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Dr Jeffrey Gage

School of Health Sciences

Fields of Research

  • Fatherhood
  • Smoking Cessation during Pregnancy
  • Family Health

Researcher Summary

My research interests are primarily in the area of fathering and family health. More specifically, I have explored how men prepare to become fathers, conceptual and theoretical explanations of fatherhood and male partner participation in smoking cessation during the transition to parenting. I am also interested in the effects of parenting on family health, particularly children's health and wellbeing.

Subject Area: Disciplines

Research Projects

Future Research

  • Interventions for smoking cessation during pregnancy
  • Exploration of the effects of gender and masculinity on health
  • Adult men's learning
  • Interrelationship of health and education
  • Professional development and practice of nurses in family heath

Key Methodologies

  • Qualitative Methods
  • Grounded Theory

Research Service

  • PhD Supervision (2008-present)
  • Masters Supervision (2006-2011)

Publications


  • Gage, J. (2012) "It's a male thing": A phenomenological study of men's positive reactions to cancer diagnosis through participation in the Tranz-Alpine Scooter Safari. Brisbane, Australia: Sigma Theta Tau International 23rd International Nursing Research Congress, 30 Jul-3 Aug 2012. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Gage, J.D. (2012) "It's a male thing": A phenomenological study of men's positive reactions to cancer diagnosis through participation in the Tranz-Alpine Scooter Safari. New Zealand Cancer Society. 37pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Gage, J. (2012) Fatherhood and mentoring future generations: Where academia meets real life. Canterbury Men's Centre, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Health by Stealth: Men's Sheds Supporting Men and Community, 5 Sep 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Raffensperger, M.K., Morton, M., Gage, J., Caldwell, F., Penfold-Green, C., Raffensperger, R. and Fulop, K. (2012) Fostering Family Resilience. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Association of Counsellors' Research Conference, 3-4 Dec 2012. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Gage, J., Tobias, R. and Leahy, J. (2012) Gender, masculinities and lifelong learning. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Community Education Seminar, 4 Sep 2012. (Oral Presentation)
  • Gage, J. (2012) Learning about fatherhood for men in 'at-risk' families. In M. Bowl, R. Tobias, J. Leahy, G. Ferguson and J. Gage (Ed.), Gender, Masculinities and Lifelong Learning: 111-121. London: Routledge. (Chapter in Book)
  • Gage, J.D., Everett, K.D. and Bullock, L. (2011) A Theoretical Explanation of Male Partner Participation in Smoking Cessation during the Transition to Fatherhood. Journal of Smoking Cessation 6(2): 89-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/jsc.6.2.89. (Journal Article)
  • Gage, J. (2011) Male Support Networks and Action-oriented Initiatives to Honour Mates with Cancer. Perth, Australia: Australian National Men's Health Gathering, 20-22 Sep 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Gage, J., Kirk, R. and Hornblow, A. (2010) Heart and Head: A Theoretical Explanation of the Meaning and Construction of Fatherhood for 'At Risk' Men in New Zealand. Cambridge, UK: 5th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 2-5 Aug 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Pahud, M., Kirk, R., Gage, J. and Hornblow, A. (2010) The Coping Process of Adult Refugees Resettled in New Zealand. Christchurch, New Zealand: Canterbury Regional Refugee Resettlement Forum, 16 Feb 2010. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Gage, J., Kirk, R. and Hornblow, A. (2009) An Exploration of the Contribution of Fathering to Family Health, Generational Change: Building Meaningful Relationships through Fathering. Wellington, New Zealand: Families Commission Research Seminar, 16 Jun 2009. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Gage, J. (2009) Certificate in Adult Teaching Level 5. (Other)
  • Pahud, M., Kirk, R., Gage, J. and Hornblow, A. (2009) Refugee Health and Wellbeing. Wellington, New Zealand: National Refugee Resettlement Forum, 26-27 May 2009. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Hornblow, A., Pahud, M., Gage, J. and Kirk, R. (2009) The Coping Process of Adult Refugees Resettled in New Zealand. Norcia, Italy: 2nd World Congress of Cultural Psychiatry, 27-30 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Hornblow, A., Pahud, M., Gage, J. and Kirk, R. (2009) The coping processes of adult refugees resettled in New Zealand. Norcia, Italy: Second World Congress of Cultural Psychiatry, 27-30 Sep 2009. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Pahud, M., Kirk, R., Gage, J.D. and Hornblow, A.R. (2009) The Coping Processes of Adult Refugees Resettled in New Zealand. New Issues in Refugee Research: Research Paper 179. Geneva, Switzerland: United Nations Refugee Agency Policy Development and Evaluation Service (UNHCR). 22pp. (Monograph)
  • Gage, J. (2008) Fatherhood as Motivator for Smoking Behaviour Change. Hobart, Australia: 2008 General Practice & Primary Health Care Research Conference, 4-6 Jun 2008. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Gage, J. (2008) Fatherhood as Motivator for Smoking Behaviour Change. CPIT, Christchurch, New Zealand: Output 2008, 15-19 Sep 2008. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Gage, J.D. (2007) "Talk to me" Adapting the Interview Process to Meet the Needs of Low-Income Men in Mid-Missouri. Champaign, IL, USA: Third International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, 2-5 May 2007. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Gage, J.D., Everett, K.D. and Bullock, L. (2007) A Review of Research Literature Addressing Male Partners and Smoking During Pregnancy. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing 36(6): 574-580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00188.x. (Journal Article)
  • Everett, K. D., Bullock, L., Longo, D. R., Gage, J. and Madsen, R. (2007) Men's Tobacco and Alcohol Use During and After Pregnancy. American Journal of Men's Health 1(4): 317-325. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557988307299477. (Journal Article)
  • Everett, K.D., Bullock, L., Gage, J.D., Longo, D.R., Geden, E. and Madsen, R. (2006) Health Risk Behavior of Rural Low-Income Expectant Fathers. Public Health Nursing 23(4): 297-306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.2006.00565.x. (Journal Article)
  • Everett, K., Gage, J.D., Bullock, L., Longo,D., Geden, E. and Madsen, R.W. (2005) A pilot study of smoking and associated behaviors of low-income expectant fathers. Nicotine and Tobacco Research 7(2): 269-276. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14622200500056093. (Journal Article)
  • Gage, J.D. (2005) Male partner participation in smoking cessation of women during pregnancy. Chicago, IL, USA: Rising Stars of Nursing Scholarship & Research 38th Biennial Convention, 14 Nov 2005. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Gage, J.D. (2005) Male partner participation in smoking cessation of women during pregnancy: Fatherhood as motivator for smoking behavior change. PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA. (Thesis - Doctor of Philosophy)
  • Gage, J.D. (2003) Embracing the art and science of nursing. Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand 9(10): 18-19. (Journal Article)
  • Gage, J.D. and Kirk, R. (2002) First-Time Fathers: Perceptions of Preparedness for Fatherhood. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research 34(4): 15-24. (Journal Article)
  • Gage, J. (2000) First time fathers: Perceptions of preparedness for parenting. MPH, Universtiy of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. (Thesis - Master of Public Health)