Hasitha Koralage
Hasitha's PhD research looks into Health Information and seeking behaviors among south asian migrant families in New Zealand
Email: hasitha.koralage@vuw.ac.nz
Supervisors: Dr Jennifer Campbell-Meier and Dr Maja Krtalic
Profile
My PhD research investigates health information-seeking behaviors among South Asian migrant families in New Zealand. The study explores how cultural values, language preferences, family relationships, and migration experiences influence the ways individuals seek, share, and use health information. Through qualitative interviews with South Asian migrants, this research aims to enhance understanding of culturally responsive health information practices and contribute to improving access to health information for diverse communities in New Zealand.
Research Interests
- Health information behaviour
- Information seeking and use
- Migrant communities
- Cultural diversity and inclusion
- Health literacy
- Library and information science
- Qualitative research methods
Qualifications
- PhD in Information Management (current), Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington
- Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science, University of Colombo
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Library and Information Science, The Open University of Sri Lanka
- Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science, Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA)