Community Research

Pets as Pawns: The Co-Existence of Animal Cruelty and Family Violence

RNZSPCA — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:42:54 +0000

This research has: been peer reviewed by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: This study examined the link between animal cruelty and family violence. The issue was investigated with a combination of in-depth interviews and a survey of 203 Women’s Refuge clients and surveys of animal shelter managers.

Creator | Kaihanga: Dr Michael Roguski

Year of creation | . . . → Read More: Pets as Pawns: The Co-Existence of Animal Cruelty and Family Violence

Out of the Blue: the dark side of creative enterprise

Bronwyn1 — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:15:03 +0000

This research has: been peer reviewed by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: This article examines a situation where a group of local residents resisted a film being made. The film is “Out of the Blue” and the residents are from Aramoana. Through the study of media texts we look at how the place identity of . . . → Read More: Out of the Blue: the dark side of creative enterprise

Ageing in Place in Golden Bay

gbwctgoldenbay — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:28:41 +0000

This research has: not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: An investigation into the population in Golden Bay and what they need to be able to ‘Age in Place’

Creator | Kaihanga: Dr. Bjarne Vandeskog, Abbi Vandeskog and Dr. Linda Liddicoat Commissioned by Golden Bay Work Centre Trust Financed by Lottery . . . → Read More: Ageing in Place in Golden Bay

Analysing group dynamics within the focus group

Bronwyn1 — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:36:38 +0000

This research has: been peer reviewed by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: This article examines the focus group research method and argues that more attention and acknowledgement needs to be given to the impact of group dynamics on the research outcomes. This argument is developed by drawing on a series of focus groups conducted with . . . → Read More: Analysing group dynamics within the focus group

Community-led Development in Aotearoa New Zealand:Dead End or New Opportunity?

Terrence1 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:14:31 +0000

This research has: not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: The review examines definitions and principles that distinguish CLD from other community development approaches, and presents a snapshot of New Zealand CLD projects. The report describes and raises some warning signs regarding the Minister for the C&V Sector’s new . . . → Read More: Community-led Development in Aotearoa New Zealand:Dead End or New Opportunity?

Hei Tikitiki: Māori Rites of Passage & Youth Development

Manu1 — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:22:51 +0000

This research has: been peer reviewed by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: Summarises interviews with kaumatua/kuia from different rohe about their experiences of the transition to adulthood. Included in the report is a literature review on the subject of rites of passage and youth development for indigenous peoples. The report identifies principles upon which traditional . . . → Read More: Hei Tikitiki: Māori Rites of Passage & Youth Development

Doing it for ourselves and our children: Refugee women on their own in New Zealand

jconway — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:20:14 +0000

This research has: not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: Little is known about the experiences of women who enter New Zealand through the Women at Risk category identified by UNHCR. The purpose of this project was to examine the resettlement experiences of women who entered New Zealand through this . . . → Read More: Doing it for ourselves and our children: Refugee women on their own in New Zealand

Causes of and solutions to inter-generational crime: the final report of the study of the children of prisoners

Pillars — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:33:54 +0000

This research has: not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: This is the final report of a two year research project entitled ‘A study of the children of prisoners’.

Creator | Kaihanga: Liz Gordon with Pillars Incorporated

Year of creation | Tau (4 digits): 2011

Publisher | Kaiwhakaputa: Pillars Incorporated

Creative Commons licence: None . . . → Read More: Causes of and solutions to inter-generational crime: the final report of the study of the children of prisoners

Working with the families and children of prisoners in Aotearoa / New Zealand; A guide to effective practice to ensure good outcomes for the children

Pillars — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:26:15 +0000

This research has: not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: An in-depth research programme undertaken by Pillars has found that the effects of imprisonment on the children are profound and long lasting.

The purpose of this practice manual is to provide practical guidelines for supporting children in families or whānau where . . . → Read More: Working with the families and children of prisoners in Aotearoa / New Zealand; A guide to effective practice to ensure good outcomes for the children

Invisible Children – A study of the children of prisoners

Pillars — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:52:54 +0000

This research has: not been formally reviewed for publication by academics at a university

Summary | Whakaturanga: Invisible Children is the first year report of a three year research project entitled ‘A Study of the Children of Prisoners’.

Creator | Kaihanga: Liz Gordon with Pillars Incorporated

Year of creation | Tau (4 digits): 2009

Publisher | Kaiwhakaputa: Pillars . . . → Read More: Invisible Children – A study of the children of prisoners