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Discourses of grief : the death of the mother : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
(Massey University, 1999)
This purpose of this study was to explore the grief of daughters on the death of their mothers. I interviewed fifteen women. This study draws on feminist post-structuralist insights into subjectivity as constructed in the ...
Experiencing international assignment : an exploratory study of Chinese international assignees : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
International Assignment is at the centre of this study. Drawing on data from interviews
with 31 Chinese assignees working for multinational companies in different cultural
contexts, it explores their perceptions of ...
Returning home to work in China after sojourning overseas : what does justice theory say about appropriate remuneration for organizational commitment and retention? : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
Foreign-invested firms in China have become a major employment destination for China returnees (people who have either worked, or studied, overseas prior to returning home to China). Some of these firms offer a local salary ...
The effect of observers' mood on level of processing of emotional schematic faces : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
The thesis examined the effect of mood on the processing of local details of emotional faces. In a series of experiments, this effect was investigated in different mood valences, intensities, and persistency. Happy, neutral ...
Interaction between physical and psychosocial work risk factors for low back symptoms : a study of prevalence, risk factors, and interaction between physical and psychosocial work risk factors for low back symptoms and its consequences (reduced activities and absenteeism) in a random sample of workers in New Zealand and in Indonesian coal mining workers : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Ergonomics at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
The prevalence of low back symptoms (LBS) in developed and industrially developing countries (IDCs) is high, and there have only been a few studies in New Zealand and IDCs. It is well known that the risk factors for LBS ...
Social physique anxiety, pregnancy and exercise : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2004)
The purpose of this study was to examine SPA and exercise during and after pregnancy. Women enrolled in community ante-natal classes participated in the investigation (Exercisers n = 36; Non-exercisers n = 17). Participants ...
Internal landscapes : pain and trauma injury through the lens of subjective experience : an exegesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
My body resonates pain. Lying here, it’s like static on a radio infuriatingly monotonous and irritating in its regularity. Stabbing,
burning, aching, it’s a constant vibration of stimulation. So wearying trying to stay ...
A psychological map of original enterprise : coding innovator behaviour : thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
This study explores the concept of original enterprise as a fundamental dimension of human behaviour. Based on biographical case histories, the thesis seeks to map innovative behaviour displayed by 100 cases of male and ...
Relationships among work adjustment variables : a thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1993)
In the context of changing patterns of work and a growing trend for individuals to occupy
more than one position during their working life, knowledge about the factors affecting work
adjustment becomes increasingly ...
Long-term unemployment and mental health in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1992)
Te aim of the present research was to identify environmental features and personal characteristics and their relationship to mental health among long-term unemployed people in New Zealand. Warr's Vitamin Model of unemployment ...