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Phase two exercise rehabilitation following a cardiac event : the effects of group and individual exercise on psychological well-being, physical status and quality of life : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Health Science in Sports and Exercise at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2011)
A cardiac event has serious consequences for physical and emotional health. The aim of this research
was to determine the effects of a 16 week exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for
improving physical status, ...
Injured athletes : appraisal, coping, optimism, rehabilitation adherence, and rehabilitation engagement : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
The relationship between optimism, appraisal of injuries, coping processes, engagement with the rehabilitation program, and injury rehabilitation adherence, in injured athletes has not been extensively examined. These ...
The effects of received social support on posttraumatic stress symptoms and social adjustment of New Zealand and Philippine emergency responders : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Emergency response work is associated with a wide range of psychological outcomes. One of the most commonly observed psychological consequences is posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). In addition, traumatic exposure of ...
The recovery experiences of refugees from Middle Eastern backgrounds with concussions : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2016)
With the growing number of Middle Eastern refugees in the world, there is a need for more culturally and refugee specific research to examine the ongoing and idiosyncratic nature of the stress and trauma refugees’ experience. ...