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Past, present and future perspectives on the role of counselling in social work in Aotearoa New Zealand : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
Since the profession of social work began, there has been debate about whether it should
be involved in helping individuals make change, or in encouraging societal change.
Towards gaining an understanding of how this ...
The value of rapport in rangatahi Maori mental health: A Maori social work perspective: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
This thesis examines the rapport building that occurs between rangatahi Māori
whaiora (adolescent Māori who use mental health services) and Māori social workers in the field of community mental health. Six Māori social ...
From family group conferencing to whānau ora : Māori social workers talk about their experiences : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work in Social Work at Massey University, Manawatu, Aotearoa New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
This thesis explored the challenges faced by seven very experienced Māori social workers within the care and protection system. The views of these practitioners on what has improved for Māori whānau around recent changes ...
Are we failing them? : an analysis of the New Zealand criminal youth justice system : how can we further prevent youth offending and youth recidivism? : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Social Policy at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Youth crime is a prominent social issue in New Zealand that causes emotional and physical harm and loss to the numerous victims. This research provides an analysis of the current youth criminal justice system in New Zealand, ...
How do social work students perceive their fieldwork supervision experiences? : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Ma te whakaatu, ka mohio
Ma te mohio, ka marama
Ma te marama, ka matau
Ma te matau, ka ora
Through discussion comes understanding
Through understanding comes light
Through light comes wisdom
Through wisdom comes ...
Ngamotu me Kihitu nga whenua, Ngamotu me Kihitu nga turangawaewae : "Aue Te Ariki aue", kei whea ra nga tangata o te hau kainga nei? : a personal journey : where have all the people gone? : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of requirement[s] for the degree of Masters of Philosophy, a major in Social Work, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
Enclosed to the north and west by hills, edged by the Pacific Ocean and the Wairoa Hopupu-Hongenge Matangirau River, it seemed to me as a six year old that Ngamotu, Kihitu and Wairoa were the only places that existed in ...
Entering unknown territory : exploring the impact on indigenous field researchers when conducting gender based violence and child abuse research in the Solomon Islands : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Philosophy in Social Work, Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
This study explores the reflective experiences of indigenous field researchers who were involved in conducting the first population representative research study on gender-based violence and child abuse in the Solomon ...
"Integrity matters : an inquiry into social workers' understandings" : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work, School of Health and Social Services, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
This small scale study recruited a sample of qualified and experienced social work
practitioners to explore the research question: “How do social workers in Aotearoa New
Zealand perceive, understand and interpret the ...
What is this thing called grandparenting? : the social, economic and political influences on the role in New Zealand : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Social Work and Social Policy, School of Health and Social Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
In 2003 Statistics New Zealand was describing grandparenting as an ‘emerging field’. There
exists very little academic material on the subject in New Zealand although there is a prolific
literature from the US and ...
Spirituality in social work education and practice in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
There is growing interest worldwide in the place of spirituality in social work practice, but as
yet very little research in Aotearoa New Zealand. This study examines how non-Māori former
students of the social work ...