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Browsing Sociology, Gender and Social Work by Date Published
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)This thesis explores the concept of an ethical relationship with the self for women who engage in practices of bodily transformation. It asks whether the Foucauldian model of rapport à soi can have purchase in relation to ...
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(Thesis, Master of Consumer and Applied Sciences, 2013)The term mentor has a long history dating back to 800 b.c. it was derived from the character "Mentor" in Homer's epic tale the Odyssey. Menotr was a trusted firend of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca. When Odysseus wento ...
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(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2013)The NGO sector is a major provider of social services and is increasingly funded by Government to take on additional roles in the management and delivery of services. It is crucial that the NGO sector attract and retain ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)The process of coming to judgement in child protection social work is like deciding whether or not to jump from the Titanic as it lists: both types of decisions operate under limited time, conditions of uncertainty, lack ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social and Community Work, 2013)Both nationally and internationally research has shown that weight gain is a major factor in deteriorating physical health. For people with mental health disorders this problem is compounded by the use of anti-psychotic ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2012)Background: Family Start Buller-Grey has been using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) as a screening tool, as part of the service provided to women clients. Feedback from some clients who were not comfortable ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)This research explores the current experiences of Māori social workers within government, non-government, Māori, and iwi (tribal) social service organisations. Kaupapa Māori and Narrative methods are used to capture the ... -
(Thesis, Master of Arts, 2012)Transmasculinity is a contemporary site for meaning-making about masculinity. I argue, more specifically, that queer-identified transmasculine people can practice queer masculinity in a way that resists hegemonic expectations ... -
Speak to me, Stranger: Subjectivity, Homosexuality and the Preliberation Narratives of James Courage (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)This thesis surveys the life of expatriate writer James Courage (1903-63). More than a literary biography, Speak To Me, Stranger exhibits the ‘strangeness’ and unique historicity of past lives. It uses one man’s experience ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social and Community Work, 2012)This paper explores the inspiration, design, delivery and evaluation of the “Its All About U” leadership course held in Mataura, New Zealand in 2009. Leadership challenges within the Mataura Taskforce was one of the ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2012)Health Social Workers engage with people, including the healthy and chronically ill, across the ages and stages of life from conception to death. They encounter diverse client-related issues in their day-to-day practice. ... -
(Thesis, Master of Arts, 2012)New Zealand’s bicultural project, as initiated by the 1984 Labour government, is marked by paradox and contestation. The paradox shows Māori to be both enfranchised by the inclusion of references to the Treaty of Waitangi ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)This thesis explores the inherent challenges refugees and migrants face when immigrating to New Zealand. This exploration is undertaken alongside an examination of the concept of ‘demoralisation.’ The main focus of the ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social and Community Work, 2012)Advance directives (ADs) are written or oral instructions concerning future health care interventions such as life sustaining treatments. The aim of the research was to explore perspectives of older people from faith ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)New Zealand’s health and safety legislation now requires employers to manage exposure to hazards that result in stress and fatigue. Although policing is defined as a high stress occupation, due to the dangerous and unpleasant ...
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(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2011)This explorative study examined the participant’s perceptions of whether New Zealand needs a sex offender register, whether such a register would be supported, and if so, by whom. The study also explored the anticipated ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2010)Registration of social workers was introduced in 2003. The increased accountability expected of registered social workers, expectations of the role of supervision and the implications these have for record keeping in ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social Welfare, 2009)This is a study of a Non Government Organisation’s (NGO) experience of funding contracts with the government to provide social services. In a general situation of increasing NGO frustration with narrowly based financial ... -
(Thesis, Master of Social and Community Work, 2009)This thesis is a journey into the void between two worldviews of knowledge, art, theory, and practice. Named Toi Maori ki Otepoti, this thesis explores the art and knowledge of Toi Maori artists and performers in Dunedin ...
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(Thesis, Master of Arts, 2008)
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