non-sexual nudity.
The study remains open and continues to collect responses from around the world.
Non-Sexual Nudity Motivations Study (NSNMS)
The Non-Sexual Nudity Motivations Study examines why people support, oppose, follow, consume, discuss, share, or participate in non-sexual nudity.
The study explores motivations, barriers, perceptions, wellbeing, media influence, body image, social attitudes, participation, and future perspectives.
Unlike studies focused solely on naturists or nudists, the NSNMS examines attitudes across the broader population.
Additional Research Studies
Global Naturism Experience Study
This anonymous study collects real-world experiences from naturists and nudists worldwide, including how people first discovered naturism, what they experienced at the beginning, and how their perception evolved over time.
Complete the SurveyPublic Perception of Naturism
This anonymous study examines how naturism is perceived by the broader public, including people who are supportive, uncertain, hesitant, neutral, or critical.
Complete the SurveyCommunity Feedback
Tell Us What You Think
This short feedback initiative allows individuals, communities, and organisations to share their views regarding the future development of naturism, the use of freely available NRE resources, and broader issues affecting the naturist ecosystem.
There are no right or wrong answers. All perspectives are welcome.
Submit Your ViewWhy These Surveys Matter
For decades, naturism and non-sexual nudity have often been discussed without sufficient data. Public assumptions, stigma, media narratives, cultural discomfort, and legal uncertainty frequently shape the conversation more than evidence.
NRE surveys aim to document real experiences, measure public perception, examine stigma and acceptance, support evidence-based discussion, improve public understanding, and encourage informed dialogue.
Privacy & Participation
All surveys are anonymous. Please do not include personally identifiable information in open-response sections.
Responses may be analysed and included in future NRE Health Institute reports, educational materials, research summaries, public-interest publications, media releases, and policy discussions.
These surveys are intended to support evidence-based understanding. They do not provide medical, legal, psychological, or professional advice.