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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 ...
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 ...
"Stupid little pointy needle!" : dismantling a cognitive-behavioural treatment for chronically ill children with needle-related distress : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
For some chronically ill children, having an injection is a regular occurrence and can result in distress and avoidance behaviour for the child and their family. There can also be negative health implications of these ...
Does warning participants attenuate the retrieval-enhanced suggestibility effect? : exploring a retrieval fluency explanation : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2014)
The purpose of the current research was to explore a retrieval fluency explanation for the retrieval-enhanced suggestibility (RES) effect and to investigate whether the RES effect can be reduced with a warning. Participants ...
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, ...
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 ...
Examining multiple leadership styles and their influences on employee outcomes in the Auckland workplace : a mediation study : a 152.800 thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement of the degree of Master of Management at Massey University
(Massey University, 2013)
BACKGROUND: In recent years, cultural diversity has been significantly increasing in the New Zealand workplace, particularly in the Auckland region. It is a concern that cultural diversity may lead to a decrease in beneficial ...
In the mood to innovate : a multilevel study on the interaction of entrepreneurs' innovative work behaviour and affect : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Studies in Management, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Affect is a hot topic in entrepreneurial research. However, extant literature is lagging behind in its use of affective theory and methodology, and furthermore, attention resides in isolated topics of inquiry, rendering ...