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the number <strong>of</strong> participants indicating they experienced depression was 42.7%, and 2.8%experienced problem gambling. The <strong>research</strong>ers emphasise the importance <strong>of</strong> screening forlifestyle and mental health factors by health practitioners. General practitioners indicated thatthey were willing to use the screening tool when it becomes available.Gravitas Research and Strategy. (2005). Strategies with Kids - Information for Parents (SKIP)<strong>research</strong> report. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry <strong>of</strong> Social Development. RetrievedNovember 22, 2005, from http://www.msd.govt.nz/work-areas/social-<strong>research</strong>/familieswhanau/strategies-with-kids-information-for-parents.htmlSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12779.pubTopic Areas: Maori, Pacific peoples, Discipline/punishment, Prevention/intervention/treatmentAbstract: This report presents <strong>research</strong>, commissioned by the Ministry <strong>of</strong> SocialDevelopment, undertaken to provide an assessment <strong>of</strong> parents and caregivers who usephysical discipline on children. The purpose <strong>of</strong> the report is to inform the Government’sparenting strategy, Strategies with Kids - Information for Parents (SKIP).The <strong>research</strong> methodology included a review <strong>of</strong> national and international literature, andinterviews with key informants. To gather information about parenting experiences, a nationalsurvey <strong>of</strong> parents and caregivers was conducted, and face-to-face interviews with 32 parentswho currently use physical discipline on children 5 years old and younger were completed.The report examines the key influences in parenting and caregiving approaches, whichincludes a range <strong>of</strong> personal experience-related factors, significant others, external influences,and parenting classes and seminars. Maori and Pasifika parenting practices are discussed,highlighting the impact <strong>of</strong> cultural issues on parenting and discipline strategies. The reportalso discusses situational factors that contribute to the use <strong>of</strong> physical discipline, differencesin the uses <strong>of</strong> physical discipline, and the reasons that contribute to a parent or caregiverchoosing, or not choosing, to use physical discipline. A further investigation <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>iles <strong>of</strong>those who use physical discipline is presented. The report concludes by discussing thepotential uptake <strong>of</strong> SKIP by parents and caregivers, and it explores how the strategy will beimplemented.Gravitas Research and Strategy. (2005). Strategies with Kids - Information for Parents (SKIP)<strong>research</strong> report: Executive summary. Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry <strong>of</strong> SocialDevelopment. Retrieved November 22, 2005, from http://www.msd.govt.nz/workareas/social-<strong>research</strong>/families-whanau/strategies-with-kids-information-for-parents.htmlSee: www.nzfvc.org.nz/12780.pubTopic Areas: Maori, Pacific peoples, Discipline/punishment, Cultural factorsAbstract: This report is a summary <strong>of</strong> the findings and conclusions <strong>of</strong> <strong>research</strong> that wasconducted to provide information for Strategies with Kids - Information for Parents (SKIP), agovernment parenting strategy. In this executive summary, the author provides a synopsis <strong>of</strong>the factors that influence Maori and Pacific peoples’ approaches to parenting, and the reasonswhy parents choose to use, or not use, physical discipline. A brief discussion on thefundamentals <strong>of</strong> the SKIP strategy is also included.Guy, C. (1996). Feminism and sexual abuse: Troubled thoughts on some New Zealand issues.Feminist Review, 52, 154-168.76

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