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Going with and against the flow : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy (by thesis only) in Sociology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
In the act of breastfeeding their children beyond the age of two years women aspire to ideals for the future of the next generation. They seek physical health, emotional wellbeing, freedom of speech and human connection ...
Home from war : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University, Auckland
(Massey University, 2014)
Home from War is an account of which factors strengthen and aid coping with the impact of war, combat experiences and military service post-war for New Zealand veterans. While there is extensive and valuable research into ...
Negotiating recovery from alcoholism in the context of the Canterbury earthquakes : a thesis submitted to Massey University in fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Philosophy, Massey University, February 2014
(Massey University, 2014)
This study employs narrative inquiry to document participants’ experiences in relation to
maintaining sobriety while living through the Christchurch earthquakes. Eight women and one man
were recruited via purposive ...
The politics of identity, belonging and exclusion : Chinese immigrant parents' involvement in New Zealand early childhood education : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Arts, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
Parental involvement and parent-teacher partnership are key notions promoted in the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, and their value for children’s learning and development is nationally and internationally recognised. ...
Informing the development of tsunami vertical evacuation strategies in New Zealand : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Management at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
Tsunami education and evacuation planning promote evacuation to high ground in the event of
tsunami. In some low-lying coastal areas, the distance to safety on high ground or inland of the
hazard zone may exceed the ...
Evaluating disaster education programs for children : a thesis presented for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Management at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
This research aimed to generate new theories on how to evaluate the outcomes
and societal impacts of disaster education programs for children. In the last decade,
disaster education programs for children have been promoted ...
Giving 180 Degrees Trust's graduate students a voice : a study on an adventure-based and mentoring programme : a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
The
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Degrees
Trust
offers
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Country
Camps
and
Mentoring
programme
for
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youth
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youth
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Canterbury,
New
Zealand.
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A design-based research study to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration using a case from the New Zealand disability field : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
This study developed and evaluated an approach to promote cross-disciplinary
collaboration when studying complex real-world issues. Complex real-world issues,
such as inclusion for those experiencing disability in New ...
E kore au e ngaro, he kakano ahau : whakapapa sharing in the context of therapy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Wellington Campus, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
Maori experience disproportionately negative outcomes in mental health in New
Zealand. The adaptation of therapeutic assessments and interventions to allow more
culturally appropriate work with Maori occurs, however, ...
He iwi moke, he whanokē : iwi social services, policy and practice : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Social Policy at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
Whanau centred organisational policy and social work practice is well established within iwi and Maori organisations. Shifts in government policy thinking toward more holistic and collaborative social service provision, ...