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Returning to the familiar, or the foreign? : expectations and experiences of self-initiating repatriate New Zealanders : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
This study explores the expectations and experiences of self-initiating repatriate (SIR)
New Zealanders. It builds theory based on empirical data from distinct ‘before’ and
‘after’ repatriation phases. This research has ...
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 ...
A transitional study of migration, alcohol use and concept of alcohol drinking behaviours amongst Chinese migrants in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Master of Philosophy, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Migration is a complex and stressful life changing event. Resettlement process can cause
tremendous stress for Chinese migrants, due to the huge differences between China and
New Zealand. Alcohol use behaviours among ...
Enhancing vehicle utilization via a mobile application within the courier industry in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Supply Change Management at Massey University, College of Sciences, School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
In the New Zealand transport sector, the Owner-Operator is an indispensable part of
Logistics industry. Most couriers and road freight companies Owner-Operators as
independent contractors for delivery service. Hence, the ...
How do social dominance and minority influence affect the collaboration of refugee services? : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Social Dominance Theory has problematic implications for humanitarian work: It
suggests that stakeholders of the humanitarian sector collectively maintain the social
hierarchies that disadvantage the very minorities that ...
Holes in the family : exploring a black African parents's HIV education to young people in the absence of extended family in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
HIV and AIDS is a serious public health issue in New Zealand. As with other communities Black Africans may be exposed to HIV. There is a need to explore ways of reducing HIV exposure to this community. This study sought ...
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 ...
Early childhood teachers' perceptions of the social validity of the incredible years teacher classroom management programme in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Educational Psychology at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
The Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management (IY TCM) programme is being offered to teachers of young children in Aotearoa New Zealand by the Ministry of Education to support the provision of more positive learning ...
IT as a social and learning tool for international students : a case study in ICT education : a thesis presented in a partial fulfilment of the requirements for Masters of Information Science (IT) at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand, in 2015
(Massey University, 2015)
Internationalisation of education industry has increased the international student intake amongst private and public funded education providers in western countries. However, international students face many challenges in ...
The relationship between standard of living and quality of life for older New Zealanders : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
The well-being of older people is an increasingly important issue. This is due to both the increasing proportion of older people in the population and rising levels of inequality in New Zealand. What well-being is and what ...