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The Motivating Factors Of A Multigenerational Workplace Based On Work Values And Reinforcements, Alaina Lister
The Motivating Factors Of A Multigenerational Workplace Based On Work Values And Reinforcements, Alaina Lister
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There are currently four generations in the workplace—Generation Z, millennials, Generation X, and baby boomers—each having its own values and motivations due to different life experiences. Leaders are facing new challenges regarding how to motivate each generation in relation to rewards, recognition, and work values. It was unknown whether there are empirical differences in motivation and leadership preferences based on generational cohort. The purpose of this study was to examine how the members of four different generations are motivated based on their preferred rewards and recognition, and the work values they hold. The targeted population were members of Generation Z, …
Employee Engagement And Productivity Among Remote Workers In The Finance Industry, Mauriom Ndikeh
Employee Engagement And Productivity Among Remote Workers In The Finance Industry, Mauriom Ndikeh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions made remote work a defining feature of the modern workforce. Some finance industry leaders lack effective employee engagement strategies to increase productivity in remote work environments. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore successful employee engagement strategies some finance industry leaders used to increase productivity in remote work environments. This project was grounded in Kahn’s employee engagement theory. The participants were six finance industry leaders from financial organizations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Data were collected using semistructured Zoom interviews, field notes, …
Effective Business Strategies And Regulatory Compliance Within Fintechs: A Qualitative Pragmatic Inquiry Study, Tranae N. Johnson
Effective Business Strategies And Regulatory Compliance Within Fintechs: A Qualitative Pragmatic Inquiry Study, Tranae N. Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective strategies to adapt to evolving regulatory changes can negatively impact financial technology (fintech) leaders’ capabilities. Fintech leaders who struggle to adapt to evolving regulatory changes are at risk of business instability. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore and identify effective business strategies used by fintech leaders to adapt to evolving regulatory changes. The participants were eight fintech leaders who effectively used strategies to adapt to evolving regulatory changes. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, and documents, current and archival. Using thematic analysis, five key themes were identified: (a) …
Preoperative Clinical Practice Guidelines For Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Marjorie Badong Yumul
Preoperative Clinical Practice Guidelines For Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Marjorie Badong Yumul
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Walden University College of Nursing This is to certify that the doctoral study by Marjorie B. Yumul has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Patricia Schweickert, Committee Chairperson, Nursing Faculty Dr. Diane Whitehead, Committee Member, Nursing Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2025 Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Preoperative Clinical Practice Guidelines for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery by Marjorie B. Yumul MS, University of the Philippines Manila, 2003 BS, La Concordia, …
Nurses’ Role In Reducing Mental Health Stigma In Healthcare, Olufunmilayo Elizabeth Adeloye
Nurses’ Role In Reducing Mental Health Stigma In Healthcare, Olufunmilayo Elizabeth Adeloye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project implemented a targeted educational intervention to reduce mental health stigma among healthcare providers. Mental health stigma, often resulting in misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and decreased patient engagement, represents a significant barrier to effective nursing practice. The project’s practice-focused question examined whether an educational program could improve provider knowledge and attitudes toward mental illness. Using the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation), a needs assessment at a family practice and behavioral healthcare clinic identified gaps such as judgmental perceptions, avoidance behaviors, and lack of empathy among providers. An extensive literature review supported the …
Small Business Leaders’ Strategies To Improve Employee Retention By Increasing Flexible Work Arrangements, Allen M. Looney
Small Business Leaders’ Strategies To Improve Employee Retention By Increasing Flexible Work Arrangements, Allen M. Looney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee retention is a critical challenge for small business leaders in the finance and insurance sector. These leaders are concerned with identifying effective strategies to retain employees to avoid turnover costs and maintain operational stability. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore effective flexible-work-arrangement (FWA) strategies that small business leaders in the finance and insurance sector used to retain employees. The participants included six small business leaders in the finance and insurance sector in the Southeast United States with successful experiences using such strategies. Data were collected from semistructured …
Examining The Relationship Between Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, And Turnover Intention In Healthcare Organizations, Nadiel Arocho-Saez
Examining The Relationship Between Employee Engagement, Job Satisfaction, And Turnover Intention In Healthcare Organizations, Nadiel Arocho-Saez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Turnover intention among healthcare staff adversely affects the delivery of high-quality patient care and compromises healthcare organizations' financial sustainability. Effectively managing factors influencing turnover intention is critical for healthcare leaders to reduce turnover. Grounded in the Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of the quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between employee engagement, job satisfaction, and turnover intention in healthcare organizations. Primary data were collected from 74 nurses employed at a large multi-hospital healthcare organization in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, who completed an anonymous online survey using existing questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. …
Challenges K-12 School Administrators Encounter Supporting The Cultural And Academic Needs Of African American Male Students, Geneda L. Kearney
Challenges K-12 School Administrators Encounter Supporting The Cultural And Academic Needs Of African American Male Students, Geneda L. Kearney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research shows that students with educational support aligned to their cultural and academic needs have better outcomes. K-12 school administrators were challenged to support African American male students’ cultural and academic needs. Guided by cultural mismatch theory and critical race theory, this basic qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of K-12 administrators concerning the cultural and academic needs to support African American male students. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews with eight K-12 school administrators having at least 2 years of experience in administration in a southeastern public school district in the United States. Thematic analysis of interview data …
Bias In Media Portrayals Of Filicide Cases Involving African American Women, Channing Lelar Collins
Bias In Media Portrayals Of Filicide Cases Involving African American Women, Channing Lelar Collins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study was conducted to examine racial disparities in media portrayals of filicide cases involving African American and Caucasian women, exploring how systemic biases and societal narratives influenced public perception, policy, and the child welfare and legal systems. Using a qualitative content analysis of 42 cases involving African American women and 20 involving Caucasian women, framing techniques, language, and imagery were analyzed. The research addressed three questions were (a) What narratives and framing were used?, (b) How did these differ across racial lines?, and (c) What are the broader societal and systemic implications? Results showed that media coverage of African …
Crisis Management Strategies For Sustaining Small Business Operations And Profitability During Unexpected Events, Dr. Brandy Marie Jones
Crisis Management Strategies For Sustaining Small Business Operations And Profitability During Unexpected Events, Dr. Brandy Marie Jones
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small business leaders face financial and logistical challenges during crises, such as economic downturns, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. This issue is critical for small business owners and policymakers, as effective crisis management ensures economic stability and community resilience. Grounded in situational crisis communications theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective crisis management strategies that small business leaders use to remain operational and profitable during unexpected events. The participants were seven small business leaders in Dallas, Texas who used effective crisis management strategies to remain profitable during unexpected events. Datum was collected …
Digital Transformation Strategies Used By Church Leaders To Increase Revenues And Meet Budgetary Goals, Lee Riley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective strategies to use digital transformation to increase revenues and meet budgetary goals can negatively impact small rural church leadership capabilities. Small rural church leaders who struggle to increase revenues and meet budgetary goals are at high risk of business instability. Grounded in the diffusion of innovations theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective digital transformation strategies used by small rural church leaders to increase revenues and meet budgetary goals. Participants were eight small rural church leaders who had effectively used digital transformation to increase revenues and meet budgetary goals. Data were collected …
Measuring Healthcare Quality For Sexual Minority Women, Francesca Antoine
Measuring Healthcare Quality For Sexual Minority Women, Francesca Antoine
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Women who identify as lesbian, bisexual, or other sexual orientations (i.e., sexual minority women) experience poorer health outcomes compared to heterosexual women. Despite the increasing prevalence of sexual minority women in the United States, little research exists to identify their unique health needs. Healthcare administrators play a critical role in promoting a higher standard of patient care by identifying systemic issues and leveraging data-driven solutions. The purpose of this study was to examine various aspects of care delivery in clinical encounters involving sexual minority women and evaluate their perception of care quality. Donabedian’s model of healthcare quality served as the …
Nonprofit Marketing Strategies To Target A Specific Client Population, Daniel Curtis Grant
Nonprofit Marketing Strategies To Target A Specific Client Population, Daniel Curtis Grant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American females are the fastest-growing demographic in the United States contracting HIV. Nonprofit executives are concerned that, without effective marketing campaigns, African American females are not seeking the education or testing proven to reduce the chance of contracting HIV. Grounded in the integrated marketing communications theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies that nonprofit executives use to design and execute effective marketing campaigns targeted to a specific client population. The participants were four senior leaders from a nonprofit healthcare clinic located in the south-central Region of the United States who have 10 or …
Strategies For Reducing Cost Overruns On Government-Funded Infrastructure Projects In Jamaica, Owen Whitely
Strategies For Reducing Cost Overruns On Government-Funded Infrastructure Projects In Jamaica, Owen Whitely
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Cost overruns involving government-funded infrastructure projects have the potential to lead to adverse economic and social outcomes. Project managers and government administrators are concerned with cost overruns as they often lead to delays, resource misallocation, and decreased public trust. Grounded in the theory of constraints, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies project managers use to reduce cost overruns for government-funded infrastructure projects in Jamaica. Participants were five project managers working on large-scale infrastructure projects with experience effectively mitigating cost overruns in Jamaica. Data were collected through in-depth semistructured interviews, government documents, and public records. Five …
Registered Nurses’ Perceptions Of Patient Safety In Critical Care Units, Martha Benghie Hyacinthe
Registered Nurses’ Perceptions Of Patient Safety In Critical Care Units, Martha Benghie Hyacinthe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Patient safety is a cornerstone of effective healthcare delivery, particularly in critical care units (CCUs) where patients are at heightened risk of complications due to their complex medical conditions. The purpose of this study, guided by Watson’s theory of human caring, was to explore RNs’ perceptions of patient safety in CCUs. Data on eight RNs working in CCUs were collected through semi-structured interviews, allowing for an in-depth exploration of nurses’ perspectives. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, allowing for an in-depth exploration of nurses’ perspectives. Using Saldana’s method of thematic analysis, three overarching themes emerged: patient safety, resource allocation, and …
Leadership Strategies To Enhance Funding Performance In Pre-K -12 Public School Districts, Cynthia W. Williams Jones
Leadership Strategies To Enhance Funding Performance In Pre-K -12 Public School Districts, Cynthia W. Williams Jones
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some school leaders lack strategies to impact educational funding performance in prekindergarten through 12th grade (PK-12) public schools and increase students’ academic achievement and performance. School leaders and policymakers are concerned with improving educational funding, student achievement, and student performance in PK-12 public schools. Grounded in the Baldrige excellence framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify effective strategies that school leaders use to improve educational funding performance in PK-12 public schools and increase students’ academic achievement and performance. Participants were six PK-12 public school leaders with at least 5 years of leadership experience who had …
A Survey Of Practice Models And Outcomes In Michigan Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Lamart Hightower, Elissa Kent, Vikash Kumar, Lauren Michie, Alysha King, Tekoa Marshall
A Survey Of Practice Models And Outcomes In Michigan Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Lamart Hightower, Elissa Kent, Vikash Kumar, Lauren Michie, Alysha King, Tekoa Marshall
Journal of Social Work in the Global Community
The United States has a lengthy history of treating individuals experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs) from an abstinence-only framework. Harm reduction practices have grown a large base of empirical support in other parts of the world and have become central to treating individuals with SUDs. Within the United States, however, a substantial number of residential SUD treatment programs that continue to perpetuate an abstinence-only framework, which creates a lack of access for people who seek a harm reduction approach—and who likely need it the most. In this study, 66 residential treatment programs in Michigan were examined to determine whether they …
The Mediating Role Of Intellectual Humility On The Relationship Between Perspective-Taking And Affective Polarization, Daniel Smith
The Mediating Role Of Intellectual Humility On The Relationship Between Perspective-Taking And Affective Polarization, Daniel Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Affective polarization, a phenomenon characterized by animosity between opposing political parties, has emerged as a growing and intractable problem in the United States. Affective polarization threatens American democracy, as polarized citizens become increasingly unwilling to trust cross-partisans, hold their political leaders accountable, or support the results of free and fair elections. While prior research has investigated the mitigating effect of intellectual humility and perspective-taking on affective polarization, researchers have yet to investigate whether intellectual humility and perspective-taking work synergistically to mitigate affective polarization. Informed by social identity theory, this quantitative study determined if intellectual humility mediated the relationship between perspective-taking …
Effective Adapted Psychotherapy Approaches For Autistic Adults: Perspectives From Clinical Psychologists, Emily Morgan Hilton
Effective Adapted Psychotherapy Approaches For Autistic Adults: Perspectives From Clinical Psychologists, Emily Morgan Hilton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Autistic adults face a high risk of co-occurring mental health challenges, yet standard psychotherapy often fails to meet their unique needs, raising concerns about treatment effectiveness. This qualitative study aimed to understand how clinical psychologists decide on therapeutic approaches and adaptations for their autistic adult clients through three research questions: RQ1: How do clinical psychologists decide on the appropriate therapeutic approach they use with their autistic adult clients? RQ2: How do clinical psychologists decide which adaptations are appropriate to implement in psychotherapy with their autistic adult clients? RQ3: Does the therapeutic approach affect how a clinical psychologist chooses appropriate adaptations …
Improving Health Outcomes For Elderly Patients With Post-Stroke Depression: A Staff Education Project For Implementing A Collaborative Care Model In A Connecticut Behavioral Health Facility, Nneka Mcclane
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project is a staff education program aimed at improving nursing care for elderly patients with post-stroke depression (PSD) through education on the collaborative care model (CCM). The practice concern addressed is the underrecognition and undertreatment of PSD in elderly patients in a rehabilitation setting due to a lack of staff knowledge and confidence in screening for PSD in the elderly. The aim of this DNP project was to provide staff with the knowledge necessary to engage PSD screening as a part of the CCM, which has the potential to enhance PSD management and improve …
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On The Challenges Of Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Karen Denise Buchanan
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On The Challenges Of Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Karen Denise Buchanan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives on the Challenges of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Karen D. Buchanan Ed.S. Mercer University 2017 MA, Mercer University, 2016 BA, Mercer University, 2012 AS Georgia Perimeter College, 2009 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Education Walden University August 2025
Building A Theory-Based Understanding Of Sexual Health Provider Stigma: A Phenomenological Study, Harit Agroia, Rebecca Reno, Maytal Bach, Jenette Spezeski, Erin Starzyk
Building A Theory-Based Understanding Of Sexual Health Provider Stigma: A Phenomenological Study, Harit Agroia, Rebecca Reno, Maytal Bach, Jenette Spezeski, Erin Starzyk
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Unraveling provider-level sexual health stigma requires building an understanding of contributing factors, such as provider knowledge, values, beliefs, medical training, and other intrapersonal or interpersonal factors that may influence its manifestation at the clinic level during patient–provider interactions. Healthcare provider stigma has not been sufficiently understood or explained using classic psychological theories, such as Cognitive Dissonance Theory (CDT) or Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). We build a theory-based understanding of sexual health-provider stigma by proposing modifications to the SCT to develop the Modified SCT (M-SCT) model, where cognitive dissonance is hypothesized to influence the personal/cognitive and behavioral factors of the M-SCT. …
California Prison Reentry Service Providers’ Views On Rehabilitation And Its Impact On Recidivism, Kimberly A. Clisbee
California Prison Reentry Service Providers’ Views On Rehabilitation And Its Impact On Recidivism, Kimberly A. Clisbee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This qualitative review used a convergent-parallel design to explore the perspectives of prison administrators and nonprofit reentry program providers regarding inmate rehabilitation iii and reentry services. In 2021, 76,000 inmates were pardoned due to changes in California legislation (Fritz, 2024, p. 1 ). According to a 2024 report, 89,898 inmates are residing in California State prisons- 119% over capacity (Morris, 2024, p. 1 ). This study investigated two key aspects: (1) What rehabilitation and reintegration services are offered to inmates in the California State prison system, and are these services provided upon release? 2. Are inmates required to participate in …
Effective Performance Improvement Strategies For Recruiting, Hiring, And Retaining Disabled Employees, Mark F. Boisvert
Effective Performance Improvement Strategies For Recruiting, Hiring, And Retaining Disabled Employees, Mark F. Boisvert
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Challenges in achieving optimal performance outcomes among employees with disabilities in U.S. business organizations can contribute to decreased organizational profitability and increased stress among managers and other employees. Business leaders have expressed concern about the lack of effective strategies to recruit, hire, and retain employees with disabilities, which may hinder overall organizational performance. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore the effective strategies business leaders use for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees with disabilities to increase organizational productivity. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with six purposively sampled U.S. business …
Improving Follow-Up Adherence: A Case Study On Patient Experience Initiatives, Aaron Haley
Improving Follow-Up Adherence: A Case Study On Patient Experience Initiatives, Aaron Haley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Patient-centered care has become increasingly paramount in healthcare organizations (Thummak et al., 2023). A critical component of this model is patient adherence to scheduled appointments, as missed visits can negatively affect outcomes (Halladay et al., 2019), increase healthcare costs, waste resources, and disrupt workflow (Low et al., 2023). This qualitative case study investigated the factors contributing to patient nonadherence to scheduled visits in a multidisciplinary behavioral health organization (BHO) in the Southwestern United States. The study utilized data from the behavioral health leader (BHL), organizational records, and secondary sources and was guided by the Baldrige Framework of Excellence as its …
Public Relations As An Approach For Smes To Improve Business Sustainability, Nikkia Tene Mcclain
Public Relations As An Approach For Smes To Improve Business Sustainability, Nikkia Tene Mcclain
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack dedicated public relations (PR) departments, limiting their ability to build brand identity, and gain market share compared to larger firms with greater resources. Small business owners need PR departments to improve their competitive positioning to satisfy buyers. stay competitive to maintain and increase employment, and satisfy customers. Grounded in the dynamic capability theory, this qualitative multiple case study explored how the development and strategic implementation of PR functions can provide SMEs with a competitive advantage. Participants included seven SME owners in fashion, real estate, beauty, business, technology, and retail, each with experience in …
Business Sustainability Strategies Used By Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprise Owners In The Nigerian Hotel Industry, Victor Robert Uko
Business Sustainability Strategies Used By Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprise Owners In The Nigerian Hotel Industry, Victor Robert Uko
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners in the hotel industry face survival challenges during economic downturns, such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the 2016 oil glut crisis. SME hotel owners are concerned about addressing these challenges to ensure profitability and sustainability amid economic crises. Grounded in the resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies SME hotel owners used to maintain business success amid economic crises. The participants were six SME hotel owners in Nigeria who had implemented strategies to remain profitable and sustainable. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and a …
Standardizing Discharge Planning To Reduce Readmission Rates In Outpatient Mental Health Clinics, Navasha Martin
Standardizing Discharge Planning To Reduce Readmission Rates In Outpatient Mental Health Clinics, Navasha Martin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Psychiatric readmission rates remain a major concern in outpatient mental health clinics, often resulting from inconsistent discharge practices and limited patient education. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project aimed to develop and evaluate a clinical practice guideline (CPG) to standardize discharge planning and reduce psychiatric readmission rates. Guided by the question: Does evidence support the quality of an evidence-based standardized discharge planning protocol to reduce readmissions?, this project integrated findings from a structured literature review and expert panel evaluation. The CPG was developed using evidence-based strategies and evaluated using the AGREE II instrument, a validated tool for assessing the …
The Relationship Between Food Label Comprehension And Consumer Dietary Choices, Marline Denis
The Relationship Between Food Label Comprehension And Consumer Dietary Choices, Marline Denis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Poor dietary choices and limited understanding of nutritional information are ongoing public health concerns that contribute to the rise of chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. This quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational study investigated the associations between health literacy and food label comprehension with consumer dietary choices and adherence to dietary guidelines among individuals aged 16 and older in the United States. Guided by the Nutrition Label Literacy (NLL) framework, this study explored whether components such as basic nutritional knowledge, numeracy skills, health motivation, and label usage predict healthier food choices. Age, education, and gender were included as covariates. …
Strategic Planning Processes For Profitability And Sustainability Of Small Restaurants In Alberta, Olufemi Oluwasanu Baiyewun
Strategic Planning Processes For Profitability And Sustainability Of Small Restaurants In Alberta, Olufemi Oluwasanu Baiyewun
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some small restaurant managers struggle to develop and implement strategic planning processes to achieve profitability and sustainability. As customer attendance declines, these managers face economic challenges and reduced daily sales, often stemming from inadequate strategic planning that could support sustained profitability and long-term success. Grounded in resource-based view theory and dynamic capability theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the successful strategic planning processes that small restaurant business managers in Alberta, Canada, use to achieve profitability and sustainability beyond 5 years. The participants were six small restaurant managers who successfully implemented strategic planning processes to …