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On the origin of cognitive dissonance : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Since Festinger (1957) published his monograph describing Cognitive Dissonance (CD), a wealth of research has led to a widely accepted understanding of its nature and effect on human behaviour. Holding two conflicting ...
Men, prostate cancer and complementary and alternative medicine : a narrative inquiry : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2014)
Cancer is the most feared illness in Western societies. Yet remarkable medical advances are being made that extend life-spans that once would have been cut short by cancer. Prostate cancer is now a chronic disease in most ...
Assessing cognitive functioning in older adults and its relationship to quality of life : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Cognitive impairment of any magnitude carries an undetermined societal and individual cost. The desire to accurately predict cognitive decline at an early stage is sought-after as robust cognitive health and function in ...
Investigating the physiological impacts of capture and handling on threatened avian species by using surrogate species as models : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Science in Conservation Biology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
The conservation management of many threatened species requires the capture and handling of wild individuals for monitoring, translocation or research purposes. However whenever wild animals are captured and handled there ...
Structural and biochemical characterisation of utrophin and dystrophin spectrin repeat domains : submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ
(Massey University, 2012)
Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies are muscle-wasting disorders caused by mutations in the X-linked dystrophin gene. Dystrophin is a large cytoskeletal protein belonging to the spectrin superfamily, that links ...
A study of value creation through the use of 3PL and 4PL partners within the white goods manufacturing industry of China's domestic market : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Purpose – Over recent years many businesses have recognised that there are strong competitive advantages in adopting outsourcing of logistics functions to logistics providers worldwide. The aim of this research is to ...
Teacher perceptions of stuttering : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of MEdPsych in Educational Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Stuttering is a largely misunderstood communication disorder, which can have long-term effects for people who stutter. A predominantly negative stuttering stereotype exists; previous research has found many groups, including ...
The biotransformation of glucosinolates : a bacterial perspective : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of PhD in Food Technology at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Epidemiological studies have shown an association between the
consumption of cruciferous vegetables and a reduced risk of certain types of
cancers, in particular, colon, bladder and bowel. This is thought to be due to ...
The social barriers and social facilitators of men's medical help seeking behaviours : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Gender, along with men’s alignment with the normative masculine
identity have been identified key determinants of medical help seeking for
cancer symptoms. Combined these factors influence the self construct and
shape ...
Appraisal of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) within a context of current Waikato principles and practices : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Psychology, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
This research evaluated the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model, an established evidence-based practice from the United States (Greene, 1998), within a Waikato context in New Zealand. Special education practitioners ...