title: The Impacts of Social Media and Electronic Mediating: Improving Educational Outcomes for Saudi Women within an Electronic Social Networking Environment

authors: Alkahtani, Norah

subjects: Social Networking

abstract: This dissertation reports on a study about the effects of social media, such as social networks used by female university students in the context of a gender segregated system in Saudi Arabia. 

The result clearly reflects that social media has a positive effect on the collaborations of students, as they are able to keep their cultural and religious values without physically intermingling with the opposite sex, which is a requirement of religion and culture.

This research was carried out through two stages. The first stage was an exploratory study carried out for post graduate Saudi students at The University of Waikato. Students from both genders were granted scholarships from the King of Saudi Arabia, “King Abdullah”. They have had the experience of studying within two different cultures, in Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. They have had good experiences within the mixed gender environment at The University of Waikato.  

The second stage was action research, to diagnose the importance of social networks in the education system for Saudi females at Saudi universities. The segregation between genders in Saudi Arabia is a big issue at universities but with the appearance of social networks such as Facebook genders can interact easily without being physically in the same place. 

The action research took place through three cycles at three different universities; King Saud University and Imam University, which are public universities and the last cycle in private Universities, in Riyadh. 

The results collecting data revealed that electronic social networks could help promote collaboration between both genders in Saudi Arabia. Both genders felt more comfortable dealing with the opposite gender under the umbrella of education without harming their culture or religion.

text: The Impacts of Social Media and Electronic Mediating: Improving Educational Outcomes for Saudi Women within an Electronic Social Networking Environment This dissertation reports on a study about the effects of social media, such as social networks used by female university students in the context of a gender segregated system in Saudi Arabia. 

The result clearly reflects that social media has a positive effect on the collaborations of students, as they are able to keep their cultural and religious values without physically intermingling with the opposite sex, which is a requirement of religion and culture.

This research was carried out through two stages. The first stage was an exploratory study carried out for post graduate Saudi students at The University of Waikato. Students from both genders were granted scholarships from the King of Saudi Arabia, “King Abdullah”. They have had the experience of studying within two different cultures, in Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. They have had good experiences within the mixed gender environment at The University of Waikato.  

The second stage was action research, to diagnose the importance of social networks in the education system for Saudi females at Saudi universities. The segregation between genders in Saudi Arabia is a big issue at universities but with the appearance of social networks such as Facebook genders can interact easily without being physically in the same place. 

The action research took place through three cycles at three different universities; King Saud University and Imam University, which are public universities and the last cycle in private Universities, in Riyadh. 

The results collecting data revealed that electronic social networks could help promote collaboration between both genders in Saudi Arabia. Both genders felt more comfortable dealing with the opposite gender under the umbrella of education without harming their culture or religion.

year: 2012

title: A human rights approach to climate change:   Examining the relationship between support for human rights and belief in climate change

authors: Athy, Ariana

subjects: Climate change

abstract: Climate change impacts human rights, and Māori and other indigenous communities around the world are amongst those most vulnerable to its consequences. This has led the United Nations to recommend a human rights-based approach to climate action. However, no research has examined the relations between support for human rights and climate change beliefs, which is critical if such a rights-based approach is to receive widespread public backing. Here we  investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal relations between support for human rights and climate change beliefs/concern with data from the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study (N ≈ 17,656) using a combination of variable- and person-centred analyses. Cross-lagged results indicate support for the item regarding physical human rights had a more reliable bidirectional, longitudinal relationship with climate change beliefs/concern, compared to the item regarding economic human rights. A latent profile analysis revealed six distinct subgroups of New Zealanders, with climate change beliefs/concern differing between subgroups but with human rights support being consistently high. Lastly, latent transition analysis revealed that all but one of the subgroups were relatively unstable across the one-year period, but New Zealanders tended to move from profiles of lower climate beliefs/concern into profiles of higher climate beliefs/concern. Findings reveal novel implications for a rights-based climate change response.

text: A human rights approach to climate change:   Examining the relationship between support for human rights and belief in climate change Climate change impacts human rights, and Māori and other indigenous communities around the world are amongst those most vulnerable to its consequences. This has led the United Nations to recommend a human rights-based approach to climate action. However, no research has examined the relations between support for human rights and climate change beliefs, which is critical if such a rights-based approach is to receive widespread public backing. Here we  investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal relations between support for human rights and climate change beliefs/concern with data from the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study (N ≈ 17,656) using a combination of variable- and person-centred analyses. Cross-lagged results indicate support for the item regarding physical human rights had a more reliable bidirectional, longitudinal relationship with climate change beliefs/concern, compared to the item regarding economic human rights. A latent profile analysis revealed six distinct subgroups of New Zealanders, with climate change beliefs/concern differing between subgroups but with human rights support being consistently high. Lastly, latent transition analysis revealed that all but one of the subgroups were relatively unstable across the one-year period, but New Zealanders tended to move from profiles of lower climate beliefs/concern into profiles of higher climate beliefs/concern. Findings reveal novel implications for a rights-based climate change response.

year: 2021

title: Editorial

authors: Bray, Peter

abstract: The Volume 43(1) editorial of the "New Zealand Journal of Counselling" reflects on the past year, highlighting local and global concerns such as COVID-19's impact, civil unrest, conflicts, and climate change. Looking ahead, the editorial stresses acknowledging climate change's reality and ongoing conflicts while seeking optimism.

The editorial notes the privilege of witnessing innovative research by counseling students and colleagues that addresses global crises' effects. It underscores the importance of informed practitioners backed by robust research and theory.

The issue presents five research pieces showcasing diverse counseling methodologies. These include Māori approaches to trauma, Pākehā exploration through pepeha, clients' spirituality in adversity, mind-body interactions in counseling, and supervision amid events like pandemics.

One article discusses Māori trauma approaches, reconnecting wairua (spirit) and whakapapa (ancestral lineage) to address trauma. Another explores how Pākehā can confront colonization roles using pepeha.

Clients' spiritual experiences during challenging events are analyzed in another article, employing Māori and Celtic metaphors.

Mind-body interactions in counseling education and practice are investigated, emphasizing integrating body-oriented psychotherapies and nutrition.

Lastly, supervision during COVID-19 is studied, exploring its impact on relationships and suggesting growth opportunities.

The editorial concludes by noting the New Zealand Association of Counselling's website improvements, aiming to enhance journal access. It acknowledges Dr. Jan Wilson's passing, a significant contributor to New Zealand's counseling research, and encourages engagement with research and journal contributions.

text: Editorial The Volume 43(1) editorial of the "New Zealand Journal of Counselling" reflects on the past year, highlighting local and global concerns such as COVID-19's impact, civil unrest, conflicts, and climate change. Looking ahead, the editorial stresses acknowledging climate change's reality and ongoing conflicts while seeking optimism.

The editorial notes the privilege of witnessing innovative research by counseling students and colleagues that addresses global crises' effects. It underscores the importance of informed practitioners backed by robust research and theory.

The issue presents five research pieces showcasing diverse counseling methodologies. These include Māori approaches to trauma, Pākehā exploration through pepeha, clients' spirituality in adversity, mind-body interactions in counseling, and supervision amid events like pandemics.

One article discusses Māori trauma approaches, reconnecting wairua (spirit) and whakapapa (ancestral lineage) to address trauma. Another explores how Pākehā can confront colonization roles using pepeha.

Clients' spiritual experiences during challenging events are analyzed in another article, employing Māori and Celtic metaphors.

Mind-body interactions in counseling education and practice are investigated, emphasizing integrating body-oriented psychotherapies and nutrition.

Lastly, supervision during COVID-19 is studied, exploring its impact on relationships and suggesting growth opportunities.

The editorial concludes by noting the New Zealand Association of Counselling's website improvements, aiming to enhance journal access. It acknowledges Dr. Jan Wilson's passing, a significant contributor to New Zealand's counseling research, and encourages engagement with research and journal contributions.

year: 2023