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Police Officer Perception Of Wellness Programs, Ellen M. Chism
Police Officer Perception Of Wellness Programs, Ellen M. Chism
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Police officer applicants need to be in top physical condition and must pass a physical
ability test in order to be accepted into the police academy. However, many police
departments do not require incumbent police officers to take such tests after passing the
academy, even though the job requirements may not change. Research has documented
the importance of police officer fitness and its applicability to their work. Separate
studies have also shown the benefit of organizational wellness programs to employees.
There is a gap in the literature, however, regarding police officer perceptions of physical
fitness as it relates to police …
Title: Parents And Teachers’ Perceptions And Clinical Diagnosis Of Autism Among White And Non-White Groups, Margaret Gopaul
Title: Parents And Teachers’ Perceptions And Clinical Diagnosis Of Autism Among White And Non-White Groups, Margaret Gopaul
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The pervasiveness of autism has significantly increased over the past 2 decades with the 2014 Center for Disease Control and Prevention report indicating 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Early intervention is recommended as the most effective treatment approach. Nevertheless, previous research has indicated that White children are diagnosed with ASD about 1.5 years earlier than are Non-White children. A current gap remains in literature regarding ASD and different racial groups, and evidence has been inconclusive regarding disparities in identifying and diagnosing ASD. To fill this gap, this study investigated the relationship between child race, …