title: Longitudinal relations between belief in climate change and environmental efficacy

authors: Mala, Ritika

subjects: climate change

abstract: Climate change is one the most important issues we face today as it has catastrophic consequences for our environment, communities, and well-being. Thus, an individual’s pro-environmental behaviours are important to mitigate the climate crisis we face today. Research indicates that increased awareness of the climate crisis has led to various climate actions such as the climate strikes in 2019. We test our pre-registered predictions using two waves of an annual national panel study, the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Survey (N = 13,918). Cross-lagged results indicate that the climate change is real item and the personal action item showed partial support for a bidirectional association one-year later. These longitudinal findings reveal a novel link between belief in climate change and environmental efficacy, which is crucial for understanding pro-environmentalism among/of individuals in the community.

text: Longitudinal relations between belief in climate change and environmental efficacy Climate change is one the most important issues we face today as it has catastrophic consequences for our environment, communities, and well-being. Thus, an individual’s pro-environmental behaviours are important to mitigate the climate crisis we face today. Research indicates that increased awareness of the climate crisis has led to various climate actions such as the climate strikes in 2019. We test our pre-registered predictions using two waves of an annual national panel study, the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Survey (N = 13,918). Cross-lagged results indicate that the climate change is real item and the personal action item showed partial support for a bidirectional association one-year later. These longitudinal findings reveal a novel link between belief in climate change and environmental efficacy, which is crucial for understanding pro-environmentalism among/of individuals in the community.

year: 2024

title: Travelling towards a Mirage?: Gender, Leadership and Higher Education [Book Review]

authors: Strachan, Jane

subjects: book review

abstract: Review of: Travelling towards a Mirage?: Gender, Leadership and Higher Education, by Tanya Fitzgerald and Jane Wilkinson, (2010), Mt Gravatt, Australia: Post Pressed. ISBN 978-1-9214-68-4 (pb), 175 pp.

text: Travelling towards a Mirage?: Gender, Leadership and Higher Education [Book Review] Review of: Travelling towards a Mirage?: Gender, Leadership and Higher Education, by Tanya Fitzgerald and Jane Wilkinson, (2010), Mt Gravatt, Australia: Post Pressed. ISBN 978-1-9214-68-4 (pb), 175 pp.

year: 2011

title: Kaum tuatanga the changing roles of kaum tua in Ng ti Rehua: Future directions

authors: Davies, Sydney Henare

subjects: Indigenous psychology

abstract: This study looks at the roles of kaum tua and investigates how these roles have changed over time. With the ageing Māori population and the reported importance of kaum tua roles in the wellbeing of Māori communities, the findings of this study provide an insight into the possible future direction of these roles. The study was conducted with the assistance of members of one hapu (N=47) that were 65 years of age and over. The study was by interview, utilising a semi-structured questionnaire with both open ended and closed questions. Narratives from participants was analysed and compared to the roles of kaum tua that were found in the literature, namely; Leadership, cultural knowledge, dispute resolution, protection and nurturing of young, provide spiritual and other guidance, social control, provide rituals, preserve te reo Māori and live active and healthy lives. Findings of this research supported the roles found in the literature. The roles of kaum tua still exist but may have diminished over time. The change in roles is in the adaptation to meet the needs of the time period while maintaining the core values of each role and providing a continuation of practices.

text: Kaum tuatanga the changing roles of kaum tua in Ng ti Rehua: Future directions This study looks at the roles of kaum tua and investigates how these roles have changed over time. With the ageing Māori population and the reported importance of kaum tua roles in the wellbeing of Māori communities, the findings of this study provide an insight into the possible future direction of these roles. The study was conducted with the assistance of members of one hapu (N=47) that were 65 years of age and over. The study was by interview, utilising a semi-structured questionnaire with both open ended and closed questions. Narratives from participants was analysed and compared to the roles of kaum tua that were found in the literature, namely; Leadership, cultural knowledge, dispute resolution, protection and nurturing of young, provide spiritual and other guidance, social control, provide rituals, preserve te reo Māori and live active and healthy lives. Findings of this research supported the roles found in the literature. The roles of kaum tua still exist but may have diminished over time. The change in roles is in the adaptation to meet the needs of the time period while maintaining the core values of each role and providing a continuation of practices.

year: 2008