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Rural Volunteer Emergency Personnel’S Perceptions Of Stressors During The Covid-19, Janette Lynn Nichols, Phd
Rural Volunteer Emergency Personnel’S Perceptions Of Stressors During The Covid-19, Janette Lynn Nichols, Phd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Emergency personnel are expected to handle all situations without affecting their psyche. Distinct differences exist between urban and rural EMS personnel, with rural personnel frequently needing more organizational resources or support to manage stress. With the onset of COVID-19 in December 2019, rural emergency personnel were placed in exhaustive specific situations not experienced previously within the United States. This study was conducted to focus on how they internalize their stressors. This generic qualitative study aimed to determine the perceptions of stressors experienced by rural volunteer emergency personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative survey was completed by 11 participants who …
A Mother's Understanding Of Her Adolescent: A Social Anxiety Study, Cheronda Pinkard
A Mother's Understanding Of Her Adolescent: A Social Anxiety Study, Cheronda Pinkard
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) affects 1% to 13% of adolescents, often placing significant demands on their caregivers. Mothers frequently adapt their behaviors to accommodate their child’s anxiety, which may impact their well-being and the parent-child relationship. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of mothers accommodating adolescents with SAD to understand better the emotional and relational toll of this caregiving role. The problem addressed is the limited understanding of how maternal accommodation affects mothers. Mental health practitioners, educators, and policymakers may benefit from this research by gaining insight into these families' challenges and informing family-centered interventions and support services. Guided …
Rural Volunteer Emergency Personnel’S Perceptions Of Stressors During The Covid-19, Janette Lynn Nichols, Phd
Rural Volunteer Emergency Personnel’S Perceptions Of Stressors During The Covid-19, Janette Lynn Nichols, Phd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Emergency personnel are expected to handle all situations without affecting their psyche. Distinct differences exist between urban and rural EMS personnel, with rural personnel frequently needing more organizational resources or support to manage stress. With the onset of COVID-19 in December 2019, rural emergency personnel were placed in exhaustive specific situations not experienced previously within the United States. This study was conducted to focus on how they internalize their stressors. This generic qualitative study aimed to determine the perceptions of stressors experienced by rural volunteer emergency personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative survey was completed by 11 participants who …
Educating Mental Healthcare Staff On Using The Phq-9 In Telehealth, Anoopa M. Jacob
Educating Mental Healthcare Staff On Using The Phq-9 In Telehealth, Anoopa M. Jacob
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
I developed a quality improvement staff educational program aimed at addressing the inconsistent use of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at the project facility, which could adversely affect the quality and continuity of patient care. The need for the program was prompted by the increasing use of telehealth services and the necessity for consistent mental health evaluation tools. I aimed to educate mental health staff about evidence-based practices using the PHQ-9 in telehealth to enhance the quality of care for patients with depression in remote settings. Analytical methods included administering pre- and postintervention tests to measure changes in staff knowledge …
Effective Revenue Growth Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations, Girum Assefa Gebretsadik
Effective Revenue Growth Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations, Girum Assefa Gebretsadik
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced communities often face persistent challenges in securing sustainable revenue streams for fulfilling their mission and maintaining essential services, which can negatively impact vulnerable populations. Using the Baldrige excellence framework (BEF) as a conceptual lens, this qualitative single case study was conducted to explore effective revenue growth strategies to enhance financial stability, reduce financial uncertainty, strengthen resilience, and enhance community service delivery. Data collection included in-depth interviews with client leadership in the northeastern United States, an analysis of organizational documents, and financial data to support methodological triangulation. Thematic analysis using Yin’s 5-step process led to four core …
Effective Revenue Growth Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations, Girum Assefa Gebretsadik
Effective Revenue Growth Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations, Girum Assefa Gebretsadik
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit organizations serving under-resourced communities often face persistent challenges in securing sustainable revenue streams for fulfilling their mission and maintaining essential services, which can negatively impact vulnerable populations. Using the Baldrige excellence framework (BEF) as a conceptual lens, this qualitative single case study was conducted to explore effective revenue growth strategies to enhance financial stability, reduce financial uncertainty, strengthen resilience, and enhance community service delivery. Data collection included in-depth interviews with client leadership in the northeastern United States, an analysis of organizational documents, and financial data to support methodological triangulation. Thematic analysis using Yin’s 5-step process led to four core …
U.S. Patented Medication Prices Too High To Warrant Affordable Costs By Patients, Kisa Mwenelupembe
U.S. Patented Medication Prices Too High To Warrant Affordable Costs By Patients, Kisa Mwenelupembe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Optimal pricing of patent medicines is needed to ensure profitability of pharmaceutical companies while managing ease of access to these medicines for patients. The general problem that necessitated this study was that the prices of most patent medications in the United States are too high to warrant affordable costs by patients while simultaneously fostering drug innovation. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the best practices for ensuring equal access to patent medicines while maintaining profitability of pharmaceutical companies to pursue needed innovation and development of new drugs. This study was underpinned by Bandura’s social cognitive …
The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston
The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite social media's use as a tool for social influence and increase in mental health disclosures within Black communities, limited literature describes how Black college students, specifically, are utilizing social media related to mental health. This qualitative study includes a description of the influence of social media on the perception of counseling services for Black college students. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through the lens of Kelman's social influence theory, the influence of social media on Black college students' perception of counseling services was explored. Currently enrolled Black or African American college or university students within the United States, over …
A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz
A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
National reported rates of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were significantly lower than expected. This quantitative study explored rates of CSA before and after the lockdown for 22 Michigan counties by considering socioeconomic status (SES) demographics to isolate the lockdown’s specific impact on reported CSA rates. The SES of the counties was measured using the Kuppuswamy scale, a numerical compilation of the mean occupation, education, and income of households within a given county. The Social Determinants of Health framework provided a blueprint for understanding the impact of exploring the different socioeconomic variables. This framework also helped …
Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez
Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Work-related injuries remain a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, leading to reduced productivity and financial losses despite improvements in workplace safety. Healthcare leaders are concerned that unsafe work practices negatively affect organizational performance and service quality. Grounded in Burn’s transformational leadership framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies used by six nurse leaders in Southern United States use to encourage nurses to adopt safe work practices and foster a culture of safety. Through thematic analysis, three core themes were identified: implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective communication channels, and fostering a safety-first …
A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz
A Comparative Analysis Of The County-Level Covid-19 Lockdown’S Impact On Child Sexual Abuse Rates, Aunastasia Fantasia Marie Zsidiewicz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
National reported rates of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown were significantly lower than expected. This quantitative study explored rates of CSA before and after the lockdown for 22 Michigan counties by considering socioeconomic status (SES) demographics to isolate the lockdown’s specific impact on reported CSA rates. The SES of the counties was measured using the Kuppuswamy scale, a numerical compilation of the mean occupation, education, and income of households within a given county. The Social Determinants of Health framework provided a blueprint for understanding the impact of exploring the different socioeconomic variables. This framework also helped …
Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez
Effectives Strategies Leaders Use To Engage Nurses In Safe Work Practices, Madeline Ortiz Gonzalez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Work-related injuries remain a significant challenge in the healthcare sector, leading to reduced productivity and financial losses despite improvements in workplace safety. Healthcare leaders are concerned that unsafe work practices negatively affect organizational performance and service quality. Grounded in Burn’s transformational leadership framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies used by six nurse leaders in Southern United States use to encourage nurses to adopt safe work practices and foster a culture of safety. Through thematic analysis, three core themes were identified: implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective communication channels, and fostering a safety-first …
Perceptions Of The Skills Gap In Career And Technical Education In An Urban School District, Kyna Monic Eberhardt
Perceptions Of The Skills Gap In Career And Technical Education In An Urban School District, Kyna Monic Eberhardt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A gap in career and technical education (CTE) skills can negatively influence outcomes for students who plan to enter the workforce or college following high school graduation. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of principals, counselors, teachers, and business leaders from different industries, about the skills gap among CTE students and their preparation for the workforce or college. Kathuria’s organizational alignment theory grounded this study. For this case study design, semistructured interviews were conducted with nine participants purposively selected from each stakeholder group: principals, counselors, teachers, and business leaders from different industries. All participants …
The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston
The Lived Experiences Of Black College Students And Counseling Based Upon Social Media Influences, Shamanda Burston
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite social media's use as a tool for social influence and increase in mental health disclosures within Black communities, limited literature describes how Black college students, specifically, are utilizing social media related to mental health. This qualitative study includes a description of the influence of social media on the perception of counseling services for Black college students. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) through the lens of Kelman's social influence theory, the influence of social media on Black college students' perception of counseling services was explored. Currently enrolled Black or African American college or university students within the United States, over …
U.S. Patented Medication Prices Too High To Warrant Affordable Costs By Patients, Kisa Mwenelupembe
U.S. Patented Medication Prices Too High To Warrant Affordable Costs By Patients, Kisa Mwenelupembe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Optimal pricing of patent medicines is needed to ensure profitability of pharmaceutical companies while managing ease of access to these medicines for patients. The general problem that necessitated this study was that the prices of most patent medications in the United States are too high to warrant affordable costs by patients while simultaneously fostering drug innovation. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the best practices for ensuring equal access to patent medicines while maintaining profitability of pharmaceutical companies to pursue needed innovation and development of new drugs. This study was underpinned by Bandura’s social cognitive …
Perceptions Of The Skills Gap In Career And Technical Education In An Urban School District, Kyna Monic Eberhardt
Perceptions Of The Skills Gap In Career And Technical Education In An Urban School District, Kyna Monic Eberhardt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A gap in career and technical education (CTE) skills can negatively influence outcomes for students who plan to enter the workforce or college following high school graduation. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of principals, counselors, teachers, and business leaders from different industries, about the skills gap among CTE students and their preparation for the workforce or college. Kathuria’s organizational alignment theory grounded this study. For this case study design, semistructured interviews were conducted with nine participants purposively selected from each stakeholder group: principals, counselors, teachers, and business leaders from different industries. All participants …
Hiring, Training, And Retaining Mental Health Professionals At Rural Wisconsin Correctional Facilities, Jessica Kallenbach
Hiring, Training, And Retaining Mental Health Professionals At Rural Wisconsin Correctional Facilities, Jessica Kallenbach
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Correctional facilities in rural Wisconsin have noted a shortage of trained mental health professionals to provide care. Common barriers to providing mental health services in rural areas are the availability and accessibility of mental health professionals. Due to limited access to financial and career benefits, mental health professionals tend to avoid working in these areas. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of mental health professionals, administrators, and supervisors in hiring, training, and retaining staff in rural Wisconsin correctional facilities. Bandura’s social learning theory was used to guide the study. Data was collected from …
Perceptions Of Black Women’S Portraits Of Beauty In Essence Magazine, Dr. Rachel Mingo
Perceptions Of Black Women’S Portraits Of Beauty In Essence Magazine, Dr. Rachel Mingo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Historically, beauty standards in the United States were rooted in White ideals, influencing media portrayals of Black women to align with White features like lighter skin and straightened hair. Although recent studies suggest a slow shift toward a more diverse representation of Black beauty, depictions in magazines still predominantly reflect mainstream Western beauty ideals, leading to potential negative impacts on Black women’s self-esteem and body image. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how young Black women, ages 18–25, perceive portrayals of Black beauty in Essence magazine. Black feminist thought constituted the theoretical basis for this study. …
Staff Education To Expand Clinicians’ Knowledge Of Standardized Screening Tools In Addiction Treatment, Uwaezu Mercy Kalu
Staff Education To Expand Clinicians’ Knowledge Of Standardized Screening Tools In Addiction Treatment, Uwaezu Mercy Kalu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focuses on a staff education initiative to enhance clinicians' knowledge and application of standardized screening tools for co-occurring mental health disorders in addiction treatment settings. The project addresses inconsistencies in screening practices that contribute to undiagnosed mental health conditions, adversely affecting patient outcomes. Clinicians were trained to use three validated tools: PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, and MDQ for bipolar disorder. The intervention involved a structured educational program with pre- and post-intervention assessments. Results showed significant improvement in clinicians' knowledge, with pretest scores averaging 4.6 and posttest scores averaging 6.0 (p < 0.05). The findings highlight the effectiveness of standardized tools in improving diagnostic consistency and care quality. Key recommendations include integrating these tools into routine clinical assessments, standardizing documentation practices, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and establishing continuous quality improvement processes. Despite limitations such as small sample size and single-site implementation, this project underscores the critical role of staff education in promoting evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and supports positive social change in addiction treatment settings.
Staff Education To Expand Clinicians’ Knowledge Of Standardized Screening Tools In Addiction Treatment, Uwaezu Mercy Kalu
Staff Education To Expand Clinicians’ Knowledge Of Standardized Screening Tools In Addiction Treatment, Uwaezu Mercy Kalu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focuses on a staff education initiative to enhance clinicians' knowledge and application of standardized screening tools for co-occurring mental health disorders in addiction treatment settings. The project addresses inconsistencies in screening practices that contribute to undiagnosed mental health conditions, adversely affecting patient outcomes. Clinicians were trained to use three validated tools: PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, and MDQ for bipolar disorder. The intervention involved a structured educational program with pre- and post-intervention assessments. Results showed significant improvement in clinicians' knowledge, with pretest scores averaging 4.6 and posttest scores averaging 6.0 (p < 0.05). The findings highlight the effectiveness of standardized tools in improving diagnostic consistency and care quality. Key recommendations include integrating these tools into routine clinical assessments, standardizing documentation practices, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and establishing continuous quality improvement processes. Despite limitations such as small sample size and single-site implementation, this project underscores the critical role of staff education in promoting evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and supports positive social change in addiction treatment settings.
Perceptions Of Early Childhood System Partners On Career Pathways, Melissa Larson Busby
Perceptions Of Early Childhood System Partners On Career Pathways, Melissa Larson Busby
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have found high-quality early childhood teachers are crucial to high-quality programs for young children. Despite this, there is a significant need for more highly qualified teachers in a southwestern state. The purpose of the qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of early childhood education (ECE) systems partners in one southwestern state regarding the current systems, structures, and policies related to career pathways through the high school, community college, and university levels. The conceptual framework for this study was based on von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory and systems thinkers such as Senge, who detail the complex interactions between systems …
New Graduate Nurses' Experiences Of Burnout As They Transition To Practice, Stacy Beth Elliott
New Graduate Nurses' Experiences Of Burnout As They Transition To Practice, Stacy Beth Elliott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Transitioning from nursing school to professional practice is a critical and challenging period for newly graduated nurses. Transition to professional nursing practice is particularly stressful in the first 3 years as new graduates adapt to the high acuity of patient care, which can result in burnout. The purpose of this qualitative study, guided by the conservation of resource theory, was to understand how new graduate nurses describe their experiences of burnout as novice nurses transition in the first 3 years of nursing practice. Fourteen nurses were interviewed using a semi-structured interviews, and Saldana’s two-cycle analysis was used for data interpretation, …
Perceptions Of Early Childhood System Partners On Career Pathways, Melissa Larson Busby
Perceptions Of Early Childhood System Partners On Career Pathways, Melissa Larson Busby
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have found high-quality early childhood teachers are crucial to high-quality programs for young children. Despite this, there is a significant need for more highly qualified teachers in a southwestern state. The purpose of the qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of early childhood education (ECE) systems partners in one southwestern state regarding the current systems, structures, and policies related to career pathways through the high school, community college, and university levels. The conceptual framework for this study was based on von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory and systems thinkers such as Senge, who detail the complex interactions between systems …
Hiring, Training, And Retaining Mental Health Professionals At Rural Wisconsin Correctional Facilities, Jessica Kallenbach
Hiring, Training, And Retaining Mental Health Professionals At Rural Wisconsin Correctional Facilities, Jessica Kallenbach
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Correctional facilities in rural Wisconsin have noted a shortage of trained mental health professionals to provide care. Common barriers to providing mental health services in rural areas are the availability and accessibility of mental health professionals. Due to limited access to financial and career benefits, mental health professionals tend to avoid working in these areas. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experience of mental health professionals, administrators, and supervisors in hiring, training, and retaining staff in rural Wisconsin correctional facilities. Bandura’s social learning theory was used to guide the study. Data was collected from …
Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic, Ethical-Legal, And Philanthropic Performances In Ghanaian Banks Using Big Data Analytics, Mohammed Alhassan Adams
Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic, Ethical-Legal, And Philanthropic Performances In Ghanaian Banks Using Big Data Analytics, Mohammed Alhassan Adams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming increasingly essential for Ghanaian banks to reconcile financial growth with ethical, legal, and civic obligations amid escalating societal expectations. The specific research problem was that the extent to which Ghanaian banks employed big data analytics (BDA) to boost multidimensional CSR performance encompassing economic, ethical-legal, and philanthropic dimensions was unknown. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the potential impacts of BDA use and overall CSR performance on Ghanaian banks’ economic, ethical-legal, and philanthropic dimensions of CSR. Using stakeholder theory and a resource-based view, BDA was applied as a strategic tool for …
Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic, Ethical-Legal, And Philanthropic Performances In Ghanaian Banks Using Big Data Analytics, Mohammed Alhassan Adams
Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic, Ethical-Legal, And Philanthropic Performances In Ghanaian Banks Using Big Data Analytics, Mohammed Alhassan Adams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming increasingly essential for Ghanaian banks to reconcile financial growth with ethical, legal, and civic obligations amid escalating societal expectations. The specific research problem was that the extent to which Ghanaian banks employed big data analytics (BDA) to boost multidimensional CSR performance encompassing economic, ethical-legal, and philanthropic dimensions was unknown. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the potential impacts of BDA use and overall CSR performance on Ghanaian banks’ economic, ethical-legal, and philanthropic dimensions of CSR. Using stakeholder theory and a resource-based view, BDA was applied as a strategic tool for …
Perceptions Of Black Women’S Portraits Of Beauty In Essence Magazine, Dr. Rachel Mingo
Perceptions Of Black Women’S Portraits Of Beauty In Essence Magazine, Dr. Rachel Mingo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Historically, beauty standards in the United States were rooted in White ideals, influencing media portrayals of Black women to align with White features like lighter skin and straightened hair. Although recent studies suggest a slow shift toward a more diverse representation of Black beauty, depictions in magazines still predominantly reflect mainstream Western beauty ideals, leading to potential negative impacts on Black women’s self-esteem and body image. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how young Black women, ages 18–25, perceive portrayals of Black beauty in Essence magazine. Black feminist thought constituted the theoretical basis for this study. …
New Graduate Nurses' Experiences Of Burnout As They Transition To Practice, Stacy Beth Elliott
New Graduate Nurses' Experiences Of Burnout As They Transition To Practice, Stacy Beth Elliott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Transitioning from nursing school to professional practice is a critical and challenging period for newly graduated nurses. Transition to professional nursing practice is particularly stressful in the first 3 years as new graduates adapt to the high acuity of patient care, which can result in burnout. The purpose of this qualitative study, guided by the conservation of resource theory, was to understand how new graduate nurses describe their experiences of burnout as novice nurses transition in the first 3 years of nursing practice. Fourteen nurses were interviewed using a semi-structured interviews, and Saldana’s two-cycle analysis was used for data interpretation, …
Type Of Orientation And Differences In Role Transition, Unit Support, Job Satisfaction And Retention Among New Graduate Nurses, Kimber Lee Zolnier
Type Of Orientation And Differences In Role Transition, Unit Support, Job Satisfaction And Retention Among New Graduate Nurses, Kimber Lee Zolnier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many new graduate nurses leave the nursing profession during the first year of practice due to inadequate orientation and lack of support. Successful transition to practice is often hindered as new graduate nurses may be assigned to more than one clinical unit and receive feedback from multiple preceptors, leading to frustration and lack of confidence when feedback is inconsistent. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study, guided by the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition and Benner’s novice to expert theory, was to determine if there is a difference among new graduate nurses’ experiences with role transition, job satisfaction, retention, and …
Racism, Depression, And The Superwoman Schema: A Narrative Inquiry With Fourth-Grade Black Girls, Athena Hall
Racism, Depression, And The Superwoman Schema: A Narrative Inquiry With Fourth-Grade Black Girls, Athena Hall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In the United States, racism has been labeled a public health emergency. Amid rising rates of racism reported in schools, many Black girls aged 5 to 12 have severe and persistent symptoms of depression. Although Woods-Giscombé’s Superwoman Schema (SWS) is an acknowledged coping mechanism that Black women and adolescent girls can use to fight and transcend interconnected systems of racial and gender oppression, it has rarely been studied among pre-adolescent girls. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to explore the lived experience of the SWS among fourth-grade Black girls in Detroit, Michigan. The theoretical framework was the SWS. …