Standardised Stigma Measure (SSM)

Global Research Survey on Naturism and Social Stigma

Measuring stigma. Building evidence. Advancing dignity.

Who This Survey Is For

You are invited to participate if any of the following apply:

• You are a naturist or nudist, whether openly or privately.
• You are not a naturist, but have opinions or perceptions about nudism or naturism.
• You are neutral, curious, supportive, critical, or undecided.
• You are a researcher, educator, professional, policymaker, or stakeholder interested in stigma, social attitudes, or body-related rights.

There are no right answers. All perspectives are valuable.

What the Survey Covers

The SSM explores stigma across four key areas:

• Public attitudes toward naturists.
• Perceived judgement and social reactions.
• Internalised effects, such as fear, concealment, or self-censorship.
• Real-world experiences of exclusion or discrimination.

Together, these dimensions allow stigma to be examined as a lived social phenomenon rather than reduced to stereotype or assumption.

Anonymity and Privacy

Your privacy is essential.

• The survey is anonymous.
• No names, emails, or identifying information are required.
• Responses are analysed in aggregate only.
• No individual answers are published or shared.

In practice, your response becomes one data point among many. Analysis focuses on patterns, trends, and totals, not on any single person.

To protect research integrity, basic non-identifying safeguards may be used to reduce duplicate or automated submissions. These safeguards do not compromise anonymity.

By design, your responses cannot be linked back to you by NRE.

You may also view sample screenshots of the survey before answering: View question samples here

Why Your Participation Matters

Stigma is often discussed but rarely measured. Without data, discrimination remains invisible and easily dismissed.

Your participation helps to:

• Create credible evidence for public education and advocacy.
• Inform research, policy dialogue, and institutional decision-making.
• Improve understanding of how stigma affects confidence, safety, and social participation.
• Support a more respectful and informed public conversation about naturism.

Each completed survey strengthens the evidence base.

Time Commitment

• Estimated completion time: 10 to 15 minutes.
• You may stop at any time.
• You may skip questions you are not comfortable answering.

How the Data Will Be Used

Survey results may be used to:

• Produce aggregated reports and educational material.
• Support advocacy and awareness initiatives.
• Enable comparative analysis across regions and demographics.
• Contribute to academic and policy-facing discussions.

Results may be shared publicly only in anonymised, statistical form.

Ready to Participate?

When you are ready, click below to access the survey.

Support Independent Research and Public Education

The SSM project is developed independently by NaturismRE as part of a broader effort to create structured, evidence-based public education and institutional resources related to naturism and social stigma.

If you believe this work has value, you can help support the continued development of NRE initiatives here:

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About Naturism Resurgence (NRE)

Naturism Resurgence is an international advocacy initiative focused on advancing dignity, health, and evidence-based understanding of nudism and naturism. NRE develops structured frameworks, research tools, and policy-ready resources to support respectful social inclusion.

Authorised by Vincent Marty
Founder, Naturism Resurgence
Sydney, Australia

NaturismRE: global educational, public-health-oriented, and institutional naturism ecosystem.