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The psychological impact of resource gains and losses in an ageing population from the perspective of conservation of resources theory : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at at Massey University, Palmerston North
(Massey University, 2015)
The aim of the current study was to examine a series of hypotheses and questions
derived from Hobfoll’s (1988) conservation of resources theory (COR) using existing
longitudinal data from 1,119 55-70 year-old participants ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hierarchical Bayesian modeling of criterion variance in probabilistic categorisation as an analogue to signal detection : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Variance in the decision criterion across trials induces response inconsistencies which in turn
result in suboptimal performance. Criterion variability is largely thought to be driven by internal
mechanisms; however, ...
What do men say about their experience of stopping the use of violence towards their partner? : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Health at Massey University, Aotearoa/New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrated by men is a serious and widespread problem in Aoteoroa/New Zealand and worldwide. Various strategies have been developed to address men’s use of violence towards their partners. ...
Moving beyond nutrients : nurturing young people's social health and school connectedness through food : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Health Promotion at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Social health is emerging as an important component of health in the 21st century. Food plays a central role in social health on a daily basis, and contributes to the overall quality of life. Despite being deeply intertwined ...
Doing good and feeling well : understanding the relationship between volunteering and mental wellbeing in older adult populations through the application of a social-cognitive theory of depression : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Previous research indicates that volunteering can improve positive psychological
wellbeing, and protect against the onset of depressive symptoms amongst older adults.
However, the mechanisms at play in the relationship ...
Teenagers' perspectives on the Canterbury earthquakes : an insight into their needs and experiences : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Natural disasters inflict physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts on individuals
and their communities. Although a substantial number of disaster survivors are
teenagers (13-19 years), this population group has not ...