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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Impact of Digital Payment Systems on Societal Wellbeing
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Digital payment systems are being increasingly adopted in both developed and developing economies. The objective of this study is to examine how the adoption of digital payment systems affects communities, societies, and ... -
Online Interactions: An Exploration of Migrant Experiences With Government Surveillance From Home Nations
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The research aims to get a better understanding of the experiences of migrants in their pursuit to maintain relationship with their connections back home and how their practices limit surveillance by the governments of ... -
Finding a New Home for Herself: A Comparison of the Joy Luck Club and Girl in Translation
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This study explores two novels written by two contemporary Asian American female writers: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan and Girl in Translation by Jean Kwon. Both novels follow the daily experiences and family relationships ... -
Understanding the Mechanism of Racial Bias in Predictive Risk Models of Child Welfare
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Each year approximately 3.6 million children in the US are referred to Child Protective Services (CPS) – despite these high levels of surveillance, child maltreatment deaths have not fallen. Additionally, many children who ... -
The Moderating Role of Perceived Risk Between AI Chatbots, Purchase Intentions and Customer Loyalty in Customer Service
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly permeated the service industry as new innovations have rapidly allowed the development of new channels for interacting with consumers. Among these is the development of AI based ... -
Impact of Employer Monitoring on Remote Workers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The COVID 19 crisis has brought forward the global adoption of remote work by at least ten years (Lister, 2020), and many organizations are doing it for the first time now. These organizations have been forced to adapt to ... -
Service Performance Reporting in New Zealand Charities
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)This study investigates the service performance reports of registered Tier 3 and Tier 4 charities in New Zealand to identify the performance indicators disclosed according to the regulatory requirements. The research uses ... -
Healthcare Provider Payments: Acceptance and Preferences of Myanmar General Practitioners
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Progress towards universal health coverage (UHC) has been uneven globally due to weaknesses in health financing. Experiences in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and its need for increased healthcare resources have highlighted ... -
A Regionally Focussed Survival Analysis Into Re-employment Rates in New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)I apply survival analysis techniques to analyse regional variations in the probability that a jobseeker will transition from unemployment into employment. Controlling for variations in individual characteristics, I aim to ... -
In Two Minds: A Heuristic Enquiry Into My Experience of Ambivalence
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Clients presenting for psychotherapy often bring with them an ambivalent attitude towards that which is troubling them and for which they seek help to change. Psychotherapists are familiar with the concept of coming to ... -
It Takes Two. Ruptures and Repairs in the Therapeutic Relationship With Adolescents: A Hermeneutic Literature Review
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)The therapeutic relationship is often cited as a key factor in positive treatment outcomes for clients, including with youth and families. This dissertation will look at how psychotherapists approach ruptures and repairs ... -
Gastronome: To Drink or Not to Drink
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Gastronomy and the gastronome are inextricably linked. The latter has long been characterised by their proficient knowledge of food and beverages, particularly alcoholic beverages. While there is an abundance of gastronomic ... -
The Experience of the Young Child Bereaved by Sibling Stillbirth
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Siblings bereaved by stillbirth have been described as “invisible mourners” because their loss is often unacknowledged. This research project uses a psychoanalytic developmental orientation to examine the experience of ... -
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 ...