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An investigation of the outcomes of psycho-oncology interventions : a thesis presented as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
Cancer can have a significant psychological impact on those diagnosed, and
their families. The ability of psychotherapy to reduce this impact has been
extensively studied internationally. However, New Zealand-based ...
Choice, morality and vulnerability : young women's discourses of cervical screening : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology (endorsement in Health Psychology) at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Cervical screening is a health surveillance tool used to prevent cervical cancer. In New Zealand, research into cervical screening has largely focused on barriers to participation. This type of research implicitly assumes ...
The "ACT-ive" pursuit of loss and gain : the impact of an acceptance and commitment therapy-based intervention on post weight-loss surgery individuals : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2021)
Obesity prevalence continues to increase at an alarming rate worldwide and poses serious health risks to those affected including increased morbidity, mortality, and psychosocial consequences. Weight-loss surgery is currently ...
The whānau experience of suicide loss : what contributes to resilience and wellbeing? : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa, Albany, Aotearoa New Zealand
(Massey University, 2021)
The aim of this research was to explore and understand Māori whānau experiences of suicide loss and factors that increase resilience and wellbeing within this context. Māori have the highest suicide rates in New Zealand, ...
The lived experience of parents with children with genetically solved developmental and epileptic encephalopathies : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2021)
Parents of children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) are at high risk of developing mental health difficulties due to caregiver burden and the unpredictability of seizures. Identifying genetic pathogenic ...
Loneliness among older people living in long term care settings in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Health at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
Introduction
Loneliness is a major problem experienced by older people living in long term care settings. Among older people, loneliness has been associated with poorer physical and mental health. However, there is limited ...
The psychosocial interactions of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors and the possible relationship with their development : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with cancer may be particularly affected by social interactions, as they can be grappling with both a serious illness and normal developmental challenges. The present research aims to ...
Evaluation of a weight management program using the intuitive eating approach for clinically overweight and obese adults : a thesis presented for partial fulfilment of requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University (Albany) New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Maintained weight loss has been shown to reduce the risks associated with excess weight.
However, weight maintenance is short lived in ~80% of adults attempting weight-loss interventions that
have poor ...
Children's perceptions of violence : the nature, extent, and impact of their experiences : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, Hokowhitu Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2006)
Perceptions of increased rates of violence worldwide have heightened the need to understand what children think about their experiences as victims or witnesses of violence. Few studies have examined violence from the ...
Babies and Babble : parents’ experiences of the neonatal unit and the role of the Babble app : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2020)
Neonatal unit admission is commonly a highly distressing and difficult time for new parents, impacting their confidence in their parenting abilities and predisposing them to significant mental health difficulties (Ballantyne ...