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Acceleration and Gifted Girls : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
This study on Acceleration and Gifted Girls investigates acceleration as an intervention in secondary education within girls’ schools in New Zealand. It explains the extent that acceleration is being used for whom and with ...
Behind the mask : recognising genuine and masked expressions of emotion : the effect of therapists' training and experience : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
Accurately
recognising
facial
expressions
of
emotion
can
enhance
communication
and
the
development
of
a
therapeutic
relationship.
When
emotions
are
masked
or
inhibited,
duplicity
can
be
betrayed
...
A case study of a contentious education policy : the origins and operations of the bulk funding of teachers' salaries in New Zealand : 1815-2015 : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education, doctorate in Education, at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Bulk funding as an education policy was immensely controversial, and served to polarise the New Zealand educational community and the wider New Zealand public throughout the eight years of its operation between 1992 and ...
"Presumed straight until demonstrated otherwise" : the relationships between sexual identity, heteronormativity, sexual identity development and psychological well-being : a thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
The conceptualisation and development of a sexual identity has been debated in the
literature. Whether identity is conceptualised as categorical or on a continuum, people with
same sex experiences, such as those identifying ...
An investigation into the effectiveness of a manualised group treatment programme for chronic health conditions : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Manawatu Campus
(Massey University, 2014)
Chronic health conditions (CHC) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can have a significant psychological impact. Group interventions designed to treat a heterogeneous ...
The relationship between self-construal and psychological and socio-cultural adjustment of Asian Indian international students studying in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North
(Massey University, 2015)
New Zealand has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of Asian Indian international students undertaking study in this country in recent years, with the majority choosing a Polytechnic Institute to pursue their ...
An analysis of year 8 poor comprehenders' responses to the PAT Reading Comprehension test : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Literacy Education at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
Despite years of literacy learning, a group of students continue to struggle with reading in their final year at primary school. Many of these students show adequate decoding skills but perform poorly on comprehension ...
Bilingual literacy and academic success among Samoan born students in a New Zealand secondary school : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masterate in Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 1995)
This thesis is a study of bilingual students' literacy abilities and practices in a secondary school setting. Informed by Jim Cummins' writings on bilingual students' achievement in schools and by J. W. Oller's theories ...
Equestrian sport and the work-life interface : an exploratory study on the combination of horses, family and work in competitive, working horse riders : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
This study investigated the work-life interface and individual outcomes in a novel population of working, equestrian athletes. Work-life balance, enrichment and conflict were investigated under the premise that non-work ...
Third culture young women: Understanding their life experiences and leadership perspectives : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Business Studies (Management) at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Globalisation influences how leadership is understood and practiced and impacts on
culturally diverse interactions in New Zealand communities. Examining leadership and intersecting
diversity with regards to culture, ...