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Happily ever after : discourses of emotion, love and health in the intimate relationships of young adult New Zealanders McKenzie, Donna

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 2004Description: 254 pOther title:
  • A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology and Social and Community Health, The University of Auckland
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  • 305.23 HAP
Summary: Thesis (PhD - Anthropology & Social and Community Health) - University of Auckland, 2004. This study investigates the social processes and experiences that influence young adult New Zealanders' perceptions of their own and others' intimate relationships. It employed an inter-disciplinary framework of critical interpretive medical anthropology and a public health approach with a lifecourse perspective. A multi-interview method was used involving more than 90 people interviewed either in focus groups, as couples, or as individuals. Interviews focused on young people's ideas and experiences of healthy and unhealthy relationships, as well as the influence of families, friends, and popular culture on relationships.--AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT
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Thesis / dissertation Thesis / dissertation Vine library TRO 305.23 HAP Available A00638633B

Thesis (PhD - Anthropology & Social and Community Health) - University of Auckland, 2004. This study investigates the social processes and experiences that influence young adult New Zealanders' perceptions of their own and others' intimate relationships. It employed an inter-disciplinary framework of critical interpretive medical anthropology and a public health approach with a lifecourse perspective. A multi-interview method was used involving more than 90 people interviewed either in focus groups, as couples, or as individuals. Interviews focused on young people's ideas and experiences of healthy and unhealthy relationships, as well as the influence of families, friends, and popular culture on relationships.--AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT