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AUT staff and postgraduate students conduct research on a huge variety of topics. Research participants help us do the crucial work of understanding ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

On this page, you can browse the AUT research projects currently recruiting for participants. Each project has approval from the AUT Ethics Committee and has met stringent standards for the protection of all participants. We welcome your interest and involvement in these projects.

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The Impact of Digital Wallets on Consumers’ Financial Inclusion

Participate in AUT research to examine whether digital wallets influence financial inclusion (accessibility and usability of financial services) for consumers.

Exploring indicators of prolonged recovery in sports related Concussion.

Take part in AUT research to explore the relationship between common clinical assessments and recovery time in sports-related concussion.

Exploring Footwear Selection and Use in Trail Running and Hiking: A Survey of User Preferences

Participate in AUT research to better understand how people choose footwear for trail running and hiking.

The Effects of Yoga Nidra on the Nervous System and Sleep

Take part in AUT research to explore how Yoga Nidra, a form of guided relaxation, affects sleep in people who have mild-to-moderate sleep problems.

Faith, food, and the female body: A study in New Zealand churches

Participate in AUT research exploring diet culture's impact on NZ women in Protestant churches. Share your experiences in this important study.

Becoming global: An occupational perspective on learning to be global citizens

Participate in AUT research to explore how New Zealanders in Southeast Asia learn to become global citizens through their everyday activities abroad.

Te vaerua kopu tangata ora: Application of a Pacific model of palliative care

Participate in AUT research to develop a Cook Islands-based palliative care model, Te vaerua kopu tangata ora (the wellness of the family spirit).

Knowledge and attitudes towards using mesenchymal stem cells for treatment purpose among the general public and healthcare professionals in NZ

Participate in AUT research to examine the knowledge and attitudes towards using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treatment in New Zealand.

Networks of power: Gender, race and class in workplace violence.

Take part in AUT research that investigates how class or gender discrimination, or racism impact care and support workers’ experiences of workplace violence.

Exploring consumer boycotting and buycotting of global and local brands in response to brand activism in New Zealand

Take part in AUT research to explore how brand activism influences consumer decisions to boycott (avoid buying from) or buycott (actively support) brands.

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