Browsing by Author "Swain, David"
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Accidental immersion and unintentional drowning of rural children: An investigation for the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of New Zealand
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2002)In New Zealand drowning amongst preschoolers is one of the leading causes of death. The monetary and emotional costs to society are devastating and cannot be underestimated . The need to reduce the high number of deaths ... -
Child pedestrian safety en route to and from rural schools: A case study
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 1999)This research examines the safety hazards faced by child pedestrians at rural schools within the Waipa District. The main objectives of this research were to identify hazards child pedestrians face, to identify current ... -
Controlled intoxication: the self-monitoring of excessive alcohol use within a New Zealand tertiary student sample
(New Zealand Medical Association, 2011)Aims: Drawn from a study aimed at exploring students’ drinking behaviour and attitudes, this article focuses upon findings that revealed how heavy-drinking students monitored and managed their experiences of alcohol ... -
Hamilton Parents Centre 1957-2003: A sociological history
(Hamilton Parents Centre Inc, 2004)This is a "sociological history" of Hamilton Parents Centre and as such presents the stories' of Hamilton Parents Centre organised both chronologically and thematically. These stories are broadly of two kinds: those ... -
Keeping our children safe around dogs: Guidelines for safe interaction between children and pet dogs - English
(Department of Societies and Cultures, University of Waikato, 2008)This information booklet for parents and caregivers will provide the best level of understanding of how to avoid pet dog attacks which can injure, maim and even kill children. This research-based educational resource ...
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An investigation into battered women’s shelters: feminist cooperatives or social service institutions, case studies of Canada and New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2001)The battered women’s movement has faced challenges and experienced tensions. The establishment of ongoing government funding for the battered women’s movement was significant as shelters which were established as feminist ... -
Keeping it together: A comparative analysis of four long-established intentional communities in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2011)Through a comparative analysis of four long-lived intentional communities in New Zealand, this thesis examines the extent to which each one has sustained, adapted or abandoned its original ideals and aspirations over time. ...
