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College Readiness In Career And Technical Education Instruction During The Pandemic, Kenyetta A. Kendrick
College Readiness In Career And Technical Education Instruction During The Pandemic, Kenyetta A. Kendrick
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
College and career readiness (CCR) has become a priority in national education policy, leading to changes to CCR standards, practices, and measurements. In response to the COVID pandemic, school closings altered student engagement in career and technical education (CTE) courses. CTE teachers played a crucial role in providing CCR support to students by looking for ways to better align curriculum and engagement for successful transitions from high school to college. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine how teachers’ implementation of college and career instruction in CTE courses was influenced by the pandemic. Conley’s college readiness framework …
The Impact Of Covid-19 Response Measures On The Mental Health And Well-Being Of Teachers At Predominately Black Schools, Llewellyn Cooper
The Impact Of Covid-19 Response Measures On The Mental Health And Well-Being Of Teachers At Predominately Black Schools, Llewellyn Cooper
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teachers in predominately Black schools had limited access to mental health resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how the response to COVID-19 affected the mental health and well-being (MHWB) of teachers at predominately Black schools during the pandemic to gain an in-depth understanding of their experiences regarding MHWB. The study participants were eight teachers at various schools in the state of Alabama. The goal was to understand how teachers experienced MHWB support during the COVID-19 pandemic, how teachers’ MHWB were affected when there were rapid adjustments to curricula changes, and how …
Categorical Differences: Social Identity Heuristics Predict Differences In Cognitive Empathy, Corey Ronald Sims
Categorical Differences: Social Identity Heuristics Predict Differences In Cognitive Empathy, Corey Ronald Sims
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The current study aimed to identify if there was a relationship between cross-ethnic racial identity and cognitive empathy for others and whether social and personal identities mediated this effect. Self-categorization theory was used as the theoretical framework. In this study, it was hypothesized that cross-ethnic racial identity significantly predicts empathic accuracy, and that social and personal identities mediate this relationship. A non-experimental, researcher-designed survey was used to collect participant data and demographic characteristics. Participant inclusion criteria were an age between 18 and 55, U.S. citizenship, and a self-identification as Asian American, Black American, Hispanic American, or White American. The Cross-Ethnic …
The Perspective Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Men During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Iyesha Shauntae' Franklin
The Perspective Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Men During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Iyesha Shauntae' Franklin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The confluence of two devastating circumstances—the COVID-19 pandemic and the crowded, insalubrious living conditions in American jails as a result of mass incarceration, brought about an epidemic of an unprecedented magnitude. The large jail population, highly susceptible to infections due to overcrowded conditions, experienced exponential spread of the virus. While earlier research examined unhealthy situations related to the prison environment and their effects on inmates, the focus of such studies was not typically major crises or disease outbreaks in prisons. This qualitative phenomenological study used 10 participants located in the southeastern United States as a case study to better understand …
Evaluation Of An Educational Intervention Focused On Intake And Output Documentation, Ingrid Lea Bloomfield
Evaluation Of An Educational Intervention Focused On Intake And Output Documentation, Ingrid Lea Bloomfield
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Heart failure (HF) is the primary reason for hospital admissions in the United States, accounting for almost 6.5 million hospital days per year and for 8.5% of cardiovascular deaths. As part of care delivery and supported by the evidence, providers use intake and output (I&O) to guide a HF patient’s overall treatment plan. Following several reviews in the local organization, it was determined that I&O documentation sheets were incomplete or not completed at all. Thus, organizational leadership determined that an educational intervention focused on I&O monitoring and documentation as part of the HF patient treatment plan would address this gap-in-practice. …
The Effectiveness Of Aleks To Address Grade 8 Students’ Math Deficiencies, Joseph Evans
The Effectiveness Of Aleks To Address Grade 8 Students’ Math Deficiencies, Joseph Evans
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The math intervention program, Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS), at a Public Middle School (pseudonym) in the Northeast United States, was implemented for eighth grade middle school math students, but researchers have not measured its effectiveness. Grounded in the cultural relevance pedagogy, the purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental study was to determine the efficacy of ALEKS intervention for eighth grade students in improving their smarter balanced assessment consortium (SBAC) mathematics scores. The research question focused on the ALEKS intervention program effects on eighth grade math scores at the study site. An independent samples t-test revealed that the SBAC …
Lived Experiences Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Regarding Anesthesia Provision: A Heuristic Inquiry, Michael Leo Nosbisch
Lived Experiences Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Regarding Anesthesia Provision: A Heuristic Inquiry, Michael Leo Nosbisch
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Anesthesia provision combines dynamic medical decision-making with specialized clinical skill performance. The purpose of this study was to explore lived experiences of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) regarding anesthesia provision. The lived experience of anesthesia provision (LEAP) involves what CRNAs experience while providing anesthesia as well as what they believe is most important in that phenomenon. Attitudes, understandings, and opinions (AUOs) held by CRNAs about anesthesia provision guide their intentional clinical behaviors. The Integrated Behavior Model (IBM) was the conceptual framework for this study. This behavioral model involves theoretical constructs that serve as determinants of behavioral intentions. The AUOs and …
The Relationship Between Parental Political Intensity And Gay Individuals' Mental Health, And The Moderation Of Parental Age, Aaron Whipple
The Relationship Between Parental Political Intensity And Gay Individuals' Mental Health, And The Moderation Of Parental Age, Aaron Whipple
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
During periods of heightened political intensity, gay individuals experience increases in discrimination and prejudice, impacting their mental health, making the need for advocacy and support, particularly from parents and guardians, vital. Recent research shows that parent–child relationships can be heavily influenced by politics and the intensity of their political beliefs. Historically, conservative views have been associated with anti-gay sentiment, which can exacerbate gay individuals’ mental health, leading to familial discord, depression, self-harm, and suicide, whereas liberal views have been associated with supporting gay rights and decreasing mental health disparities. However, prior research has not explored the specific role of parental …
Vaping Dangers In Colorado Adolescence, James Clay Willis
Vaping Dangers In Colorado Adolescence, James Clay Willis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In the last five years, the marketing of vaping and electronic cigarettes (‘e-cigarettes) has sky-rocketed among adolescents enrolled at middle school and high school campuses in the United States. In Colorado, the number of adolescents using vaping and e-cigarettes is at a high level. Colorado is seeing such high usage include because of appealing flavors, low cost, wide availability and discreet designs. For this study a quantitative secondary data analysis of the 2019 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey was conducted to investigate the effect of vaping and e-cigarette advertising on adolescents. The type of advertising (i.e., television, radio, and social media) …
Demographic Characteristics As Moderators For The Association Between Cigarette Smoking And Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Aregash Tewoldeberhan Kidane
Demographic Characteristics As Moderators For The Association Between Cigarette Smoking And Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Aregash Tewoldeberhan Kidane
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditure in the United States. Several studies have been conducted that showed cigarette smoking is associated with an increased incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM); however, there is no published information in the literature on the moderating effects of gender/sex and race/ethnicity on this association. The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional study was to address this gap in the literature and examine the association between cigarette smoking and DM and the moderating effect of sex and race/ethnicity on the association between cigarette …
Stress, Obesity, Depression, And Codependency As Predictors Of Unmitigated Communion In African American Pastors, Troy Tyrone Johnson
Stress, Obesity, Depression, And Codependency As Predictors Of Unmitigated Communion In African American Pastors, Troy Tyrone Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many pastors spend significant time tending to their congregants’ needs while disregarding their own needs. They may not know how to ask for or receive help and may look to others for self-worth and value. Inappropriate self-sacrificing behaviors could result in pastors' compromised emotional and physical health. The purpose of this study was to determine whether stress, obesity, depression, and codependency, individually or in a linear combination, were adequate predictors of unmitigated (UC) among African American senior pastors who pastor congregationally led churches without the benefit of paid support staff. The social cognitive learning theory was the theoretical framework in …
Parental Knowledge And Perception Of Obesity And Effect On Feeding Behavior And Child's Weight Status, Fidelia Senayah
Parental Knowledge And Perception Of Obesity And Effect On Feeding Behavior And Child's Weight Status, Fidelia Senayah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem that leads to poor health outcomes in affected children, including the potential for developing chronic diseases in adulthood if not addressed at an early stage. While there are several studies on childhood obesity, data on parental obesity knowledge and risk perception as it relates to feeding behavior and child weight outcome is inadequate. No data were found on the topic in Ohio, which has a high rate of childhood obesity and overweight. This study examined how parental obesity risk knowledge and risk perception influenced parental feeding behavior and children’s weight status in …
Financial Management Knowledge For Small And Medium Enterprise Sustainability In Ethiopia, Hon Gew
Financial Management Knowledge For Small And Medium Enterprise Sustainability In Ethiopia, Hon Gew
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Though small and medium enterprises (SMEs) impact Ethiopia’s socioeconomic and political progress, most of these SMEs terminate their operations ahead of reaching their fifth anniversary. A significant number of owners require the enhancement of their comprehension of financial management knowledge, which is essential for the continuous functioning and growth of their company. An in-depth analysis of the financial strategies that SME owners in Ethiopia may use to enhance the long-term sustainability of their business operations was the objective of this qualitative multiple-case study. The present study was grounded in financial literacy theory and the leadership skill model. Data were collected …
Replacing Traditional Labs With Virtual Labs For First-Year Biology Nonmajors, Tyjuanna R. Strickland Labennett
Replacing Traditional Labs With Virtual Labs For First-Year Biology Nonmajors, Tyjuanna R. Strickland Labennett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study was the absence of a critical examination of laboratory exercises used with first-year nonbiology majors and the deployment of virtual laboratories in the biology department at the project site university without critical analyses associated with the efficacy of virtual labs. Grounded in Mayer’s cognitive theory of multimedia learning, this quantitative, correlational study was conducted to investigate the comparative effectiveness of virtual versus traditional face-to-face (F2F) laboratories for first-year nonbiology majors as measured by final course grade. A cohort of 184 students in an introductory biology course for non-majors formed the dataset, procured from the …
Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline, Bona Eze
Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline, Bona Eze
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed a gap in practice in an outpatient clinic in the Northeastern United States. The gap in practice was a lack of standardized patient education on self-care management strategies for adult patients with diabetes, leading to increased rates of noncompliance, readmission, and poor health outcomes. The guiding question asked whether an expert panel could evaluate and validate a clinical practice (CPG) developed from current, evidence-based literature and recommendations from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Diabetes Association on self-care management strategies for the adult patient with diabetes. The project followed …
Effective Strategies Healthcare Leaders Use To Retain Nursing Staff, Palupcia V. Alcindor
Effective Strategies Healthcare Leaders Use To Retain Nursing Staff, Palupcia V. Alcindor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nursing turnover in healthcare negatively impacts patient care and organizational performance. Healthcare leaders are concerned with retaining nursing staff to maintain a competitive advantage and continue providing high-quality patient care. Grounded in the job embeddedness theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to identify and explore effective strategies that seven healthcare leaders in southern Florida used to retain nursing staff. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of documents. Using Yin’s five-step data and thematic analysis process, four themes were identified: (a) foster a positive work environment, (b) employ effective and open communication, (c) demonstrate …
Using Pay-For-Performance Payment Methodology Framework For Medicaid Reimbursement Rate In State Government, Motunrayo S. Dindi
Using Pay-For-Performance Payment Methodology Framework For Medicaid Reimbursement Rate In State Government, Motunrayo S. Dindi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medicaid Home Community Based Services (HCBS) program reimbursement rate policy plays a critical role in the rate determination and influences the type of care services received by program recipients. This qualitative case study evaluated the impact of the reimbursement rate policy on the quality of care received by Medicaid HCBS program beneficiaries. The practice-focused question for this study was from the Office of Rates and Reimbursements management perspective on how the state can implement an effective alternative reimbursement rate policy to achieve value-based care services that would result in better healthcare outcomes. To achieve the desired result, thematic and narrative …
Workplace Happiness Among The Millennial Generation In The Entertainment Industry, Klaudia Reynolds Mallett
Workplace Happiness Among The Millennial Generation In The Entertainment Industry, Klaudia Reynolds Mallett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
One in three individuals in the U.S. workplace is a millennial, born between 1980 and 1995. In preparation for a workforce dominated by millennials, this research addressed the gap concerning the need for more research on millennials’ happiness in the entertainment industry workplace and how to engage and retain them. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to explore millennials’ lived experience of workplace happiness in the entertainment industry. The theoretical basis for this study was flow theory. Fourteen participants were recruited using snowball sampling via Facebook. Seven participants were interviewed, and seven participated in a focus group. The …
An Examination Of The Experiences Of Traumatic Events And The Consequences Of Identity Formation, Alba Kremlin Bunnell
An Examination Of The Experiences Of Traumatic Events And The Consequences Of Identity Formation, Alba Kremlin Bunnell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The specific problem addressed in this qualitative, phenomenological research study was understanding the impact of traumatic events on the identity formation. There was a lack of studies on identity formation and trauma. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the lived experiences of young adults who might struggle with identity formation as a result of experiencing trauma during childhood or adolescence. This study was guided by Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development, which described how teenagers form their identity as they enter emerging adulthood. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 12 participants who indicated that they had experienced a …
Doctoral-Level Practitioner’S Views And Opinions Regarding The Use Of Social Networking Sites In Criminal Responsibility Evaluations, Jillian Lafrance
Doctoral-Level Practitioner’S Views And Opinions Regarding The Use Of Social Networking Sites In Criminal Responsibility Evaluations, Jillian Lafrance
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
According to the Pew Research Center, there has been an increase in social networking site (SNS) usage by 72% since 2011. Due to the rise, researchers have undertaken studies on using the internet and SNS-based data with forensic assessments. However, researchers have not explored the views and opinions of professionals who conduct these evaluations, specifically regarding doctoral-level practitioners and criminal responsibility. Due to this, the American Psychological Association (APA) does not have specific guidelines on using SNS as a collateral source. This study involved one-on-one interviews with seven doctoral-level practitioners who conduct criminal responsibility evaluations on individuals 18 and older …
Adoption Of Mobile Money Services In Sub-Saharan Africa/Ethiopia, Amare Tesfaye Alemu
Adoption Of Mobile Money Services In Sub-Saharan Africa/Ethiopia, Amare Tesfaye Alemu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In Sub-Saharan Africa/Ethiopia, information and communication technology (ICT) managers need to understand the correlates of mobile money systems (MMS) to improve economic conditions for low-income families. ICT managers are concerned about the community's economic development and need to understand these correlates because failure to adopt MMS could stunt economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Grounded in the technology acceptance model (TAM), the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine the relationship between perceived ease of use, perceived use, and the behavioral intention to adopt MMS. The participants were 55 ICT managers from Addis Ababa who filled out a survey …
Educators' Perspectives On Implementing Restorative Practiceswith Fidelity In The Primary Classroom., Kelly Erin Jenkins
Educators' Perspectives On Implementing Restorative Practiceswith Fidelity In The Primary Classroom., Kelly Erin Jenkins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Punitive disciplinary approaches have been used for decades in primary grades with little improvement in behavior and negative impacts on classroom climate. This qualitative case study explored the perspectives of administrators and educators implementing restorative practice (RP) with fidelity in the primary grades of urban public elementary schools. The study addressed the restorative principles of norm setting, community-building circles, restorative chats, and restorative conferences for implementing restorative justice with fidelity. Guided by the conceptual framework of RP, interviews with five administrators (principals, deans, climate managers, and guidance counselors) and five teachers (Grades K–3) revealed common themes in the successes and …
Social Worker Perspectives Of Social Determinants Of Health Related To Hospital Readmission For Chronic Illness, Crysta Michelle Tigue
Social Worker Perspectives Of Social Determinants Of Health Related To Hospital Readmission For Chronic Illness, Crysta Michelle Tigue
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Unplanned or early hospital readmission have become factors used to measure standard of care in acute care settings. Because unplanned or early hospital readmission are costly, the Medicaid Hospital Readmission Reduction Program applies fines to hospitals that have early or unplanned readmissions. Though research has been conducted to identify causes and develop interventions, recent studies have not incorporated social determinants of health (SDOH). The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the impact of SDOH on unplanned and early readmission through the lived experience and perspective of the social worker. This qualitative study used phenomenological methodology and face to …
British Columbia Teachers’ Beliefs And Experiences On Implementing Social And Emotional Learning, Lori Larkin
British Columbia Teachers’ Beliefs And Experiences On Implementing Social And Emotional Learning, Lori Larkin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a school-based educational intervention aimed at helping children and youth develop competencies to promote positive academic growth, behavior, and development. The success of the SEL intervention depends on several factors beyond the curriculum, including the role of teachers, the quality of the SEL implementation, and the classroom and school context. While research on the teachers’ role in successful SEL implementation has been conducted, less is known about how SEL is implemented in an impoverished and diverse school context in British Columbia in Northern Canada. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore …
Leadership Strategies For Sustainable Organizational Performance In Small And Medium Healthcare Businesses, Hauwa Abdulmalik Nuru
Leadership Strategies For Sustainable Organizational Performance In Small And Medium Healthcare Businesses, Hauwa Abdulmalik Nuru
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sustainable organizational performance in small and medium healthcare businesses is crucial, given their essential role in delivering accessible healthcare services. However, these businesses often face significant sustainability and overall performance challenges. Grounded in the social exchange theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore leadership strategies that contribute to sustainable organizational performance. The participants were five healthcare leaders from Nigeria's small and medium healthcare businesses. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Through thematic analysis, the following themes emerged: effective reward, financial incentives, recognition, patient-centric care, continuous training, and fostering innovation and adaptability. A significant recommendation is the …
Succession Planning In Small Businesses In Ohio, Sharon E. Williams
Succession Planning In Small Businesses In Ohio, Sharon E. Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although small businesses are vital to job creation within their communities, over half fail within 5 years of opening. Small business owners needing succession plans are likelier to see their businesses fail. Grounded in the succession planning theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore succession planning strategies small business owners use to sustain their businesses beyond 5 years after owner succession. The participants were four small business owners in Cleveland, Ohio, who successfully sustained their businesses beyond 5 years after owner succession. Data was collected using semistructured interviews and a review of company succession planning …
Relationship Between Shortage Of Nursing Staff And Covid-19 Mortality And Infection In Rural And Urban Nursing Homes In The State Of Minnesota, Annam Asif Inayatullah
Relationship Between Shortage Of Nursing Staff And Covid-19 Mortality And Infection In Rural And Urban Nursing Homes In The State Of Minnesota, Annam Asif Inayatullah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges for nursing homes in the United States, including those in Minnesota, due to shortages of nursing staff and the impact on resident care quality. This study aimed to assess the relationship between nursing staff shortages and COVID-19 mortality and infections among nursing home residents in Minnesota. The analysis used data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services public database, considering rural and urban locations. The independent variables were nursing staff shortages, and the dependent variables were COVID-19 total resident deaths and COVID-19 total resident infections in nursing homes in Minnesota. Following the Donabedian theory, …
African American Baptist Pastors' Experience Counseling Congregants With Emotional Distress In The Role Of Mental Health Providers, Patricia W. Brown-Irby
African American Baptist Pastors' Experience Counseling Congregants With Emotional Distress In The Role Of Mental Health Providers, Patricia W. Brown-Irby
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The rise of emotional distress and other mental health issues in the church is a significant concern. African American congregants depend more on their pastors to assist them with issues such as emotional distress, stress, finances, and marital discord. As an essential institution in the community, the church represents the ideal setting to address many of the issues experienced by congregants. Role theory was used as the theoretical framework, as roles often entail particular risks and benefits that can differ depending on human traits, historical periods, and cultural settings. The methodology was qualitative, interpretative phenomenology; interviews were conducted with African …
Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards
Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The association between mental health court participation and a reduction in recidivism is well documented. The question of whether mental health courts meet their therapeutic goals has received little scholarly attention. Therapeutic outcomes for mental health court participants are not well understood. Quality-of-life changes are a therapeutic outcome for mental health court participants. The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to such changes. The conceptual framework was based on therapeutic jurisprudence and criminogenic risk theory as implemented through the risk-need responsivity model. Quality-of-life changes as experienced and reported by 13 mental health court participants were qualitatively examined …
Strategies Small-To-Medium Sized Family Businesses Leaders Use To Expand Beyond Domestic Markets, Suresh Lakshmikanthan
Strategies Small-To-Medium Sized Family Businesses Leaders Use To Expand Beyond Domestic Markets, Suresh Lakshmikanthan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Most of India's small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are family-owned. These businesses are crucial to the economy and contribute significantly to a nation’s gross domestic product. However, the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement subsector of family-owned SMEs faces challenges in expanding due to limitations in global competencies, skills, and financial resources. Grounded in a composite dynamic capability theory and resource-based view conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore successful international expansion strategies used by family-owned SME Indian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies. The participants included six SME Indian CEOs and owners in India who …