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The foster caregiving relationship with newborns who have feeding difficulties : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Arts endorsed in Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2018)
The purpose of this study was to expand on foster care and attachment literature by investigating how the relationship is impacted between a foster caregiver and newborn who experiences feeding difficulties. The most common ...
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 ...
Determining the impact of trauma and daily organisational hassles on psychological distress and burnout in New Zealand police officers; and the moderating role of social support : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology, at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2017)
Throughout the course of their career police officers are exposed to traumatic events and
work hassles. Work hassles which are minor irritating aspects of work, such as work overload,
have been found to have a stronger ...
Examining commitment and heterogeneity within the membership base of agricultural co-operatives : an empirical study of a large New Zealand dairy co-operative : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2020)
A strong relationship between member and co-operative is vital for agricultural co-operatives. Yet most of the research on agricultural co-operatives is centered on non-relational aspects such as efficiency. Although these ...
Instagram vs. reality : risk factors that make an adolescent more vulnerable to engage in an upwards social comparison on Instagram, resulting in poorer mental health : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2021)
Aim: For the past two decades researchers have been trying to understand how social media is affecting an individual’s mental health, however, social media platforms are rapidly changing, and new social media platforms are ...
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 ...
Menopause in context : a constructivist/interpretive perspective on the attitudes, perceptions, expectations and experiences among women in New Zealand : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1999)
This study examines the attitudes, perceptions, expectations and experience of menopause among women in New Zealand. It is based on focus groups and in-depth interviews with women aged thirty and above in the Feilding-Manawatu ...
Perceived insufficient milk supply in New Zealand mothers during the first-year postpartum : this thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Background: Mothers rarely achieve breastfeeding (BF) recommendations and there are numerous reasons that may lead to early cessation. However, insufficient milk supply is a frequently reported cause. ...
The meaning of biomedical technology for pregnant women within the New Zealand context : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree, Master of Sceince in Psychology at Massey University, Albany campus, Auckland, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2010)
This thesis is interested in critically exploring the meaning of biomedical technology from the perspective of pregnant women, relative to their pregnancy and childbirth (PCB) healthcare and the factors surrounding these ...
Roads and residents : measurement and mitigation of psychological stress : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Environmental and Resource Planning at Massey University
(Massey University, 1997)
Psychological stress, suffered by property owners who are forced to relinquish land for roading development, is difficult to quantify. However, psychological stress can have a significant adverse impact on affected home ...