title: Public attitudes to sex offenders in New Zealand

authors: Thakker, Jo

subjects: sexual offending

abstract: Sexual offending is a topic that often invokes heated debate and strong opinions among individuals from all walks of life. Generally, those who commit crimes of a sexual nature are uniformly abhorred, especially those who sexually abuse children. While the presence of these views is widely acknowledged, little is known about what these views are or how they develop. This study aimed to answer this question by conducting focus groups in various centres around New Zealand. The results showed that the news media was identified as the most important source of information on sexual offenders, although there was some scepticism in regard to the veracity of such information. Some of the views expressed were consistent with current understandings of sexual offending while some appeared to be borne of a lack of information. The results are considered in light of current research and the implications and future directions for further research are discussed briefly.

text: Public attitudes to sex offenders in New Zealand Sexual offending is a topic that often invokes heated debate and strong opinions among individuals from all walks of life. Generally, those who commit crimes of a sexual nature are uniformly abhorred, especially those who sexually abuse children. While the presence of these views is widely acknowledged, little is known about what these views are or how they develop. This study aimed to answer this question by conducting focus groups in various centres around New Zealand. The results showed that the news media was identified as the most important source of information on sexual offenders, although there was some scepticism in regard to the veracity of such information. Some of the views expressed were consistent with current understandings of sexual offending while some appeared to be borne of a lack of information. The results are considered in light of current research and the implications and future directions for further research are discussed briefly.

year: 2010

title: Meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of ACT and CBT for academic procrastination

authors: Carter, Adrian

subjects: behaviour

abstract: The efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) was meta-analytically examined to identify if they are effective interventions for reducing the academic procrastination of students. A comparison of the efficacies of ACT and CBT as the more effective treatment in reducing academic procrastination in students at post-treatment and follow-up was also assessed. I conducted a meta-analysis of nine randomised-control trials. A large overall pooled effect size of g = -1.96, 95% CI [-4.48, 0.57] was found in favour of ACT and CBT treatment interventions compared to control in reducing academic procrastination. CBT was more effective at reducing academic procrastination post-treatment with a moderate effect size, g = -0.69, 95% CI [-1.14, 0.24] compared to ACT, with a small effect size, g = -0.33, 95% CI [-1.38, 0.72]. This is one of the first meta-analyses to directly compare ACT and CBT interventions in relation to the academic procrastination of students. Limitations and future recommendations are discussed.

text: Meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of ACT and CBT for academic procrastination The efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) was meta-analytically examined to identify if they are effective interventions for reducing the academic procrastination of students. A comparison of the efficacies of ACT and CBT as the more effective treatment in reducing academic procrastination in students at post-treatment and follow-up was also assessed. I conducted a meta-analysis of nine randomised-control trials. A large overall pooled effect size of g = -1.96, 95% CI [-4.48, 0.57] was found in favour of ACT and CBT treatment interventions compared to control in reducing academic procrastination. CBT was more effective at reducing academic procrastination post-treatment with a moderate effect size, g = -0.69, 95% CI [-1.14, 0.24] compared to ACT, with a small effect size, g = -0.33, 95% CI [-1.38, 0.72]. This is one of the first meta-analyses to directly compare ACT and CBT interventions in relation to the academic procrastination of students. Limitations and future recommendations are discussed.

year: 2023

title: The Hospital Transfers Project: Supporting whanau engagement during hospitalisations

authors: Masters-Awatere, Bridgette

abstract: For Māori, as the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand, the care of those who are unwell has always been the concern of whānau (family) and community. Māori have established knowledge systems relating to health and wellbeing, and long-standing practices for both promoting good health and responding to illness (Taskforce on Whānau Centred Initiatives [hereafter referred to as the Taskforce], 2009; Waitangi Tribunal, 2001). These systems recognise the importance of relationships between peoples and broader environments to health and wellbeing (Mark & Lyons, 2010; Taskforce, 2009), something which has been more recently acknowledged in Māori health strategy and policy by government (Ministry of Health, 2014b).

text: The Hospital Transfers Project: Supporting whanau engagement during hospitalisations For Māori, as the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand, the care of those who are unwell has always been the concern of whānau (family) and community. Māori have established knowledge systems relating to health and wellbeing, and long-standing practices for both promoting good health and responding to illness (Taskforce on Whānau Centred Initiatives [hereafter referred to as the Taskforce], 2009; Waitangi Tribunal, 2001). These systems recognise the importance of relationships between peoples and broader environments to health and wellbeing (Mark & Lyons, 2010; Taskforce, 2009), something which has been more recently acknowledged in Māori health strategy and policy by government (Ministry of Health, 2014b).

year: 2019