University of Waikato Theses: Recently added
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The quantum theory of optical bistability in nonlinear systems
(The University of Waikato, 1981)This thesis is concerned with the investigation of the behaviour of various nonlinear systems when excited by a coherent light-field. Of particular interest to us is the possibility of observing optical bistability in ... -
Ngā Wāhine Ariki Tapairu o Te Arawa: Te Kuraimonoa, Kearoa, Whakaotirangi
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Similar to many other iwi (tribes) in Aotearoa, the Arawa people have a rich ancestral heritage that traces back to our origins in Hawaiki through our esteemed canoe traditions. However, within these narratives, the ... -
An examination of the temperamental and ability characteristics of large animals under open-field and stress conditions
(The University of Waikato, 1971)In this study an attempt was made to adapt two tests, developed for use with rats and mice, for work with the larger animals in order to assess their worth for measuring the temperamental and ability characteristics of ... -
Women at stake: ideological cross-currents in misogyny and philogyny
(The University of Waikato, 1981)This thesis investigates some relationships between a sociological population which manifests misogynous and philogynous behaviour, the sociological population towards which this behaviour is directed, and a third population ... -
Pro-Environmental Behaviour Change for Nature: Empirical and Theoretical Evidence from a Field Experiment in Aotearoa New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Individual behaviour change is a crucial component of our response to current environmental challenges and over recent years, a growing body of literature has focussed on the drivers and levers of pro-environmental behaviours. ... -
Critically assessing energy hardship in Aotearoa New Zealand for strategising its eradication
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Energy hardship is a condition relating to the lack of energy access and affordability, with the latter being the most relevant aspect to New Zealand. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Kiwis are struggling with ... -
Exporting as a dynamic process: a study of New Zealand specialist food exporters
(The University of Waikato, 2003)The object of this study was to understand the export process by conducting case study research among New Zealand specialist food exporters. Past export research has used quantitative approaches to determine the influence ... -
Perceptions of technology and existing technological capability of Tongan secondary school students
(The University of Waikato, 2003)Many countries have now recognized Technology Education as a new subject in the school curriculum. It has been accepted internationally as a distinct area of education (McCormick, 1993; Layton, 1994; Lewis, 1996; and Jones, ... -
Impact of the 1962 New York Agreement on Indigenous West Papuans’ Political, Cultural and Territorial Rights: A Historical and Legal Analysis of West Papuans’ Rights to Self-determination
(The University of Waikato, 2022)West Papua was incorporated into Indonesia under the 1962 New York Agreement, which was signed between the Netherlands and Indonesia without involving indigenous West Papuans. The Agreement attempted to legitimise Indonesia’s ... -
Effects of solutions with high monovalent cation concentrations and high pH on soil properties
(The University of Waikato, 1995)The effects of solutions with high monovalent cation concentrations and high pH on selected soil physical and chemical properties were investigated using a range of New Zealand soil types. Some industries produce liquid ... -
Network Effect and Investor’s Perceptions: An Empirical Investigation
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Investors’ perceptions, and their understanding related to an investment, are paramount to decision-making in economic and investment settings. Social media is increasingly playing a vital role in influencing investors’ ... -
Silent No More: Servant Voices in Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The names Catherine Earnshaw and Jane Eyre are synonymous with the narratives of which they are the heroine. Yet, under the presence of these well-known characters sit others who are less immediately recognisable, but ... -
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 ... -
Getting Back to Work After the Baby: A Quantitative Exploratory Study
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The postnatal period is a time of increased stress and sometimes high levels of anxiety and depression for mothers. While there has been substantial research on postnatal mental health problems and interventions, very ... -
Identification of sustainability’s threshold concept(s) among multi-discipline engineering students
(The University of Waikato, 2023)This mixed-methods study investigated and validated the sustainability threshold concept among multi-disciplinary engineering students, taking into account students’ perceptions and the impact of the sustainability threshold ... -
What works for midwives supporting māmā through emotional distress?
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Pregnancy and the postnatal period are particularly vulnerable times for mothers’ mental health, with an increased risk of women experiencing depression and anxiety during this time. Therefore, understanding the level and ... -
Investigating state-trait distinction in scales of resilience: Application of generalisability theory
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Psychological resilience has been linked to a range of positive psychological outcomes, notably as a protective factor against the harmful effects of stress and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Resilience is also a ... -
Late Quaternary paleoseismic history of the Te Puninga Fault, Hauraki Plains, northern New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2023)The Te Puninga Fault is a newly discovered active fault on the western side of the Hauraki Plains, northern North Island, New Zealand. Preliminary evidence in a 2016 study suggests that it may generate earthquakes Mw>6.8. ... -
"Experiences of families and professionals living/interacting with neurodivergent children while navigating the policy contexts of health, education and social services: The fight for accessible and suitable support"
(The University of Waikato, 2023)Families of neurodivergent children often end up interacting with policy contexts of health, education, and social services on a regular basis when they have unmet needs. My research investigates these policy contexts to ... -
Listening at dawn: Trans* storywork for all my relations
(The University of Waikato, 2023)This is a love letter to trans* people: a reminder of our place and legacy of trans*formation. In the form of collaborative and ceremonial research, this PhD with creative practice component is an affirmation of embodied, ...
