Fred Seymour
Biographic Data
| ID | 303041 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fred Seymour |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fred |
| FAMILY NAME | Seymour |
| SIGNATURE | SEYMOUR F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Auckland |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 53 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Laypersons’ beliefs and knowledge about human memory
In New Zealand, there was a significant increase in applications from defence counsel over the last two decades to admit expert evidence about memory in child sexual abuse criminal trials. At issue is whether jurors subscribe to misconceptions about memory and, therefore, whether they require such educative expert evidence. This study explored jury eligible participants’ (N = 292) beliefs and knowledge about memory, drawing on their own personal …
Resisting the Silence
Suicide prevention strategies include attempts to control information young people receive about suicide, but digital communication provides young people with alternative forums to engage with this issue. This article explores the constraints and opportunities for youth to talk about suicide in New Zealand. A thematic analysis of data from focus groups with young people suggests they resist what they see as a taboo on talking about suicide, see a…
Young adults' narratives of relational development with stepfathers
Young adults (N = 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative interviews on relationships development with their stepfathers. Initially interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis that indicated the importance of perceptions of the stepfather's personal qualities; warmth and support; discipline issues; and perceptions of his impact on the family. In addition, a narrative analysis examined five types of stories, …
Young Adults' Perceptions of Parents' Responses in Stepfamilies
Stepfamily relationship research has emphasized the stepparent role and relationships between stepparents and stepchildren, neglecting the study of bioparent-child relationships in stepfamily households. In this study, 28 young adults from stepfamilies participated in group interviews, that focussed on their perceptions of parental responses in childhood stepfamily situations. A number of themes emerged around parental responses experienced as hu…
Using action research to facilitate change in child protection services
We have been involved over several years in the planning and development of services for child abuse investigation and therapy, including the development of multiagency (“child advocacy”) centers and education for Court programs. Our roles have been in research, program evaluation, group facilitation, advocacy, and planning. The approach taken was that of “action research.” This approach allows for the collaboration of researchers, service provid…
Violence and Sexual Coercion in High School Students' Dating Relationships
Violence and Sexual Coercion in High School Students' Dating Relationships
Young adults' narratives of relational development with stepfathers
Young adults (N = 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative interviews on relationships development with their stepfathers. Initially interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis that indicated the importance of perceptions of the stepfather's personal qualities; warmth and support; discipline issues; and perceptions of his impact on the family. In addition, a narrative analysis examined five types of stories, …
Resisting the Silence
Suicide prevention strategies include attempts to control information young people receive about suicide, but digital communication provides young people with alternative forums to engage with this issue. This article explores the constraints and opportunities for youth to talk about suicide in New Zealand. A thematic analysis of data from focus groups with young people suggests they resist what they see as a taboo on talking about suicide, see a…
Using action research to facilitate change in child protection services
We have been involved over several years in the planning and development of services for child abuse investigation and therapy, including the development of multiagency (“child advocacy”) centers and education for Court programs. Our roles have been in research, program evaluation, group facilitation, advocacy, and planning. The approach taken was that of “action research.” This approach allows for the collaboration of researchers, service provid…
Violence and Sexual Coercion in High School Students' Dating Relationships
Young Adults' Perceptions of Parents' Responses in Stepfamilies
Stepfamily relationship research has emphasized the stepparent role and relationships between stepparents and stepchildren, neglecting the study of bioparent-child relationships in stepfamily households. In this study, 28 young adults from stepfamilies participated in group interviews, that focussed on their perceptions of parental responses in childhood stepfamily situations. A number of themes emerged around parental responses experienced as hu…
Using action research to facilitate change in child protection services
We have been involved over several years in the planning and development of services for child abuse investigation and therapy, including the development of multiagency (“child advocacy”) centers and education for Court programs. Our roles have been in research, program evaluation, group facilitation, advocacy, and planning. The approach taken was that of “action research.” This approach allows for the collaboration of researchers, service provid…
Young adults' narratives of relational development with stepfathers
Young adults (N = 25) who grew up in stepfamilies in New Zealand took part in narrative interviews on relationships development with their stepfathers. Initially interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis that indicated the importance of perceptions of the stepfather's personal qualities; warmth and support; discipline issues; and perceptions of his impact on the family. In addition, a narrative analysis examined five types of stories, …
Resisting the Silence
Suicide prevention strategies include attempts to control information young people receive about suicide, but digital communication provides young people with alternative forums to engage with this issue. This article explores the constraints and opportunities for youth to talk about suicide in New Zealand. A thematic analysis of data from focus groups with young people suggests they resist what they see as a taboo on talking about suicide, see a…
Laypersons’ beliefs and knowledge about human memory
In New Zealand, there was a significant increase in applications from defence counsel over the last two decades to admit expert evidence about memory in child sexual abuse criminal trials. At issue is whether jurors subscribe to misconceptions about memory and, therefore, whether they require such educative expert evidence. This study explored jury eligible participants’ (N = 292) beliefs and knowledge about memory, drawing on their own personal …
Psychology (5 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Family Dynamics and Relationships (2 works) · Family Support in Illness (2 works) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (2 works) · Perception (2 works) · Poison control (2 works)