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AUT staff and postgraduate students conduct research on a huge variety of topics. Research participants help us do the crucial work of understanding ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

On this page, you can browse the AUT research projects currently recruiting for participants. Each project has approval from the AUT Ethics Committee and has met stringent standards for the protection of all participants. We welcome your interest and involvement in these projects.

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How New-Graduate nurses address sexual harassment from patients in the workplace

My name is Jane Marshall and I work at AUT as a nursing clinical educator. I have been employed in this role for over 9...

Exploring the role of Alcoholics Anonymous in alcohol use disorder treatment in New Zealand

The purpose of the PhD research is to explore the perceptions and experiences of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) by those who have been treated for problematic...

Experiences of adults with mild traumatic brain injury on intimate relationships

We would like to understand more about how mild brain injuries including concussion can impact a person and their relationships, to help improve how we...

O A'U, O A'U LAVA (I am who I am): Faith in a New Zealand Pacific Island Generation-Z World

As we enter the 21st century, many New Zealand-born Polynesian Generation-Z do not follow the traditions of their parents, who grew up attending church during...

The New Zealand Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Employee Experiences Survey 2024

Associate Professor David Williamson and Professor Candice Harris invite you to participate in this anonymous Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Employee Experiences survey. If you currently...

The role of team leaders in fostering psychological safety in Aotearoa New Zealand's ethnically diverse organisations

Psychological safety, referring to the ability to take interpersonal risks without the fear of negative consequences, is an important determinant of employee participation at work....

The relationship between gout attacks and physical activity

This is a study of people with gout to help us understand the impact of gout attacks on physical activity and also to determine whether...

Determining the acceptability, safety, and feasibility of a self-management memory reconsolidation programme in the New Zealand context

Have you experienced an emotional event or events in the past, such as changes in health, moving away from family, or losing a loved one?...

Exploring Sexuality Diverse Young Adults’ Experiences of Connection with and Cultivation of Community

For my honours research project, I am exploring sexuality diverse young adults’ experiences of connecting with and cultivating community. The term ‘sexuality diverse’ is used...

How do nurses' suspicion of child abuse arise, how do they respond, and what are the barriers to responding?

My name is Susan Platt and I am an RN and AUT staff member in the nursing department. I would like to invite you to...

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