Browsing by Author "Stanley-Clarke, Nicola"

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    Returning to paid work : mothers and the impact of student loan debt : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Social Work, Massey University
    (Massey University, 2000) Stanley-Clarke, Nicola
    The purpose of this research is to examine the factors that influence a mother's decision whether or not to return to the paid workforce and in particular to uncover the role that student loan debt plays in this process. This is undertaken through an exploration of the facets related to this decision including financial pressures, economic dependence, the availability of childcare, personal and societal expectations of motherhood, a mother's own desire to return to the paid workforce and the role that student loan debt plays within the family. The study uses a feminist qualitative approach to enable participants to tell their stories in their own words. The use of this method enables an accurate depiction of the complexity of the participants' decisions without violating their integrity or minimising their experience. This research uncovers that primarily factors affecting the participants' families such as their role within their family, childcare and the family's financial considerations are considered in their decision whether or not to return to the paid workforce. Student debt is seen by the mothers as their individual responsibility that they do not want to effect the income or financial well-being of their family. They feel that it is more important to give priority to family commitments and save towards family goals than repay their student debt. The final section of this thesis provides a discussion of policy implications and presents a challenge to policy makers to redress the inequalities and inaccuracies of the current student loan scheme.
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    Understanding service development in statutory mental health organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand : an organisational case study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2013) Stanley-Clarke, Nicola
    This research aimed to understand service development in statutory mental health organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. Of major focus was the analysis of the elements that influenced service development as well as developing an understanding of decision-making in the service development process. The study involved an organisational case study of one statutory mental health provider, Living Well and included the collection and analysis of both primary and secondary data. The primary data included qualitative interviews, document analysis and the observation of meetings. Secondary data included literature, research, policy and external reviews of the organisation. Archetype theory provided the theoretical framework for analysing the processes of service development within Living Well. This enabled a holistic assessment of service development as it related to the structures and systems of the organisation alongside its central purpose (raison d’être) and the values, beliefs and ideologies that comprised its interpretive scheme. The use of an organisational case study contributed to the body of knowledge and theory building on service development and archetype transformation within statutory mental health providers in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The findings of this research supported the development of an approach for understanding service development within statutory mental health organisations and a guide for service development. The approach emphasises that Living Well’s interpretive scheme was central to the service development process and was in an ongoing state of flux as the organisation attempted to balance conflicting priorities and demands with the delivery of responsive mental health services (the organisation’s raison d’être). The complexity of the service development process within Living Well was exemplified in ongoing tension between clinical values and management priorities. The research findings reveal that service development within statutory mental health organisations like Living Well, requires alignment between the different factors that influence the service development process. Further, the likelihood of successful implementation is dependent on the priority allocated to service development related to its necessity; the organisation’s current operational and clinical demands; as well as the relationships and roles of those involved in the service development process. The guide for service development provides recognition of these core features of Living Well’s interpretive scheme, utilising informal processes to engender support, to minimise opposition and to ensure client care is the primary focus.