Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1992. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [453]-481).

Thesis (M.Ed. Mgt.)--Unitec New Zealand, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 72-79).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 407-427).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1969. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

This thesis explores the unique history and geography of Polynesians within Utah. In particular, the historic and current migrations of Hawaiians, Samoans, and Tongans to Utah are examined, and the 1980 and 1990 distributions of Polynesians are mapped and analyzed at three scales: in the United States by state, in Utah by county, and in Salt Lake City by census tract.Historically, Polynesia's relationship with Utah has been religious, specifically of conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints followed by migration to Utah. Today, however, things are changing. Nevertheless, Polynesians continue to migrate to Utah primarily for family, religion, education, and employment.Currently (1990), Utah ranks third in the continental United States with 7,181 Polynesians. Per capita, however, Utah ranks first with about 1 Polynesian per 250 persons. Furthermore, of the continental states with relatively large Polynesian populations (California, Washington, Utah, and Texas), Utah ranks second with over 70 percent growth in its Polynesian population from 1980 to 1990. Indeed, although different Polynesian ethnic groups tend to settle in different areas of Utah, Salt Lake City remains the locus of Polynesian immigration to Utah, particularly for Tongans.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Montana, 2006. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Apr. 15, 2007). Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-122).

A large body of research has examined the intergenerational consequences of historically traumatic events with populations whose ancestors have collectively faced significant experiences of loss and trauma due to colonization, genocide, and other forms of oppression and marginalization. This type of research is especially prevalent among indigenous populations and historical trauma has been used to theoretically explain some groups overrepresentation in negative societal and health indices. Yet there has been virtually no empirical study of the effects of historical trauma using a Polynesian sample. The aim of this dissertation was to examine the association historically traumatic losses may have with the mental health status of Polynesians. This dissertation also explored how ethnic immersion may moderate or buffer the association between historical losses and Polynesian mental health status. In this study structural equation modeling was used to examine how historical traumas and ethnic immersion associate with Polynesians' mental health. Results of the analysis found that reminders of historical losses were predictive of emotional distress and poorer mental health outcomes, while ethnic immersion was found to be predictive of more positive mental health status. In this study's analysis no moderating effects were identified. The clinical implications from the findings of this study are discussed to help clinicians identify strategies that may help Polynesians heal from the residual effects of historical trauma.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1991. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 473-513) / Microfiche. / ix, 513 leaves, bound 29 cm

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 407-427). / Also available by subscription via World Wide Web / xiii, 427 leaves, bound ill., maps 29 cm