Mitchell, Suzanne E.2013-07-042022-11-022013-07-042022-11-0220012001https://ir.wgtn.ac.nz/handle/123456789/29173This study provides research into finding and using information in family therapy. Using the theoretical constructs of cognitive theory and sense making it addresses a void amongst Neo-Vygotskian research for understanding the dynamic development of cognitive skills, in social and cultural contexts. The study demonstrates an eclectic methodology, combining qualitative, quantitative and action research methods. Providing a full description of the physical, cultural and functional access to information it portrays a complex environment that trainees must navigate to gain resources for a Masters training. The study identifies three primary barriers to this environment. The first, previous experience in the use of computer mediated communication and word processing. The second, a lack of clearly identifiable Maori resources. The third, an unnecessarily complex system of holdings across three campuses.pdfen-NZfindingusinginformationfamily therapycognitive theoryNeo-Vygotskianeclectic methodologyqualitativeaction methodsMaori resourcesText