Browsing by Degree Name "Master of Social Sciences (MSocSc)"
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An exploration of wellbeing in Hapū Wānanga through a Te Wheke framework analysis
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Before colonisation, Māori had comprehensive knowledge and practices around pregnancy and childbirth. With colonisation, traditional maternity knowledge and practices were replaced by western medical practices. In more ... -
An Investigation of the Communal and Individual Resilience of Immigrant Women in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2014)Some immigrant women face triple discrimination due to their, gender, ethnicity and immigrant status. The voices of immigrant women are absent from literature on immigration, furthermore the experience of immigrant women ... -
An Analysis of the Concept of 'Sustainability' in Mining Agreements in Papua New Guinea: The case of Hidden Valley/Hamata Mine
(The University of Waikato, 2009)This thesis examined the way in which notions of economic, social and environmental sustainability were addressed in mining agreements in Papua New Guinea (PNG), through a case study of the Hidden Valley/Hamata mine. The ... -
Anarchists, Punks and Vegans - oh my! Ethnography of an anti-capitalist Community of Dissent
(The University of Waikato, 2009)Although ethnographies dealing with anti-capitalist activism, veganism or the punk scene are far from uncommon, until recently the temptation has been to view these groups as separate and distinct, rather than diffuse ... -
Anticipating subnational depopulation: Policy responses and strategic interventions to regional decline
(University of Waikato, 2015)Population growth has already ended in a number of countries around the world. Significant demographic trends are transforming the global population, with record low fertility across the globe, increasing longevity and ... -
Anxiety and depression in pregnant mothers and partners in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2011)Anxiety and depression throughout the antenatal period are associated with a multitude of adverse consequences. To date, little research has been conducted with both mothers and partners during the antenatal period ... -
Applying generalisability theory to differentiate between trait and state in the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Mindfulness has been applied as an effective therapy in clinical settings to treat psychological symptoms (e.g., depression, stress, anxiety) and also in many other contexts (e.g., the workplace, educational contexts, and ... -
Applying Generalisability Theory to examine the distinction between state and trait in the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Accurate distinction between state and trait anxiety is necessary for monitoring of individual anxiety levels over time and developing effective interventions to reduce anxiety, which is especially important in the current ... -
Appreciating Learning: Children using Appreciative Inquiry as an approach to helping them to understand their learning
(University of Waikato, 2013)Understanding one’s own learning (or meta-learning) is a topic of increasing interest in education in the 21st century. Children, who know how they learn, know themselves as learners. This is an important part of becoming ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of an exercise app: An examination from the health action process approach
(University of Waikato, 2016)Exercise is beneficial for both physical and psychological wellbeing. Mobile software applications are a promising mode for initiation and maintenance of exercise but are under-studied. This study examined the effectiveness ... -
Attitudes towards immigrants and immigration: A narrative review
(The University of Waikato, 2019)The primary objective of this research is to investigate the factors that shape, form or influence attitudes towards immigrants and immigration. Through a narrative review methodology the thesis draws upon 144 publications ... -
Ārai Whakamōmori: An Exploration of Te Whakaruruhau’s Suicide Prevention Strategy
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Te Whakaruruhau, Waikato Women’s Refuge, have been able to achieve a suicide free environment for their clients for over 31 years. This research sought to understand how Te Whakaruruhau have been successful in preventing ... -
Back to the future: The re-emergence of authentic lifestyles in response to the alienating effects of contemporary capitalism
(University of Waikato, 2011)This project was written to identify the social forces that were behind the emergence of eco-locally based grass-roots initiatives that have emerged in recent times. It was found that they were formed in response to the ... -
Behavioural variation in extended and alternating extinction
(The University of Waikato, 2008)Hens were trained to peck a square stimulus on a touch-sensitive screen under an FR5 reinforcement schedule for a maximum of 30 reinforcers (taking approximately 10 minutes). Then hens experienced extinction sessions of ... -
Behind the Ink NZ: Tattoos in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Link to a Process of Self-Healing
(University of Waikato, 2015)This study aimed to examine the reasons why individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand tattoo their bodies and analyse the mechanism by which tattoo acts as a method of coping, self-healing and self-transformation for these ... -
Beneath the Golden Facade: A History of the Early Years on the Thames Goldfields
(University of Waikato, 2013)The story of Thames has been told and retold by many authors since the area was proclaimed a goldfield in 1867. These histories often glamourise the prosperity and wealth that gold brought to the town and its people. This ... -
Better Must Come: Reggae As A New Social Movement
(The University of Waikato, 2010)Abstract This thesis discusses the intertwining relationship between the rise of reggae music on a local and global scale, and the political efforts of both Michael Manley and Edward Seaga to close the gap between the rich ... -
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. ... -
Beyond Sorted: Developing Critical Adult Financial Education
(University of Waikato, 2012)This research sought to reimagine financial education from a critical theory perspective. This study proposes how a community of learners operating a critical pedagogy could be used to deliver adult financial education, ... -
Beyond the Bump: Women's Experiences of Body Image during Pregnancy and in the Postpartum
(University of Waikato, 2016)Body image is an important aspect of identity, with body image dissatisfaction related to many negative experiences such as depression and low self-esteem. Pregnancy is a time of rapid and substantial change for women’s ...
