This study examines the experience of managing Type 2 diabetes from the perspective of Part-European people from Fiji who have this disorder. A qualitative approach was used, and the methodology was grounded theory based on the theoretical perspective of symbolic interactionism. Data was collected from the in-depth interviews of nine participants who have been living with Type 2 diabetes. Text from the interview transcripts was analysed using the version of grounded theory advocated by Strauss and Corbin (1998). This process facilitated the discovery of 'Carrying On With Life And Living' as the main concern shared by Part-Europeans managing Type 2 diabetes. It also identified the substantive theory of 'Walking The Line' as the core category and the basic social and psychological process by which Part-Europeans resolve their main concern of 'Carrying On With Life And Living'. This was a three-stage process involving firstly 'Carrying on Regardless', secondly 'Attempting Balance in Time and Motion and Control', and thirdly 'Balancing, Unbalancing, and Recovering Balance'. The results of this study reveal that the social and historical contexts of Part-European culture, such as heavy drinking, carrying on with life and living in the face of adversity, and taking traditional medicine impact significantly throughout their managing process. Findings of this study may contribute to development of some culturally aware strategies that could assist healthcare services to provide appropriate support, intervention, and education for Part-Europeans with Type 2 diabetes. This study also addresses the lack of studies concerned with the management of Type 2 diabetes in Pacific peoples and serves to inform research initiatives and priorities set by the Health Research Council of New Zealand.

The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to develop criteria for creating thematic literature units appropriate to the English language facility and to the culture of students in the LDS secondary schools in the South Pacific, and (b) to create three thematic literature units at the Form 5 (11th grade) level which would exemplify the recommended criteria.An analysis of questionnaire responses revealed that a concept-centered approach to literature should take precedence, with geographical literature—especially Polynesian—also receiving emphasis. Less attention should be given to developing skill in literary analysis, and more focus placed upon systematically reinforcing other language arts areas (e.g. composition) during literature instruction.Three individualized thematic literature units which exemplify these criteria were then created. Themes chosen, according to rating scores established through the questionnaire, were (a) "Leadership I: Leaders of the People," (b) "The Value of Work," and (c) "The Search for Dignity and Respect."

The everyday experiences of Waikiki’s residents of color often escaped official and semi-official records of historical events. When concerning Native Hawaiians and other nonwhite peoples, haole elite journalists and policymakers viewed their land, possessions, and bodies as opportunities for the cultural commodification, sexualization, and reimagination. As part of the redevelopment efforts of the Waikiki shoreline in the early twentieth century, state and commercial actors worked to affect the systematic erasure of Native Hawaiian and resident Asian spaces. This study utilizes extensive collections of oral histories from marginalized Waikiki residents of color to provide counterpoint to notions of indigenous passivity and ‘native’ savagery perpetuated by hegemonic colonial influences. In conjunction with an “against the grain” reading of print sources, including legislation records, newspaper articles, advertisements, and tourist literature, the study of Waikiki’s oral histories revealed a narrative of everyday resistance and cultural amalgamation in opposition to forces of assimilation and control. Focusing within the first four decades of the twentieth century, the project highlights the social development of Waikiki over that span. It provides vivid reinterpretation of race, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender in the space. The study examines the territorial government's application of biopower against vulnerable, multiethnic populations with respect to immigration and redevelopment, while simultaneously uncovering everyday resistance to that power.

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Oceania is an example of a region where traditional security theory based on historical enmity and competition does not fit. A history of amity and cooperation has evolved through regionalism and the region's pre-eminent organisation, the Pacific Islands Forum (the Forum). In 2004, the Forum was tasked to develop the 'Pacific Plan' (the Plan) to facilitate closer cooperation and deeper integration. Security is one of the four pillars of the Plan. The objective of this thesis is to analyse the institutions of the Forum as facilitators of regional security cooperation. The Forum is reviewed and the idea of a logic of action is introduced. To help explain security in an environment with a history of cooperation, traditional security theory is re-defined. A security environment equation is created as a framework to help analyse the Forum's structures and security mechanisms. The Forum Regional Security Committee is examined closely resulting in suggestions to strengthen the region's security environment.

Ce travail de thèse analyse la perception locale des changements de l’environnement, et plus précisément, celle du changement climatique. Les deux terrains étudiés sont l’île de Wallis (Wallis et Futuna) et l’atoll de Rangiroa (Polynésie Française), qui se distinguent par leur géomorphologie et leur organisation sociale, bien que faisant partie, toutes deux, de l’ensemble francophone du Pacifique sud et de la région culturelle polynésienne. Il s’agit de comprendre la vision de la population locale sur les changements en cours et à venir. Le travail réalisé s’appuie sur l’analyse de quatre indicateurs, réalisée sur la base des méthodes de l’anthropologie. L’indicateur « espace » informe sur la perception de l’espace, l’habitat, le foncier et la migration. Celui consacré aux « ressources » révèle des dynamiques importantes dans le contexte des prélèvements de sable, de l’érosion du littoral et de la construction des murs de protection. L’indicateur « catastrophes », qui traite des cyclones et des tsunamis, aide à cerner la perception des dangers potentiels liés aux risques naturels. Le dernier indicateur, « faits sociaux », décrit la conception du « changement climatique » et de son discours scientifique, le rôle des médias et des politiques, les observations réalisées et leur interprétation locale, qui est fortement liée à des diverses représentations du sujet. Enfin, des scénarios d’avenir dans le contexte de la montée des eaux sont évoqués.Les analyses présentées sont nées d’un questionnement posé par les spécialistes du génie civil côtier soucieux, d’une part, d’avoir une meilleure connaissance de la perception de l’espace littoral par les populations locales, et d’autre part, d’obtenir les clefs de compréhension utiles à l’acceptation de leurs actions. Dans un contexte océanien où la gestion intégrée de l’espace littoral est complexe et différente de celle du monde occidental, les finalités sous tendues par l’analyse anthropologique étaient la prévention contre les dysfonctionnements actuellement observés et la préservation améliorée d’un espace vital pour les populations insulaires. / The focus of this thesis is environmental change or, more precisely, climate change. The two study areas are Wallis Island (Wallis and Futuna) and the Rangiroa Atoll (French Polynesia). They have a different geomorphology and social organisationeven though both of them are part of the francophone islands in the Pacific and the cultural region of Polynesia.The study aims to gain an understanding of the local view of current change and future changes expected by scientists. This work is based on four indicators and was developed with the methods of anthropology. The indicator ‘space’ reveals a great deal about the real perception of space on these islands, about residence, land tenure and migration. The indicator ‘resources’ was used to analyse the dynamics of beach sand mining, beach erosion and the construction of protective sea walls. The indicator ‘disasters’ covers cyclones and tsunamis and the perception of potential dangers linked to natural hazards. The last indicator, ‘social conditions’, describes the local understanding of climate change and its scientific discourse, the role of media and politics. The thesis also analyses the locals’ observations of the environment and theirinterpretation, which is strongly linked to the different representations of the subject. It ends with a description of scenarios of a future sea level rise. Work on the thesis started from issues raised by specialists of coastal development planning. They needed a deeper understanding of the local population’s perception of the coastal area and they were looking for indications of what would make the locals accept the proposals of the planners. In the context of Oceania, the integratedmanagement of the coast is complex and very different from the Western world. The aim of this anthropological analysis was to improve communication between the affected parties and to avoid further destruction of this sensitive environment which is crucial to the islands’ populations. / Diese Dissertation analysiert die Wahrnehmung von lokalem Wandel, und im Speziellen des Klimawandels. Die beiden untersuchten Felder sind die Insel Wallis (Wallis und Futuna) und das Atoll Rangiroa (Französisch Polynesien). Dieseunterscheiden sich hinsichtlich ihrer Geomorphologie und ihrer Sozialorganisation, jedoch sind sie beide Teil der französischen Überseegebiete im Südpazifik und der Kulturregion Polynesien.Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, die Sichtweise der lokalen Bevölkerung betreffend aktueller und zukünftiger Veränderungen zu verstehen. Die Analyse, basierend auf den Methoden der Anthropologie, definiert vier Indikatoren: Der Indikator „Raum“ steht für die örtliche Raumwahrnehmung, den Residenzmodus, Landverwaltung und Migration.Der Indikator „Ressourcen“ identifiziert wichtige Dynamiken im Zusammenhang mit dem Sandabbau an den Küsten, der Stranderosion und der Errichtung von Ufermauern. Der Indikator „Katastrophen“ behandelt Zyklone und Tsunamis, welche Hinweise geben können auf die lokale Wahrnehmung von potentiellen Gefahren auf Grund von Naturkatastrophen. Der letzte Indikator, „soziale Gegebenheiten“, beschreibt die lokale Auffassung des Konzepts „Klimawandel“ und dessen wissenschaftlichen Diskurs, die Rolle der Medien und der Politik, sowie lokale Umweltbeobachtungen und derenInterpretation. Außerdem werden Zukunftsszenarien im Zusammenhang mit einem ansteigenden Meeresspiegel gezeichnet.Am Beginn dieser Arbeit standen Fragestellungen von Spezialisten der Küstenraumplanung, die einerseits ein besseres Verständnis der lokalen Konzeptionen des Küstenraumes wünschten, und andererseits Mittel und Wege suchten, um die lokale Akzeptanz ihrer Ideen und Aktionen betreffend der Raumplanung zu erhöhen. Im Kontext Ozeaniens ist die Verwaltung des Küstenraumes sehr komplex und unterschiedlich verglichen mit westlichen Verwaltungskonzepten. Das Ziel dieser Analysen war also eine verbesserte Kommunikation aller Beteiligten, um weitere Zerstörungen dieses Lebensraumes, welcher lebenswichtig für die betroffenen Bevölkerungen ist, zu verhindern.

Climate change has hit the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati hard over the past decade, with unreliable weather patterns, drought, flooding and king tides all affecting the homes, health and livelihoods of residents. As the effects of climate change increase, women are rising up as advocates, fighting for action on mitigation and adaptation strategies locally and internationally. Through in-depth interviews with five I-Kiribati women, this study explores the strategies and impacts of their climate change advocacy. It addresses the questions: ‘How are I-Kiribati women advocating for climate action?’, and ‘What impact do the I-Kiribati women mobilized for climate action hope their voices and stories will have locally and transnationally?’.The qualitative study draws on feminist theory and discourses on vulnerability and women in development, with a view to breaking away from the rhetoric of women as ‘victims’ and focusing on women’s agency in climate change advocacy. It explores the nuances of gender and climate change in Kiribati and the effects of shifting gender roles in local communities. Findings highlight the role of narratives and storytelling in Kiribati and internationally to translate science-based arguments into easily understandable messages for the public.

The aim of this thesis is to investigate the discursive use of first person plural pronoun we through a discourse analysis of the variety of arguments by leaders of Pacific Island States in political debates, specifically within a climate change context. The research question is “How do political leaders of Pacific Island states make discursive use of the first person plural pronoun we in political debates in a climate change context?” By using a textual discourse analysis to study statements made by Pacific Island leaders at the UN Conference of the Parties, the investigation finds a wide variety of argumentation styles and pronominal choices. The main finding is how the word we is used in several ways, all of which carry political meaning, and the pronominal choice is found to depend on social context as well as the intention of the speaker. Political leaders utilize the pronoun we as a tool for political rhetoric, to argue both that the international community as a whole will face the negative consequences of climate change while also emphasizing the specific victim status of the islands. Several of the arguments found in the statements that were studied are centered on the vulnerable status of the SIDS (Small Island Developing States), emphasizing how they are severely affected by climate change. The essay demonstrates that the pronominal choices also have actual implications on the dynamics of the political arena. Primarily, the exclusive we isused to create a sense of division between groups, which encourages political mobilization. In addition, leaders are shown to make claims of a leadership role by using an exclusive we to create an image of the own nation as responsible, and opt for an inclusive we to create a feeling of shared responsibility globally.

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第23481号 / 工博第4893号 / 新制||工||1764(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科社会基盤工学専攻 / (主査)教授 森 信人, 教授 立川 康人, 准教授 志村 智也 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

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