Research Team

Jeff Adams, MA(Applied), PhD
Jeff is a qualitative researcher and evaluator. His particular research interest is in sexuality, gender and health, as well as alcohol, gambling and recreation/leisure. Recent projects have included condom use by gay men, gay men’s health, and the mental health promotion and service needs of gay, lesbian bisexual, transgender, and intersex people. His evaluation work includes teaching evaluation methods and supporting the development of evaluation practices in community-based health and social service organisations.

Email: j.b.adams@massey.ac.nz

Publications

Journal articles

Adams, J., and Neville, S. (2011). Resisting the “condom every time for anal sex” health education message. Health Education Journal. DOI:10.1177/0017896911405908. A287

Adams, J., Braun, V., and McCreanor, T. (2011). Gay men talking about health: Are sexuality and health interlinked? American Journal of Men’s Health. DOI: 10.1177/1557988311421980. A288

Adams, J., and Dickinson, P. (2010). Evaluation training to build capacity in the community and public health workforce. American Journal of Evaluation, 31(3), 421-433. A261

Neville, S., and Adams, J. (2010). Men’s health and wellbeing—Who is missing? Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand 16(6), 20-21

Adams, J., Braun, V., and McCreanor, T. (2010). A critical analysis of gay men’s health policy documents. Gay & Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review, 6(1), 42-59. A254

Adams, J., Blair, K. L., Borrero-Bracero, N. L, Espin, O. M., Hayfield, N. J., Hegarty, P., Hermann-Green, L. K., Hsu, M., Maurer, O., Manalastas, E. J., McDermott, D. T., and Shepperd, D. (2010). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender psychology: An international conversation between researchers. Psychology & Sexuality 1(1), 75-90. A247

Adams, J., and Neville, S. (2009) Men who have sex with men account for nonuse of condoms. Qualitative Health Research 19(12), 1669-1677. A242

Neville, S., and Adams, J. (2009). Condom use in men who have sex with men: A literature review. Contemporary Nurse, 33(2), 130-139. A239

Adams, J., McCreanor, T., and Braun, V. (2008). Doctoring New Zealand’s gay men. New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1287), 11-20. A225

Adams, J., Braun, V., McCreanor, T. (2008) Framing gay Men’s health: an analysis of policy documents. Gay & Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review 4, 108-126. A220

Adams, J., Witten, K., and Conway, K. (2009) Community development as health promotion: Evaluating a complex locality-based project in New Zealand. Community Development Journal, 44(2), 140-157. [Advance online access from 16 November 2007]. A203

Adams, J., Braun, V., and McCreanor, T. (2007) Warning voices in a policy vacuum: Professional accounts of gay men’s health in Aotearoa New Zealand. Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, 30, 199-215. A197

Adams, J. (1994) Financing assistive technology in New Zealand. The Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness: News Service, 88(2), 16-18.

Adams, J. (1994) Rent an aid: The New Zealand experience. New Beacon. The Journal of Blind Welfare, 78(916), 4-8.

Adams, J. (1990) Analysis of articles in the 1980s. New Zealand Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 23(3), 21-23.

Adams, J. (1989) Are the Churches ready for the disabled? NZ Disabled, 9(6), 19.

Adams, J. (1986) Disabled are dissatisfied with their recreation. NZ Disabled, 6(6), 17.

Book chapters / sections

Adams, J., and Dickinson, P. (2011). Evaluation. In Swayne, L. E. and Dodds, M. (Eds), Encyclopedia of sports management and marketing. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Retrieved from http://www.sage-ereference.com/view/sportsmagementmarketing/n245.xml

Adams, J., and Greenaway, S. (2011). Qualitative research. In Swayne, L. E. and Dodds, M. (Eds), Encyclopedia of sports management and marketing. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Retrieved from http://www.sage-ereference.com/view/sportsmagementmarketing/n624.xml

Adams, J., and Adams, L. (2011). Commonwealth Games. In Swayne, L. E. and Dodds, M. (Eds), Encyclopedia of sports management and marketing. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Retrieved from http://www.sage-ereference.com/view/sportsmagementmarketing/n126.xml

Adams, J., and Adams, L. (2009) Netball. Encyclopaedia of Play in Today's Society (pp.417-418). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. SB48

Adams, J., McCreanor, T., and Braun, V. (2007) Alcohol and gay men: Consumption, promotion and policy responses. In Clarke, V. and Peel, E. Out in psychology: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer perspectives (pp. 369-390). Chichester, U.K.: John Wiley. SB43

Adams, J., Braun, V., and McCreanor, T. (2004) Framing gay men’s health: A critical review of policy documents. In Riggs, D.W. and Walker, G. (Eds). Out in the Antipodes: Australian and New Zealand perspectives on gay and lesbian issues in psychology. (pp. 212-246). Perth, Australia: Brightfire Press.

Reviews

Adams, J. (2011). Book review: ‘Research in recreation, parks, sport, and tourism’. Annals of Leisure Research, 14(1), 96-97

Adams, J. (2010). Book review: ‘Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer psychology: An introduction’. Psychology Aotearoa, 2(2), 132

Adams, J. (2009). Review of ‘Muscle boys: Gay gym culture’. Annals of Leisure Research 12, 92-94. A236

Adams, J. (2008). Book review: ‘Unequal opportunity: Health disparities affecting gay and bisexual men in the United States’. Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues, American Psychological Association, Division 44 Newsletter 24(3), 10-11

Adams, J. (2008). Conference report: ‘Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Psychology Summer Institute’. Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review. 4(3), 201-204

Adams, J. (2006) Review of Reeling in the years: Gay men’s perspectives on age and ageism. Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review, 2(2), 98-99.

Selected evaluation / research reports

Wilkinson, J., Carryer, J., Adams, J., and Chaning-Pearce, S. (2011). Evaluation of the Diabetes Nurse Specialist Prescribing Project. Wellington: School of Health and Social Services, Massey University.

Adams, J., and Dickinson, P. (2011). African Youth Workshops: Evaluation report. Auckland: SHORE and Whariki Research Centre, Massey University.

Adams, J., Neville, S., and Dickinson, P. (2011). Bro Online: Evaluation report. Auckland: SHORE and Whariki Research Centre, Massey University.

Dickinson. P., Adams, J., and Gregory, A. (2011). Evaluation report for the National Public Health Evaluation Training Service. Auckland: SHORE and Whariki Research Centre, Massey University.
Dickinson. P., Asiasiga, L., Adams, J., and Gregory, A. (2010). Active Massey: Evaluation report. Auckland: SHORE and Whariki Research Centre, Massey University.

Neville, S., Russell, P., Spoonley, P., Wilson, D., and Adams, J. (2010). Incubator: An evaluation. Auckland: College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University

Dickinson, P., and Adams, J. (2008). Formative evaluation report to Health Action Trust (Nelson) and Ministry of Health. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Adams, J. and Neville, S. (2008) MSM TALK: Qualitative research about condom use amongst MSM in Auckland. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Kaiwai, H., Adams, J., McCreanor, T., and Casswell, S. (2006) Problem gambling literature and data review and recommendations for social marketing. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Adams, J., Witten, K., Woodson, T., Bala, M., and Huckle, T. (2005) A report on the findings of the Ranui Social Cohesion Surveys, May. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Adams, J. ( 2004) Evaluation of the Ranui Action Project: Final Report, July. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Conway, K., Adams, J., and Witten, K. (2003) Evaluation of the Ranui Action Project: Final Report, December. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Henwood, W. and Adams, J. (2003) Evaluation of the Take Ngakau Kaikohe Project: Final Report, December. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Adams, J. and Henwood, W. (2003) Evaluation of Tu Hokianga Tu Pakari - The South Hokianga Stronger Community Action Fund Project: Final Report, July. Auckland: Centre for Social and Health Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Massey University.

Habgood, R. and Adams, J. (2002) Young people and drinking cultures: Literature Review. Auckland: Alcohol & Public Health Research Unit, University of Auckland.

Carr, D., de Joux, M., and Adams, J. (1985) Local Recreation and Community Development Scheme: An analysis of the distribution of grants made by local authorities - 1982/83 and 1983/84. Wellington: Department of Internal Affairs.

Bull, J., Jones, D., Laidler, A., Levett, A., Stephens, B., Stothart, B., Daracott, P., and Adams, J. (1985) Recreation and Government in New Zealand: Change in Relationships. Report of the Community Services Institute Inc. Wellington: Ministry of Recreation and Sport.

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