Surveys explore COVID-19 impact on older NZers
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Health psychologists want to find out more about how older New Zealanders coped during the pandemic lockdown and if they experienced ongoing...
Youth focus for first Pacific Doctor of Social Work candidate
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Jack Scanlan (centre, blue hibiscus shirt) with family and staff from Massey’s School of Social Work at his powhiri earlier this year.
Gaining...
Security guard turned Massey Scholar – James Cherrington’s journey to Social Work
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Massey University Provost Professor Giselle Brynes, James Cherrington and Dean Pacific Professor Palatasa Havea.
“I am not part anything. There are many worlds...
HRC funds study of mātauranga Māori (traditional knowledge) of nutrition-related wellbeing
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The Mātauranga Kai research project aims to gather pūrākau (stories) about kai from knowledge holders who grew up in provincial towns in...
Study to tackle barriers to sport for disabled youth
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Dr Penelope Carroll, SHORE & Whāriki Research Centre.
A Massey University study will investigate the barriers for disabled young people to participate in...
Which sports drinks are best for hydration?
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Researchers found hypotonic drinks, which typically contain a lower amount of sugar and salt, hydrated better than isotonic and hypertonic sports drinks.
Hypotonic...
The common women’s health problem we don’t talk about
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Stock image of toilet paper courtesy of Unsplash.
As a sociologist and feminist researcher, Dr Alice Beban is interested in the everyday inequalities...
ACC grant for sprains and strains prevention study
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The Hawke’s Bay region has been selected as a pilot site due to its high work-related claims history and the fact that...
Weaving an environment for a better future
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Wayne and his family at his grandfather’s funeral in December 2021. From left to right: Wayne, youngest son William, wife Laury, youngest...
New research highlights the benefit of injury prevention measures in Māori households
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Relatively simple modifications to homes, including slip-resistant surfacing for outside surfaces, and handrails for steps and stairs, could reduce the rate of...
“Worth every late night and every tear”
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Sam, and fellow third-year Bachelor of Social Work noho marae visit at Rangimarie Marae in Rangiotū, 2020.
Last year, Sam was awarded the...
Symposium explores stigma and discrimination in COVID-19 response
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Perceptions about China and the pandemic played a part in Asian New Zealanders’ experiences of discrimination according to new research (photo:Li Lin/Unsplash)
Research...
