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The influence of social and psychological factors on practices and performance of Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) endurance rider-owner-trainers in Aotearoa/New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science at Massey University, Manawatū, Aotearoa/New Zealand
(Massey University, 2021)
Since 1998, governance of endurance horse riding in Aotearoa/New Zealand was aligned with the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to enable regular participation in world championships. These aspirations were facilitated ...
The impact of the psychological contract on intention to leave in the Royal New Zealand Navy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Business Studies (Management) at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
Over the last two years, the New Zealand Public Sector has experienced significant organisational change. In particular, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has instigated a number of reform programmes, most recently the ...
Menopause, mood and memory : the effect of hormone replacement therapy on mood and everyday memory in mid-life women : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2001)
There is considerable neuro-scientific evidence that oestrogen influences memory and enhances mood because of its influence on brain mechanisms. Research on the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on both mood and ...
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 ...
Children and natural disasters : an investigation of cognitions, knowledge and emotions in Wellington year 5 students : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Sciences in Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2012)
The aim of the present study was to examine children’s cognitions (thoughts,
expectations, beliefs and values), knowledge (education and experience), and
emotions (feelings) regarding natural disasters. The sample consisted ...
Understanding the post disaster effects on mothers after the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Social Work at Massey University, Palmerston North, Aotearoa, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
The city of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand experienced two large
earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011. The most destructive of these
earthquakes was in February which resulted in 185 casualties. ...
An examination of the relationships between activity participation, social relations, and meaning in life among older adults in Aotearoa New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2018)
Previous research suggests that a sense of meaning in life (MIL) contributes to physical and psychological well-being among older adults. Given the positive outcomes associated with MIL, it is important to identify sources ...
Long-term unemployment and mental health in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1992)
Te aim of the present research was to identify environmental features and personal characteristics and their relationship to mental health among long-term unemployed people in New Zealand. Warr's Vitamin Model of unemployment ...
"I am actually doing alright" : a grounded theory exploration of how women's online social support use affects maternal identity construction and wellbeing : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
In the maternal transition constructing a mothering identity is challenging as
maternal identities are shaped by socially constructed ideologies of “good”
motherhood. These idealised constructions are conveyed through ...
Career transition : the sport retirement experiences of New Zealand athletes : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1999)
This study explored the sport retirement experiences of seventy-four New Zealand athletes who were identified as having retired from high performance sport participation. During the peak of their sport careers, these ...