Getting inside the steroid industry with Dr. Luke Turnock
Luke is a criminology lecturer at the University of Lincoln. His PhD research used ethnographic methods to explore gym culture with a specific focus on performance enhancing drugs.
In building an immersive research strategy, based on his existing personal contacts within a powerlifting community, Luke was able to gain access to information about the underground production of steroids.
We discuss his findings and also key moments from his time in the field.
Related links
Luke’s YouTube channel and Twitter profile.
The University of Lincoln staff directory.
My paper on drugs in boxing: Drugs and supplements in amateur boxing
My thoughts on using immersive research strategies: Starting to think about immersive research