• Perspective-taking in the workplace : can a priming manipulation encourage employees to empathise with their colleagues? 

  Stack, Daniel (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  The current study attempted to expand perspective-taking literature in an organisational context by testing whether a priming mechanism could encourage employees to empathise with their colleagues. 140 full-time employees ...

• Surfactants produced by epiphytic bacteria and their role in diesel degradation 

  Oso, Simisola O. (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Hydrocarbon contaminations cause serious harm in the environment. Bacterial bioremediation is an environmentally friendly method to reduce such contaminants. To increase the bioavailability of hydrocarbons, bacteria produce ...

• Arson risk assessment : the development of an actuarial model for arson recidivism 

  Edwards, Michael J. (University of Canterbury, 2020)

  The main aim of this thesis was to contribute to the understanding of arson offending in terms of arson risk factors, arson recidivism, arson actuarial risk assessment and whether arson recidivists are qualitatively different ...

• Caring labour: Redistributing care-work 

  Dombroski K (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2020)

  Theorizing and illustrating diverse, more-than-capitalist economies, this broad-ranging Handbook presents ways in which it is possible to imagine and enact other ways of being.

• Understanding vulnerability to COVID-19 in New Zealand: a nationwide cross-sectional study 

  Marek L; Hobbs M; Kingham S; Wiki, Jesse; Campbell, Malcolm (Informa UK Limited, 2021)

  COVID-19 can affect the entire population, but it poses an increased risk for particular population groups. Socioeconomic and demographic factors, as well as long-term health conditions, can make populations vulnerable ...

• Flood Impacts on Dairy Farms in the Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand 

  Paulik R; Crowley K; Cradock-Henry NA; Wilson TM; McSporran A (MDPI AG, 2021)

  Flood damage assessments provide critical information for flood hazard mitigation under changing climate conditions. Recent efforts to improve and systemise damage assessments have focused primarily on urban environments ...

• A Comparison of AMPS Forecasts Near the Ross Sea Polynya With Controlled Meteorological Balloon Observations 

  Dale ER; Katurji M; McDonald AJ; Voss P; Rack W; Seto D (American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2020)

  ©2020. American Geophysical Union. All Rights Reserved. This study presents atmospheric boundary layer observations made over the Ross Sea using a long-duration Controlled Meteorological (CMET) balloon and a comparison ...

• Land use effects on biodiversity and ecosystem services. 

  Rossignaud, Laureline (University of Canterbury, 2020)

  Since human arrival, New Zealand biodiversity has suffered from habitat destruction through land use change and the introduction of exotic plants and animals, leading to declines and extinctions of numerous native and ...

• The spiralling effects of witnessing incivility in the workplace. 

  Greenslade, Julia (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  There is a growing amount of research to suggest that even being a mere witness to an uncivil interaction can cause an individual to instigate incivility. Organisations are struggling to contain and manage incivility in ...

• The evaluation of a bystander intervention training to combat incivility in a large New Zealand healthcare organization. 

  Searle, Freya (University of Canterbury, 2020)

  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of a bystander intervention training to combat organisational incivility. The evaluation was grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour and its underlying factors ...

• The relationship hazard awareness ability has with parenting style and growing up experiences. 

  Rattray, Cameron (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Objective The objective of the study was to assess the association between growing up experiences and parenting style, and hazard awareness. Methods A Cross sectional survey of 31 New Zealand teenagers, and a parent ...

• Hydrometeorology of large snowfall and snowmelt events in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. 

  Porhemmat, Rasool (University of Canterbury, 2020)

  Seasonal snowpack is an important element of mountain cryosphere. In the New Zealand’s Southern Alps/ Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, seasonal snow cover is of socio economic importance because of its key role in energy, agriculture ...

• The effect of work-attire on perceptions of competency of women in the workplace. 

  Alsop, Greer (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Purpose - The purpose of this experiment was to examine whether manipulations to the provocativeness or conservativeness of female work-attire could impact perceptions of competency. Design/methodology/approach – The ...

• “We’re going to be the last ones standing” a qualitative insight into the organizational resilience of small and micro tourism enterprises facing COVID-19. 

  Tanner, Siobhan P. (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Purpose: To understand organizational resilience from the perspective of small-to- medium enterprise (SME) business owners and operators in the tourism sector, in relation to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Approach: ...

• Just what the doctor ordered : how healthcare workers’ views of diversity practices and ideologies relate to engagement and belonging. 

  Pandaram, Shalini (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Effectively managing a diverse workforce is a vital skill for organisations, however, little is known about how congruence between employee’s preferences regarding diversity management, and their perceptions of how their ...

• A wellbeing evaluation of an online mindfulness program. 

  Procter, Katherine (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  In a world full of distractions, it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain present. Contemporary organizations are reporting rises in levels of work-related stress, anxiety, and depression amongst employees. This ...

• Sediment nutrients and mud content as driving factors of intertidal microphytobenthos in the estuaries of South Island, New Zealand. 

  Malakhov, Yuriy (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Intertidal microphytobenthos (MPB) are a crucial component of any shallow estuarine ecosystem, where they can account for >50% of total primary production. MPB are at the bottom of estuarine food webs and perform many ...

• Social comparison to work-related norms : the impact of social comparison of work behaviours on work-specific self-evaluations and change intentions. 

  Maheno, Emma P. (University of Canterbury, 2020)

  Despite increasing knowledge of the value of leisure and balance, work trends are consisting of a marked increase in time dedicated to work both inside and outside of the workplace. With technological advancements and ...

• Effects of turbidity on habitat-forming seaweeds in Southern New Zealand. 

  Babuder, Mareike (University of Canterbury, 2020)

  Even though coastal zones represent only 15 percent of the world’s land-surface area, they accommodate three times more people than the global average. The ever-increasing demand for resources and space lead consequently ...

• The effect of work-attire on perceptions of competency of women in the workplace. 

  Alsop, Greer (University of Canterbury, 2021)

  Purpose - The purpose of this experiment was to examine whether manipulations to the provocativeness or conservativeness of female work-attire could impact perceptions of competency. Design/methodology/approach – The ...

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