A5054002275- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Labor market dynamics and wage inequality
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Education Systems and Policy
- New Zealand Economic and Social Studies
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Economic Growth and Productivity
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Health Care Issues
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Economic Growth and Development
- Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
- Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Labor Movements and Unions
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Housing Market and Economics
Auckland University of Technology
2016-2025
Neurology, Inc
2025
Ministry of Health
2021
University of Algarve
2015
Numerous capital market studies have investigated the stock market's reaction to firms switching and from brand name auditors (Big 8/6/5/4 auditors). However, audit firm is only one possible indication of quality an auditor. This study contributes existing literature on auditor switching, by examining how reacts switches or that are considered be industry specialists. Consistent with our hypotheses, we find between Big 4 experience significant positive abnormal returns when successor...
Abstract This study explores the impact of culture on participatory decision making (PDM) and job satisfaction (JS) using data obtained from European Values Study (EVS). We parameterise two different cultural variables principal components analysis: first a continuum based survival versus self-expression values second traditional secular-rational values. Application ordered logistic regression to Likert scales PDM JS suggests that greater in variable enhances both JS; more have same effect....
<ns3:p>Background Worldwide, the worker population age is growing at an increasing rate. Consequently, government institutions and companies are being tasked to find new ways address age-related workforce management challenges opportunities. The development of age-friendly working environments enhance ageing inclusion diversity has become a current national policy imperative. Since spreading worldwide trend, identification analysis related best practices across different countries would help...
The growing acknowledgment of population wellbeing as a key indicator societal prosperity has propelled governments worldwide to devise policies aimed at improving their citizens' overall wellbeing. In New Zealand, the General Social Survey provides metrics for representative subset (~ 10,000 individuals). However, this sample size only surface-level understanding country's landscape, limiting our ability comprehensively assess impacts governmental policies, particularly on smaller subgroups...
Objectives To assess and compare patient perceived quality of osteoarthritis (OA) management in primary healthcare Denmark, Norway, Portugal the UK. Methods Participants consulting with clinical signs symptoms knee OA were identified 30 general practices invited to complete a cross-sectional survey including indicators (QI) for care. A QI was considered as eligible if participant had checked ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, achieved indicator. The median percentage (with IQR range) QIs by country determined...
Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to contribute the growing body of empirical evaluations subjective wellbeing by assessing impact basic cultural values and beliefs on job satisfaction across 20 countries in Eastern Western Europe. Design/methodology/approach Basic are defined reference traditional vs secular survival self‐expression values, respectively. Data derived from European Values Study 1999/2000 utilised, which provide detailed information not only socio‐demographic...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to model the link between political participation and life satisfaction whilst correcting for endogenous nature relationship; explore impact different strengths aim uncover if relationship displays patterns by gender. Design/methodology/approach data originate from 2006/2007 European Social Survey. analysis spanned across a pooled set 20 countries. Three alternative empirical frameworks were trialled: an ordered probit regression, linear regression...
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine the role perceived ability participate in decision making workplace, with respect job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach Data from fourth wave European Value Survey, utilised, and a bivariate probit model employed account for unobserved heterogeneity. Findings Empirical analysis comparing univariate models reveals that results former are negatively biased; potentially indicating prior research may have underestimated impact...
We study the short-run effects of a large-scale upzoning on house prices and redevelopment premiums in Auckland, New Zealand. Upzoning significantly increases premium but overall effect depends economic potential for site redevelopment, with underdeveloped properties appreciating relative to intensively developed properties. Notably, decrease value similar dwellings that were not upzoned, showing had an immediate depreciative pre-existing intensive housing. Our results show is fundamental...
Abstract Background There are persistent ethnic gaps in uptake of child healthcare services New Zealand (NZ), despite increasing policy to promote equitable access. We examined differences the immunisation and primary at different ages quantified contribution relevant explanatory factors, order identify potential points intervention. Methods used data from Growing Up birth cohort study, including children born between 2009 2010. Econometric approaches were explore underlying mechanisms...
In Aotearoa New Zealand, there has been a marked decrease in the uptake of routine childhood vaccinations since onset COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among Māori and Pacific children. This Pacific-centered research used an interpretive description methodology. We undertook culturally informed interviews discussions with caregivers (n = 24) healthcare professionals 13) to understand their perceptions vaccines. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis privileged respective...
There is significant research demonstrating the labour market disadvantage experienced by disabled community. Yet, relationships between wider ill-health concepts and employment are poorly investigated. This article presents an empirical investigation into impacts of poor mental physical health on propensity to be employed. The results indicate that activity-limiting accomplishment-limiting issues significantly affect Further investigations reveal significance interacted variable captures...
<ns3:p>Background Worldwide, the worker population age is growing at an increasing rate. Consequently, government institutions and companies are being tasked to find new ways address age-related workforce management challenges opportunities. The development of age-friendly working environments enhance ageing inclusion diversity has become a current national policy imperative. Since spreading worldwide trend, identification analysis related best practices across different countries would help...
Real minimum wages increased by nearly 33 percent for adults and 123 teenagers in New Zealand between 1999 2008. Where fewer than 2 of workers were being paid a wage at the outset this sample period, more 8 adult 60 teenage receiving hourly earnings close to end period. These policy changes provide unique opportunity estimate effects on poverty. Although are likely live poorest households, they relatively widely dispersed throughout income distribution. This is particularly true workers....
This study empirically explores the determinants of political participation. Using data from European Social Survey, we investigate relationship between participation and personal values, using Schwartz (1992) values inventory. A hierarchy is theorized, activities are categorized into four levels (none, weak, medium strong), based on cost participating how unconventional activity is. Empirical analysis points to individuals who more open change self-transcendent, being likely participate....