Understanding matakite : a Kaupapa Māori study on the impact of matakite/intuitive experiences on wellbeing : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Māori Studies at Massey University, Papa-i-ōea, Aotearoa

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Understanding matakite : a Kaupapa Māori study on the impact of matakite/intuitive experiences on wellbeing : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Māori Studies at Massey University, Papa-i-ōea, Aotearoa

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This thesis is a response to expressions of concern from within Māori communities and also from within mental health that some Māori who are diagnosed as mentally ill are actually having spiritual experiences, which in the Māori culture are called matakite (among other terms). The thesis explores this issue from a Kaupapa Māori perspective, which enables a multi-layered, culturally resonant, exploration and analysis of the health issues that arise in relation to matakite. Thus, while explorin...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Doctoral

Date created

2014

Creator

Ngata, Ronald Spencer

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/8299

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Maori (New Zealand people) / Mental health / Well-being / Spirituality / Health aspects / Matakite / Hauora hinengaro

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