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Lived experiences of work injuries : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology (Health Endorsement) at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Work injuries have been increasing significantly globally, and work injury research
has largely involved scientific research seeking associations between work injuries
and direct and indirect costs. However, little ...
Finding the recipe for nutritious and delicious living : understanding the lived experience of weight loss from morbid obesity in New Zealand women : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Critical Health Psychology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2019)
Obesity is classed as a crisis in New Zealand and across the world. Despite obesity
reduction efforts, the obesity rates and failed weight loss attempts continue to be
high. Due to the limited research available on the ...
Team culture and leadership : a case study of the Northern Mystics netball team : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters in Sport and Exercise at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
A winning culture has been defined as “one in which everyone on the team is committed to creating a performance-focused environment, which in turn, provides the opportunity for the team and every individual on that team ...
Parent and teacher knowledge of head injuries : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2011)
This study examined parents and teachers knowledge of aspects of head injury
(HI). Part one examined the various sources of information and education parents and
teachers have access to that could impact on their knowledge ...
Teenagers' perspectives on the Canterbury earthquakes : an insight into their needs and experiences : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2015)
Natural disasters inflict physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts on individuals
and their communities. Although a substantial number of disaster survivors are
teenagers (13-19 years), this population group has not ...
Crafting death : grief, stories, and materiality in Katikati Coffin Club : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Social Anthropology at Massey University, Palmerston North, Aotearoa New Zealand
(Massey University, 2020)
Coffin Clubs are a social phenomenon in Aotearoa New Zealand, where people gather for
two main purposes: to talk about death and dying, and to build their own coffins. This latter,
practical aspect is what sets Coffin ...
Retirement expectations and effects : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Social Anthropology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1987)
In New Zealand, as in other Western societies, retirement has become a distinct and lengthy phase of the life-cycle. Some researchers have directed attention towards this topic but at present the potential for in-depth ...
An attributional analysis of peer victimisation and bullying behaviour in school children : a replication and extension : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2000)
Bullying and victimisation of children by their peers' is a perennial problem. Previous studies have shown that both the bully and the victimised child are at risk of psychological problems at the time an in later life. ...
Interaction between physical and psychosocial work risk factors for low back symptoms : a study of prevalence, risk factors, and interaction between physical and psychosocial work risk factors for low back symptoms and its consequences (reduced activities and absenteeism) in a random sample of workers in New Zealand and in Indonesian coal mining workers : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Ergonomics at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2013)
The prevalence of low back symptoms (LBS) in developed and industrially developing countries (IDCs) is high, and there have only been a few studies in New Zealand and IDCs. It is well known that the risk factors for LBS ...
Dying for a tan : explaining intentions to use sunscreen with the theory of planned behaviour, threats to appearance and mortality, and the theory of terror management : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2003)
Skin cancer has become one of the most prevalent forms of cancer throughout the world (Arthey & Clarke, 1995), with New Zealand leading the world in both melanoma-related deaths and incidences. It has been indicated that ...