Masters Dissertations
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The Masters Dissertations collection contains digital copies of AUT University masters dissertations deposited with the Library since 2007 and made available open access. From 2007 onwards, all dissertations for masters degrees awarded are required to be deposited in Tuwhera Open Theses & Dissertations unless subject to an embargo.
Dissertations submitted prior to 2007 are usually recorded in the AUT Library catalogue where the full text, if available, may be accessed with an AUT password. Other people should request an Interlibrary Loan through their library.
Dissertations are protected by the Copyright Act 1994 (New Zealand). The dissertation may be consulted by you, provided you comply with the provisions of the Act and the following conditions of use:
- Any use you make of these documents or images must be for research or private study purposes only, and you may not make them available to any other person.
- Authors control the copyright of their dissertation. You will recognise the author’s right to be identified as the author of the dissertation, and due acknowledgement will be made to the author where appropriate.
- You will obtain the author’s permission before publishing any material from the dissertation.
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In Defence of a Manic Defence: A Therapist’s Experience of Humour in Psychotherapy
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The following is a heuristic study: a first-person exploration of humour, using my own experience to illuminate this particularly fascinating aspect of humanity, and an infrequently discussed, yet potentially impactful, ... -
An Exploration of Leadership Characteristics and Values in the Hospitality Industry During Times of Crisis: A Case Study of the COVID-19 Impact on the New Zealand Hospitality Industry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The global hospitality industry has been particularly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. An organization's ability to respond effectively to a crisis gives it a competitive edge, but poor leadership might jeopardise the company's ... -
An Exploratory Study of International Students’ Perceptions of Social Media Marketing and Impacts on Purchasing Intention of Adventure Tourism in New Zealand After COVID-19
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)In the world of e-commerce, the role and application of social media has been shown to have significant impacts on tourists’ decision-making and tourism management and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose ... -
The Influence of Social-Psychological Distance on Indian Tourists Travelling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the most visited holiday destinations in the world. Kuala Lumpur is known for its scenic beauty, cultural diversity, food, theme parks, and beaches. Malaysia is native to three different ... -
Critical Discourse Analysis and Political Discourse: Assessing Political Legitimacy in English to Arabic Translation of the UNPE Reports’ Summaries (2020-2021) on Yemen
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Political legitimacy is the main factor of the Yemeni civil war since September 2014 and the UN is mediating to solve that conflict starting with the UN Security Council resolution 2216. Since then, the UN has appointed ... -
The Recovery of a Tourist Destination After a Natural Disaster
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Natural disasters are one of the possible crises encountered by tourism destinations. Generally, natural calamities are difficult to predict or control, and in recent decades, the frequency of hazardous occurrences has ... -
An Analysis of Perceived Leadership Styles and Potential Motivational Impacts in the Hilton Hotel Group Through the Glassdoor
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The study explores the extent to which different leadership styles are perceived in the Hilton Hotel group, as shown by employee reviews on the Glassdoor website. In this context, the study focuses on exploring the ways ... -
"The vibrating red muscle of my mouth": What Has Happened to the Diagnosis of Hysteria?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Throughout written history, in both medical and literary texts, we find described a pattern of suffering, particular to speaking beings whose encounter with jouissance, with suffering and with the Other can be considered ... -
An Autoethnographic Account of The Symbolic and Cultural Meaning of Xianmian Noodles in Fujian Province, China
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The value of food is not limited to physical nourishment. Food also provides material actancy. That consideration adds to food’s symbolic dimensions and considerations. For the Chinese, food and its consumption are sources ... -
The Role of Language in Therapy: The Therapist’s Bilingualism in the Countertransference Experiences
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The prerequisite of psychodynamic psychotherapy is verbal interaction. Language is used as a tool, amongst others, for constructing an individual’s world; and the meaning of our experiences is provided and structured by ... -
Moving on From Childhood Trauma: The Remedial Potential of Body-centered Psychotherapy for Children
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Within Western approaches to trauma, the physical body has been relatively neglected in comparison to clinical interventions targeting the mind and the brain. Childhood trauma is an event which significantly imprints on ... -
The Art of Mourning - Exploring the Impact of Artistic Creation Upon the Psychotherapist
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The realm of artistic creation has long captivated thinkers within the psychotherapeutic sphere. A rich lineage of theoretical contributions considers the origin, nature and process of creativity through a psychoanalytic ... -
Human Resource Management and Organisational Trust in Public Sector Organisation in Papua New Guinea
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This study is about employees’ perception of trust in their organisations and the role of HRM in building trust in Papua New Guinea’s public service. In PNG, Human Resource Management (HRM) sits uncomfortably between ... -
Critical Success Factors for Robotic Process Automation Implementation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has become a popular topic in the information technology and digital transformation communities since the last decade. The deployment of RPA technology may reward organisations with an ... -
Sustainability Reporting for Value Creation and Risk Management
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Scope: With the growing demand for businesses today to head towards a more ‘greener way’ of doing business, corporations are facing organisational challenges more than ever before. This is somewhat impeding them from ... -
The Role of External Mechanisms and Transformational Leadership in Information Security Policy Effectiveness: A Managerial Perspective of Financial Industry in Vietnam
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Information security policy (ISP) violations are one of the biggest concerns for all organisations around the world, resulting in billions of direct and indirect losses, especially in the financial industry. While different ... -
A Modified Systematic Literature Review Examining Current Support Provided for Young People to Manage Stress
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Adolescence is an important stage of human development with potential for the positive growth of social and emotional health. According to Waters et al., (2012), adolescence is a stage of intensive personal, social, and ... -
“The Curry Bunch”: A Semiotic Exploration
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Art takes many forms and is understood by different people in different ways. Within these understandings, art, in the case of my dissertation, incorporates the semiotic analysis of two oil-on-canvas images of Mikebhai ... -
The Effect of Instagram Influencers on Vacation Destination Choice
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)There has been an increase in the use of Instagram influencers in the travel and tourism industry. These influencers are being used to reach new audiences and showcase destinations. However, do they have any influence on ... -
Newcomer Socialisation Tactics and Proactive Behaviours Within an Open Plan Office Environment
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Newcomer socialisation is regarded as an important facet of organisational development. Nonetheless, extensive research publications on newcomer socialisation have been relatively unrelated to the physical workspace context. ...