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Sleep paralysis in New Zealand tertiary students : prevalence, phenomenology, and associations with sleep quality and psychological distress : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University, Manawatu, New Zealand

Massey Research Online 2026 Bianca Hayes

Sleep paralysis (SP) is a transient sleep-wake phenomenon characterised by conscious awareness accompanied by temporary muscle atonia and, often, vivid multisensory hallucinations. Although SP is widely recognised within sleep science and estimated to affect a substantial number of individuals globally, little is known about its prevalence and phenomenology within Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ),...

Connections between mindfulness, nature and wellbeing : an interpretative phenomenological analysis : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey Research Online 2026 Bianca Brons

Wellbeing is a central concern within contemporary psychological research, particularly in response to rising mental health challenges and growing interest in accessible, preventative approaches to psychological support. Research indicates that both mindfulness in natural environments are associated with enhanced wellbeing; however, there remains limited qualitative understanding of how...