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The success and value of non-formal education for sustainable development : the case of children in the Wilderness Eco-Club Programme in the Zambezi region, Southern Africa : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Environmental Management at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2018)
Education for sustainable development (ESD) has emerged strongly in recent years to become a
key mechanism for moving towards a more sustainable future. The aim of this study is to gauge
the success and value of non-formal ...
Vicarious futurity : parents' perspectives on locating strength in adolescents with autism : this thesis is presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Health Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
Research into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has largely taken place within the biomedical
model of illness and disease. It has focussed on young children, based on the understanding that
early intervention provides the ...
How prepared are New Zealanders to achieve adequate consumption in retirement? : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Banking at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2018)
The majority of New Zealand retirees are happy with their current level of
retirement income; however, the critical issue is “Will their financial resources
last?” This question provides the catalyst for this thesis, ...
Emergency preparedness and response in New Zealand schools : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Management at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
International disaster risk reduction efforts prioritise school safety. Providing a safe learning environment for students and ensuring their continued access to education after an emergency has a positive influence on ...
Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth in New Zealand Surf Lifesavers : an analysis of age, gender, social support, & self-efficacy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
Introduction. New Zealand surf lifeguards are exposed to a range of potentially
traumatic events including search and rescue, trauma and medical care, and body
retrievals. Although extensive training is required and peer ...
Early childhood teachers' beliefs and experiences of identification and referral for early intervention services in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Educational Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
This research addresses a gap in the literature related to the role of early childhood teachers in the identification and referral of children for specialist early intervention, particularly in the Aotearoa New Zealand ...
Collaborating with competitors : value through coopetition in the New Zealand forest industry : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Supply Chain Management at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
The purpose of this research is to investigate the scale of possibility for coopetition to be applied
to the logistics activities in the export log supply chain in New Zealand. The research ascertains
there are financial ...
The uptake of advance care planning by older adults in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Manawatu Campus, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2018)
Advance Care Planning refers to planning for end-of-life care in a proactive and comprehensive manner, preferably using a planning template. This is the first nationwide study since the formal introduction of Advance Care ...
Studies in historical geography, agrifood/forestry & geographic thought in New Zealand : a thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Letters of Massey University
(Massey University, 2016)
The work presented for this thesis includes journal articles, book chapters, and one book produced over the span of 30 years and falls into three main domains; historical geography, contemporary agrifood/forestry research, ...
Investigating a narrative based approach to leader development: Life stories, middle managers and the leader-follower paradox : A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the postgraduate degree of Master of Advanced Leadership Practice at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
There is a small amount of emergent leadership literature recommending people
incorporate a narrative based approach into their leader development. This
approach involves the identification and reflection on experiences ...