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Student Perceptions Of Black Professors In College Programs, Michelle D. Dartis
Student Perceptions Of Black Professors In College Programs, Michelle D. Dartis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This transcendental, phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences of students and their perceptions of how Black faculty behaviors and interactions impact them in a college program, shedding light on the importance of supportive connections and the role of race in these dynamics. In this study, the terms Black or African American were used interchangeably. The results from this study provide an awareness of how students perceive their Black professors and how the student-professor relationship develops among students and their Black professors, particularly when it comes to perceived caring and support. Semistructured, in-depth interviews were used to explore 10 …
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine, while hailed as a groundbreaking scientific achievement, also brought to light a discernible hesitance from registered nurses (RNs) regarding the vaccination. While extensive research has delved into the broader phenomenon of vaccination hesitancy, there remains a notable gap in comprehensively examining the specific lived experiences of RNs in relation to this hesitancy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of RNs contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitance within the context of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and Roy’s adaptation model. TRA helped to guide this study in identifying the …
Depictions Of United States Military Domestic Violence Found On The Internet, Erica Ann Pearson
Depictions Of United States Military Domestic Violence Found On The Internet, Erica Ann Pearson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Military domestic violence (MDV) is an issue in the United States. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how the mainstream media and published government content depicts MDV on the internet, and whether those narratives/video transcripts contained any agenda to generate influence. Ragas’ agenda-setting theory was used as a framework for this study. Agenda-setting is a communication specific phenomenon directed to influence individuals or organizations, based on what public relations practitioners present to the public. There are two research questions in this study. The first is: How do mainstream media narratives, and government documents depict survivors and …
Attachment Styles Predicting School Engagement In Nontraditional Graduate Students, Aline Benamou-Fruchter
Attachment Styles Predicting School Engagement In Nontraditional Graduate Students, Aline Benamou-Fruchter
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Understanding how attachment styles influence nontraditional graduate students’ engagement is essential for advancing theoretical knowledge and developing targeted support systems in higher education. While research confirms that attachment styles affect academic outcomes, including perceptions of institutional support and learning environments, nontraditional graduate students remain underrepresented in engagement studies. Using Bowlby’s attachment theory as a guiding framework, this study investigated the relationship between secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles and behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. The Attachment Style Questionnaire, University Student Engagement Inventory, and a sociodemographic survey were employed, with data analyzed through a one-way MANOVA. Significant differences were found between …
Staff Education To Increase Medication Adherence, Omowunmi Oluwatosin Ojo
Staff Education To Increase Medication Adherence, Omowunmi Oluwatosin Ojo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quality improvement staff education DNP project was developed to address psychiatric patients' nonadherence to medications in this project setting. Poor adherence to medication has been regarded as a primary cause of psychiatric deterioration in outpatient settings. The project was developed to mitigate the negative impact of non-adherence in psychiatric patients in the clinic. In this quality improvement project, an education program to increase nurses' knowledge of evidence-based strategies to improve patients with mental health illnesses adherence to their treatment regimen was developed and implemented. Seven individuals completed the education program. Participants completed a pretest before engaging in the program …
Perceptions Of Coping Capacity And Burnout Among Psychiatric Social Workers, Akia Sheree Pittman
Perceptions Of Coping Capacity And Burnout Among Psychiatric Social Workers, Akia Sheree Pittman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
U.S. mental health social workers practicing in psychiatric settings are susceptible to developing burnout. Burnout is a prominent and enduring social problem faced by many helping professionals, but especially among licensed mental health social workers. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the role coping capacity plays in mental health social workers developing burnout while employed in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The conceptual framework was sense of coherence, a core construct of the salutogenic theory of health. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 clinical social workers employed in inpatient psychiatric settings in North Carolina. Data …
Prevalent Themes Of Messages Related To Sexual Risk Behaviors Targeting Young Black Women In Social Media, Dominique Lache' Gadson
Prevalent Themes Of Messages Related To Sexual Risk Behaviors Targeting Young Black Women In Social Media, Dominique Lache' Gadson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black women have been shown in mainstream media and social media in ways that reinforce negative stereotypes and reduce them to objects, which leads to the sexualization and stigmatization of their bodies and sexuality. There was a gap in understanding how exposure to social media content may influence sexual behavior and identity among young Black women, and how hypersexualized narratives sparked by stories in social media reflect sexual risk-taking. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and track popular social media sites to determine the themes of the messages most frequently viewed targeting Black women. The research question …
Teachers’ Challenges With Implementing Differentiated Instructional Strategies In Grade 5 Through 8 Classrooms, Sharda Massey
Teachers’ Challenges With Implementing Differentiated Instructional Strategies In Grade 5 Through 8 Classrooms, Sharda Massey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem addressed in this study was that general education teachers in Grades 5 through 8 face challenges when implementing differentiated instruction (DI) in classrooms across the United States. With the increasing adoption of DI, understanding these challenges is essential to provide effective support. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore teachers’ challenges in Grades 5–8 when using DI strategies and what support is needed to use these strategies better. Guided by Tomlinson’s DI approach, a basic qualitative design was used and semistructured interviews were conducted with eight teachers, allowing for an in-depth understanding of their …
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Handwriting Fluency And Writing Proficiency In Elementary Students, Sofia Doyle For Scott Doyle
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Handwriting Fluency And Writing Proficiency In Elementary Students, Sofia Doyle For Scott Doyle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this study is that the majority of students nationwide demonstrate low writing proficiency and handwriting fluency. The purpose of this study was to explore elementary school teachers’ perspectives regarding handwriting fluency and its role in the overall writing skills of elementary students. This study was grounded in Piaget’s cognitive learning theory. Four research questions focused on teachers’ perspectives; two questions focused on factors that contribute to low achievement in handwriting and writing proficiency and two questions asked teachers about their experiences with the strategies they used to support students in handwriting and writing achievement. …
Preventing Burnout In Nursing Staff: Strategies And Best Practices For A Healthy Workplace, Friday Chidozie Nwabuisi
Preventing Burnout In Nursing Staff: Strategies And Best Practices For A Healthy Workplace, Friday Chidozie Nwabuisi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project is a staff education initiative focused on improving nursing resilience and mental health through mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). The project was informed by a practice-focused question: To what extent does the implementation of MBI training reduce stress and burnout among nursing staff in a clinical setting? The purpose of this project was to establish whether MBIs can be implemented as a support strategy in mitigating burnout and stress among nurses. The quantitative evaluation strategy used to determine the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing stress and burnout among nurses was a pretest and a posttest. The project targeted nursing …
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine, while hailed as a groundbreaking scientific achievement, also brought to light a discernible hesitance from registered nurses (RNs) regarding the vaccination. While extensive research has delved into the broader phenomenon of vaccination hesitancy, there remains a notable gap in comprehensively examining the specific lived experiences of RNs in relation to this hesitancy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of RNs contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitance within the context of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and Roy’s adaptation model. TRA helped to guide this study in identifying the …
Perceptions Of Encouragement For Native American Women To Persist In Doctoral Programs, Venicia Mayo Burton
Perceptions Of Encouragement For Native American Women To Persist In Doctoral Programs, Venicia Mayo Burton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is the underrepresentation of Native American women in doctoral programs in the United States. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how encouragement in terms of support, confidence, hope, and advice received from family and tribe, friends and social circles, and faculty and college administrators influence the persistence of Native American women in their doctoral journeys. The conceptual framework for this study is the psychosociolcultural theory (PSC) to help examine the psychological, social, and cultural influences on the educational experiences of minority students in an educational setting. Data from eight interviews …
Perceived Anxiety Symptoms Of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts Who Work With The Autism Population, Elyra Gonzalez
Perceived Anxiety Symptoms Of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts Who Work With The Autism Population, Elyra Gonzalez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses has led to a rise in mental health issues among board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs). Burnout has been identified as the primary cause of emotional exhaustion, poor work-life balance, and stress. Despite this, direct interviews with BCBAs are limited. Previous research has indicated that BCBAs face high demands in their work; however, their mental health has not been thoroughly evaluated. Cognitive appraisal theory was used to demonstrate that the perceived symptoms are associated with anxiety, not just burnout. Semi-structured interviews with 10 BCBAs were conducted to gain direct feedback on their view of …
An Educational Intervention Focused On The Importance Of Follow-Up Appointments For Telehealth Patients, Stella Chizoma Emerenini
An Educational Intervention Focused On The Importance Of Follow-Up Appointments For Telehealth Patients, Stella Chizoma Emerenini
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
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An Educational Intervention Focused On The Importance Of Follow-Up Appointments For Telehealth Patients, Stella Chizoma Emerenini
An Educational Intervention Focused On The Importance Of Follow-Up Appointments For Telehealth Patients, Stella Chizoma Emerenini
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
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Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight
Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice project addressed gaps in financial literacy and productivity compliance among assistant nurse managers in an acute care setting. The intervention involved a targeted educational program to enhance knowledge, confidence, and accountability regarding financial productivity standards. Using a pre-and post-test survey methodology, the project assessed the effectiveness of the training in improving familiarity with productivity principles, resource management skills, and adherence to organizational goals. Results demonstrated significant improvements across all metrics. The proportion of participants reporting high familiarity with financial productivity standards increased from 35% to 80%, while confidence in resource management rose from 25% to …
Perceived Anxiety Symptoms Of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts Who Work With The Autism Population, Elyra Gonzalez
Perceived Anxiety Symptoms Of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts Who Work With The Autism Population, Elyra Gonzalez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses has led to a rise in mental health issues among board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs). Burnout has been identified as the primary cause of emotional exhaustion, poor work-life balance, and stress. Despite this, direct interviews with BCBAs are limited. Previous research has indicated that BCBAs face high demands in their work; however, their mental health has not been thoroughly evaluated. Cognitive appraisal theory was used to demonstrate that the perceived symptoms are associated with anxiety, not just burnout. Semi-structured interviews with 10 BCBAs were conducted to gain direct feedback on their view of …
Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight
Improving Staff Knowledge And Compliance With Productivity Standards, John Voight
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice project addressed gaps in financial literacy and productivity compliance among assistant nurse managers in an acute care setting. The intervention involved a targeted educational program to enhance knowledge, confidence, and accountability regarding financial productivity standards. Using a pre-and post-test survey methodology, the project assessed the effectiveness of the training in improving familiarity with productivity principles, resource management skills, and adherence to organizational goals. Results demonstrated significant improvements across all metrics. The proportion of participants reporting high familiarity with financial productivity standards increased from 35% to 80%, while confidence in resource management rose from 25% to …
High School Teachers’ Perspectives On Implementing Self-Regulated Instruction In Elearning Environments, Rachael Stewart
High School Teachers’ Perspectives On Implementing Self-Regulated Instruction In Elearning Environments, Rachael Stewart
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research shows that successful high school students must self-regulate their learning, yet teachers face barriers in using technology to support self-regulated learning (SRL) in eLearning environments. The purpose and research questions for this basic qualitative study were focused on exploring teachers’ perceptions of the barriers to implementing SRL and the technology and training needs required for overcoming barriers to incorporating SRL within the high school eLearning environment. Grounded in Bandura’s social learning theory and Zimmerman’s SRL model, the research included semistructured interviews with 10 public high school teachers from the southeastern United States with at least one year of experience …
Mental Health Conditions Of Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Comorbidities, Amanda M. Hinson-Enslin, Luis E. Espinoza, Jennifer L. Talleff
Mental Health Conditions Of Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Comorbidities, Amanda M. Hinson-Enslin, Luis E. Espinoza, Jennifer L. Talleff
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Although the association is not well understood, people with COPD are likely to suffer from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Due to this occurrence, the aim of the present study is to better understand the mental health experience and COPD comorbidities of U.S. adults with a COPD diagnosis. The final sample comprised 1,676 U.S. adults who were surveyed in the 2019 National Health Interview Survey adult public file. Logistic and ordinal regression were used to calculate adjusted odds ratios for comorbid conditions predicting depression, anxiety, and the number of mental health issues, respectively. Depressive symptoms were more …
Strategies For Sustaining Small Business Beyond 10 Years, Sandra Elizabeth Rivera
Strategies For Sustaining Small Business Beyond 10 Years, Sandra Elizabeth Rivera
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small business owners in the restaurant industry face financial, operational, and competitive challenges that often lead to failure. Identifying practical solutions to these setbacks is critical to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable strategies for long-term success. Grounded in Lazear's jack-of-all-trades theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore effective business planning strategies used by small restaurant owners to stay competitive and sustainable beyond the first 10 years of operation. The participants were five small restaurant owners in Western Canada, each with over 10 years of experience. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, public records, and organizational …
Jordanian Women's Perception Of The Discrepancy Between Education And Access To Labor Market, Rana El Khawand
Jordanian Women's Perception Of The Discrepancy Between Education And Access To Labor Market, Rana El Khawand
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study is an examination of the perceptions of educated Jordanian women regarding the gap between their high educational attainment and limited access to the labor market, focusing on systemic sociocultural, institutional, and economic barriers. Targeting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, the study was conducted using a feminist theoretical framework emphasizing societal norms, power imbalances, and institutional inequities as critical factors shaping women’s professional experiences. A generic qualitative design was employed, collecting data through semistructured interviews and SenseMaker narratives from four faculty members at a Jordanian university. Thematic coding, discourse analysis, and sentiment analysis were used …
Exploring School Leaders’ Experiences Allocating Financial Resources To Support Technology Integration Learning, Joshua Armstrong
Exploring School Leaders’ Experiences Allocating Financial Resources To Support Technology Integration Learning, Joshua Armstrong
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
America's local education agencies (LEAs) often struggle with technology integration learning (TIL). There is a lack of understanding about how leadership is planning and financially managing the allocation of budgeted dollars to support TIL. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of public school leaders involved with financial management and the planning of resources to support TIL. Mishra’s and Koehler’s technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge framework grounded this study on how leadership planning and financial management affect teachers’ technological skills and professional development when incorporating TIL in public schools. Data were collected through 11 semistructured …
Successful Strategies Used By Black Female Entrepreneurs To Establish Wellness And Alternative Medicine Businesses, Ruth Corfah
Successful Strategies Used By Black Female Entrepreneurs To Establish Wellness And Alternative Medicine Businesses, Ruth Corfah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black female entrepreneurs in the Gulf Coast region face systemic barriers and require successful strategies to establish a successful wellness and alternative medicine business post-COVID. Without addressing these challenges, many businesses may fail, resulting in lost economic opportunities and reduced access to culturally responsive wellness services for underserved Black communities. Grounded in the resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore the successful strategies used by Black female entrepreneurs to establish a successful wellness and alternative medicine business post-COVID within the Gulf Coast region. The participants were six Black female entrepreneurs who used successful …
Strategies For Sustaining Small Business Beyond 10 Years, Sandra Elizabeth Rivera
Strategies For Sustaining Small Business Beyond 10 Years, Sandra Elizabeth Rivera
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small business owners in the restaurant industry face financial, operational, and competitive challenges that often lead to failure. Identifying practical solutions to these setbacks is critical to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering sustainable strategies for long-term success. Grounded in Lazear's jack-of-all-trades theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore effective business planning strategies used by small restaurant owners to stay competitive and sustainable beyond the first 10 years of operation. The participants were five small restaurant owners in Western Canada, each with over 10 years of experience. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, public records, and organizational …
High School Teachers’ Perspectives On Implementing Self-Regulated Instruction In Elearning Environments, Rachael Stewart
High School Teachers’ Perspectives On Implementing Self-Regulated Instruction In Elearning Environments, Rachael Stewart
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research shows that successful high school students must self-regulate their learning, yet teachers face barriers in using technology to support self-regulated learning (SRL) in eLearning environments. The purpose and research questions for this basic qualitative study were focused on exploring teachers’ perceptions of the barriers to implementing SRL and the technology and training needs required for overcoming barriers to incorporating SRL within the high school eLearning environment. Grounded in Bandura’s social learning theory and Zimmerman’s SRL model, the research included semistructured interviews with 10 public high school teachers from the southeastern United States with at least one year of experience …
Jordanian Women's Perception Of The Discrepancy Between Education And Access To Labor Market, Rana El Khawand
Jordanian Women's Perception Of The Discrepancy Between Education And Access To Labor Market, Rana El Khawand
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study is an examination of the perceptions of educated Jordanian women regarding the gap between their high educational attainment and limited access to the labor market, focusing on systemic sociocultural, institutional, and economic barriers. Targeting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, the study was conducted using a feminist theoretical framework emphasizing societal norms, power imbalances, and institutional inequities as critical factors shaping women’s professional experiences. A generic qualitative design was employed, collecting data through semistructured interviews and SenseMaker narratives from four faculty members at a Jordanian university. Thematic coding, discourse analysis, and sentiment analysis were used …
Successful Strategies Used By Black Female Entrepreneurs To Establish Wellness And Alternative Medicine Businesses, Ruth Corfah
Successful Strategies Used By Black Female Entrepreneurs To Establish Wellness And Alternative Medicine Businesses, Ruth Corfah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black female entrepreneurs in the Gulf Coast region face systemic barriers and require successful strategies to establish a successful wellness and alternative medicine business post-COVID. Without addressing these challenges, many businesses may fail, resulting in lost economic opportunities and reduced access to culturally responsive wellness services for underserved Black communities. Grounded in the resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore the successful strategies used by Black female entrepreneurs to establish a successful wellness and alternative medicine business post-COVID within the Gulf Coast region. The participants were six Black female entrepreneurs who used successful …
Exploring School Leaders’ Experiences Allocating Financial Resources To Support Technology Integration Learning, Joshua Armstrong
Exploring School Leaders’ Experiences Allocating Financial Resources To Support Technology Integration Learning, Joshua Armstrong
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
America's local education agencies (LEAs) often struggle with technology integration learning (TIL). There is a lack of understanding about how leadership is planning and financially managing the allocation of budgeted dollars to support TIL. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of public school leaders involved with financial management and the planning of resources to support TIL. Mishra’s and Koehler’s technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge framework grounded this study on how leadership planning and financial management affect teachers’ technological skills and professional development when incorporating TIL in public schools. Data were collected through 11 semistructured …
Strategies To Implement Performance Management Systems In Jamaica Sufficient To Increase Employee Engagement, Nardiah Natesha Wellington
Strategies To Implement Performance Management Systems In Jamaica Sufficient To Increase Employee Engagement, Nardiah Natesha Wellington
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Performance management system (PMS) implementation presents significant challenges for small business owners in Jamaica, often due to resource constraints and limited expertise. Effective PMS practices, however, are critical for fostering employee engagement, which enhances productivity, retention, and organizational sustainability. Grounded in the job demands-resources (JD-R) model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies Jamaican small business owners use to implement PMS successfully. The participants included eight small business owners operating for at least 3 years. Data collection included semistructured interviews and reviews of publicly available organizational documents. Through thematic analysis, I identified four key themes: (a) …