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    "Social justice is a spiritual practice" : exploring civil society participation among young Anglican social justice activists in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2021) Rivera-Puddle, Catherine
    This research explores how, and what, young Anglican social justice activists are contributing to civil society in Aotearoa New Zealand in the early 21st century. I wanted to know how the Anglican Christian worldview of my research participants was forming them into a particular type of subject, and if/how this was impacting the engagement of the Anglican Church in New Zealand’s civic and public spaces. The research findings draw from in-depth ethnographic fieldwork based in sensory methodologies that engaged with members of an Anglican Diocese in New Zealand, which I call Diocese J. A theoretical lens of Assemblages and Phenomenological Becoming is used to examine how these social justice activists were formed. The results from the fieldwork indicated that the young social justice activists in Diocese J were shaped by main three factors: living in Intentional Communities, engaging with rhythmic and sensorial spiritual practices, and existing Anglican ecumenical and interfaith activity in civil society. My research also signaled that interactions with civil society amongst my participants were changing from how Anglicans in Diocese J had inhabited this space in the past. For my participants, a concern to provide social services and charity was declining and interest in social justice was growing. Aspects contributing to these changing civil society interactions were neoliberal economic precarity, the looming uncertain future in a climate-shocked world, a decline in the societal influence of mainline Christian denominations in New Zealand, the incorporation of a new religious movement (neo-monastic evangelicals) into Diocese J, and transnational institutional Anglican initiatives for change in response to de-growth in Western Anglicanism. I argue that the types of civic participation and social justice activities these young Anglicans chose to get involved with were influenced by their embodied experiences of rhythms of daily and spiritual life, and understandings of time, space, and theologies of human flourishing and pluralism.
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    NZSO:experiments : bringing the NZSO to millenials : an exegesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2017) Patel, Mon
    The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra [NZSO] are experiencing a declining audience and need to re-evaluate their position within the New Zealand cultural landscape. One of the key challenges for the NZSO is finding ways to engage new, younger audiences and foster relationships with them into the future. The intention of this research is to explore new ways that the NZSO can create and maintain connections with the millennial audience. My exploration began by researching what barriers currently prevent younger audiences from engaging with the NZSO. My approach combined ethnography, observation, and semi-structured interviews to investigate the NZSO experience. The findings highlighted that millennials value experiences that are discoverable, open-ended, and shareable. This research provides a framework for exploring engagement and interaction between the NZSO and millennials. NZSO:experiments employs a dynamic audio-visual communication system that facilitates a connection between the NZSO and new, younger audiences. The system is an interactive experience which intrigues, attracts, and engages an audience while fostering new connections with millennials through the use of already familiar social spaces. NZSO:experiments sets out to change perceptions around the NZSO by creating points of engagement that appeal to millennials and the way they digest experiences.
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    Visual sound : classical concert experience design for millennials : thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Design at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2017) Sun, Shuying
    This thesis explores ways of engaging millennials in meaningful and relevant experiences which they would not normally engage with. It uses classical music as its case study since the popularity of classical music with millennials is low and declining. This project carried out exploratory work in experience design, focused on identifying the factors that discourage young people from attending classical music concerts. It then proceeded to design a concert experience which would fulfill millennials’ social needs and expectations of what they hope to experience when attending a classical concert. Visual Sound is a prototype which supports the active engagement of audiences, enabling them to both participate and contribute in a multisensory orchestra experience through a mobile interface. Audience participation and music visualisation were combined to create a designed experience. Through research, development and testing, the thesis demonstrates principles that can be applied to engage millennial audiences.
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    "Lives overpromised" : the transition to adulthood and the 'quarter-life crisis' : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
    (Massey University, 2009) Rasmussen, Nikki Jane
    In recent years there has been a lot of speculation and (often negative) stereotyping about 'Generation Y'. Many witty labels have emerged to describe the generation from an outside perspective, but few have explored the perspective of these young people as they enter the 'real world' and embark upon their 'adult' lives. Whilst the generation has had limited attention from the academic world, the concept of a 'quarter-life crisis' has emerged through the popular media, proposed by journalists Robbins and Wilner (2001). Although such a concept may be readily dismissed as media hype, or a fabrication of spoiled, whining 'Gen Y'ers, there is much evidence to suggest that the transition to adulthood today is much more complex and turbulent than that experienced by previous generations. Through six focus group discussions involving 26 members of Generation Y going through the 'quarter-life' (or 'emerging adulthood') stage, this study sought to explore how the transition to adulthood is experienced by young people in New Zealand, including the highs and lows, challenges and pitfalls; whether these years represented a time of personal 'crisis'; and how they felt about their future looking forward. Participants' stories suggested that many felt ill-prepared for the demands and decisions of the 'real world', which sat at odds with what they had been conditioned to expect. While not all of the participants experienced this phase as a 'crisis' in the true sense of the word, many found themselves disappointed with how life in the 'real world' was turning out, unsettled by the disintegration of their initial plans and dreams, and overwhelmed by the complexity of this life stage. Nonetheless, they clung to hopes that the "good life" and the "happily ever after" that they had long-expected would eventually materialise - that fate would intervene and deliver the destiny they felt they deserved. The findings highlight the mismatch between how young people are prepared for the transition to adulthood and how they experience it. The implications of this situation and recommendations for addressing it are discussed.