Browsing by Supervisor "Starkey, Nicola J."
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The relaxed livestock farmer: The effect of coping strategies and leisure activities on farmer wellbeing and stress
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Farmers experience higher levels of stress and low wellbeing compared to non-farmers. This can be attributed to experiencing general stressors, such as interpersonal disagreements, and farm-specific stressors, such as ... -
Effects of face masks and tele-neuropsychological assessment on memory performance for commonly used neuropsychological tests in New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Research has shown that using face masks within a neuropsychological assessment can negatively affect an individual's recall and recognition performance (Rodriguez, 2022; Smerdon, 2022; Truong & Weber, 2021). Similarly, ... -
The effects of mask-wearing and teleneuropsychological assessment on people's memory performance on neuropsychological tests
(The University of Waikato, 2023)In the wake of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the standardised conditions of neuropsychological assessments were greatly impacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Neuropsychological assessment conditions were altered ... -
Effects of coping style, social relationships and support on New Zealanders well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic
(The University of Waikato, 2022)In early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Zealand Government implemented unprecedented measures such as lockdowns and social distancing. This research investigated the relationships between different coping styles, ... -
Determinants of risky decision-making: What is peer influence?
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Impulsive and risky decision-making have been linked to dangerous driving, substance use, gambling, overspending, and general delinquency. The aim of the series of studies presented in this thesis was to gain an understanding ... -
Making the invisible visible: Exploring the complex pathways between childhood experiences of maltreatment and the perpetration of family harm
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Preventing family harm and providing care for those affected is a high priority for governments and social services worldwide. Adverse consequences of family harm continue to place demands on justice, mental health and ... -
Exploring individual characteristics related to community-based sentence compliance: Is there an association between neuropsychological functioning, traumatic brain injury, and non-compliance with a community-based sentence?
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Non-compliance with a community-based sentence can result in serious consequences for an individual, including imprisonment. Probation officers, who supervise those on community sentences, play an essential role in supporting ... -
When appearances are misleading: Psychosocial consequences of facial masking in Parkinson’s disease
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Facial masking, the loss of expressive facial mobility in Parkinson’s disease, has the potential to impact communication, emotion perception, subjective wellbeing, and social relationship functioning. This unique symptom ... -
Mai ngā reo pou tangata
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Globally the prevalence rate of dementia is estimated to be 50 million. In 2016, Aotearoa New Zealand prevalence projections reported 62,287 people were affected by dementia. Māori represented 5.1 per cent, which is ... -
Gender differences in depression and anxiety symptoms eight years after mild traumatic brain injury
(The University of Waikato, 2020)The majority of all treated cases of traumatic brain injury are classified as being in the mild severity range (MTBI) but many symptoms are far from mild and can result in difficulties that persist for years after the ... -
Who should we listen to? Comparing parent and child report of post-concussive symptoms
(The University of Waikato, 2020)A significant proportion of people worldwide are impacted by the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research into the incidence and severity of TBI demonstrates that the majority of injuries are mild (such as concussion) ... -
Subjective cognitive complaints 8-Years after mild traumatic brain injury
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common and can result in symptoms that persist for years after the initial injury. The symptoms following TBI are dynamic, and can result in cognitive, emotional, behavioural and physical ... -
The role of the passenger in everyday driving: Understanding how passengers assist adult drivers
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Previous research has indicated that adult drivers are at a lower risk of crashes when accompanied by at least one passenger. One potential reason for this is that passengers can assist drivers on the road via expanding ... -
The effectiveness of an ACT based intervention in the management of disordered eating
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Disordered eating is a term that refers to patterns of thoughts and behaviour that are maladaptive, and often centred around food, weight, and eating. For individuals who engage in disordered eating, the risk of progression ... -
Get out of your mind and into your life: Using a self-help book to improve wellbeing in adolescents
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety are becoming increasing prevalent in an adolescent population. In New Zealand, public mental health services have long waitlists to access support from a clinician and ... -
Social perception and neuropsychological deficits in mild cognitive impairment
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Social perception is an important aspect of social communication. Accurate recognition of emotion is crucial to understanding how others are feeling, which in turn is important in developing and maintaining meaningful ... -
Mind wandering during everyday driving
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Mind wandering is a common experience but its prevalence and consequences during routine activities such as driving are unclear. This thesis comprises five studies investigating how often drivers’ minds wander, and the ... -
The effect of type 1 diabetes on executive function in young adults
(University of Waikato, 2017)Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition affecting the production of insulin, with rapidly increasing incidence worldwide. The disease impacts on nearly all domains of life, ... -
A matter of habit? Early life stress and cognitive flexibility in infants
(The University of Waikato, 2017)The long-term associations between chronic early life stress such as maltreatment, and cognitive functioning are well documented. However, less is known about the relation between early life stress exposure through experiences ... -
Beyond Hypericum: Perceptions of Treatments by Herbalists for Depression
(The University of Waikato, 2007)Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) includes a diverse range of traditional and natural treatments practiced beyond orthodox medical practices. CAM therapies are used globally by consumers and rates of use are increasing. ...
