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Predictors Of Mental Health Help-Seeking In Alaska Native Communities, Jorene Volkheimer Jan 2022

Predictors Of Mental Health Help-Seeking In Alaska Native Communities, Jorene Volkheimer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons have been identified as a group with greater risk for transgenerational trauma; furthermore, they experience environmental, systemic, and pragmatic barriers to treatment for mental and social issues. Researchers have called for more studies of groups like AI/AN to better understand the complex social, interpersonal, and intrapersonal problems involved in accessing and using mental health services. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive relationships of demographics, transgenerational trauma, locus of control, and stigma on help-seeking and use of mental health services in the AI/AN population in a quantitative study. The developmentally based trauma …

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Use Of Human–Computer Interaction Devices And Web 3.0 Skills Among Engineers, Dr. Robbie L. Walker Jan 2022

Use Of Human–Computer Interaction Devices And Web 3.0 Skills Among Engineers, Dr. Robbie L. Walker

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite massive company investments in human–computer interaction devices and software, such as Web 3.0 technologies, engineers are not demonstrating measurable performance and productivity increases. There is a lack of knowledge and understanding related to the motivation of engineers to use Web 3.0 technologies including the semantic web and cloud applications for increased performance. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to investigate whether the use of human–computer interaction devices predict Web 3.0 skills among engineers. Solow’s information technology productivity paradox was the theoretical foundation for this study. Convenience sampling was used for a sample of 214 participants from metropolitan …

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General Education Teachers’ Use Of Reading Strategy Interventions To Support Low-Scoring Sixth-Grade Readers, Ayesha Wallace Jan 2022

General Education Teachers’ Use Of Reading Strategy Interventions To Support Low-Scoring Sixth-Grade Readers, Ayesha Wallace

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

More than 50% of sixth-grade students at an urban middle school in the Southeastern United States scored below the 50th percentile (B50PR) of expected student outcomes on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Growth reading assessment. The problem to addressed in this study was that many sixth-grade students in the United States lack proficiency in reading. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore sixth-grade teachers’ perspectives regarding cognitive reading strategies used in support of students who score B50PR on the MAP Growth reading assessment. Resnick's cognitive theory of instruction was the conceptual framework for this study and …

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Environmental-Induced Anxiety And Ethnicity As Predictors Of Hypertension Among Black Men, Twan Delast Weaver Jan 2022

Environmental-Induced Anxiety And Ethnicity As Predictors Of Hypertension Among Black Men, Twan Delast Weaver

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Black men in the United States have the highest prevalence rate of hypertension compared to men and women of other ethnicities. Despite numerous health promotion and education programs tailored toward reducing hypertension among Black men, a gap exists in research regarding how environmental-induced anxiety and ethnicity may be associated with the occurrence or presence of hypertension among Black men. Using the reasoned action theory as a theoretical guide, this quantitative cross-sectional study incorporated four research questions to investigate if there was an association between environmental-induced anxiety (community violence, low income), ethnicity, and the risk of hypertension in men when age, …

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Strategies Mine Leaders Apply To Reduce Fuel Use And Associated Costs, Teaghan Lynn-Es Wellman Jan 2022

Strategies Mine Leaders Apply To Reduce Fuel Use And Associated Costs, Teaghan Lynn-Es Wellman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The inefficient use of diesel fuel can contribute to environmental degradation and global climate change. Mining leaders must ensure the effective use of diesel fuel to reduce costs and conform to global carbon taxation practices. Grounded in the social exchange and corporate social responsibility theories, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies successful mine leaders apply to ensure effective use of diesel fuel and reduce associated costs. The participants included four leaders of mining firms within Australia and South Africa who have successful experience with reducing diesel fuel consumption. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews …

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Teachers' Perceptions Of Transition To Emergency Remote And Hybrid Instruction, Marni Ann Whitehead Jan 2022

Teachers' Perceptions Of Transition To Emergency Remote And Hybrid Instruction, Marni Ann Whitehead

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a gap in understanding challenges rural high school teachers faced when adapting to remote and hybrid instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to investigate challenges that teachers faced when implementing strategies, curriculum, and technology during the transition to remote and hybrid learning because of the pandemic. The conceptual framework of self-efficacy guided this qualitative case study. The research question addressed challenges that professional teachers at a rural public 9-12 grade high school faced regarding strategies, technologies, and curriculum as they transitioned to remote and hybrid instruction in the 2020-2021 school year …

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How Prayer Before Public Meetings Affects Participation, Rebecca R. Gomez Jan 2022

How Prayer Before Public Meetings Affects Participation, Rebecca R. Gomez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Over the past 50 years, there have been numerous lawsuits regarding religion and government. However, there has been little analysis of invocation practices. Other case studies examined invocations of one agency which identified the actions and phrases that led to claims of establishing religion. Therefore, city councils lacked direction to avoid invocation litigation and ensure public participation. Most city councils within Orange County, California, began their public meetings with an invocation. The remaining cities did not have a prayer, and one city had a moment of solemn expression. This qualitative study explored the impact of legislative prayer on meeting participants …

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How Being Aware Of Military Culture Influences Social Work Practice With Female Military Personnel, John Raymond Gonzalez Jan 2022

How Being Aware Of Military Culture Influences Social Work Practice With Female Military Personnel, John Raymond Gonzalez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Active-duty women in the military seek help through the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) on military bases from social workers with a master’s degree in social work (MSW) who are hired by the federal government or by firms that contract with social workers to serve military personnel. Most of those social workers have no military background per se, which brings into question how being aware of the military culture might influence their practice with female military personnel. Grounded in self-awareness theory, which places focus on one's awareness relative to one's culture and environment at any time, the purpose of this action …

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Effective Strategies To Prevent And Reduce Substance Abuse In The Workplace, Victor A. Grant Jan 2022

Effective Strategies To Prevent And Reduce Substance Abuse In The Workplace, Victor A. Grant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Workplace substance abuse has remained pervasive in recent years, despite substance abuse programs. Abuse in the workplace poses significant risks to business owners in safety, performance, and overall operational success. Grounded in the theory of reasoned action, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies human resources managers (HRMs) use to prevent substance abuse use in the workplace to increase employee productivity. The participants were four HRMs working within the Southeast regions of the United States with significant experience in successfully implementing substance abuse programs. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and organizational documentation, including regulations. …

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Family Child Care Providers’ Experiences Of California’S Quality Rating Improvement System, Ansina Shante' Green Jan 2022

Family Child Care Providers’ Experiences Of California’S Quality Rating Improvement System, Ansina Shante' Green

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

U.S. policy makers continue to struggle with identifying inclusive strategies that effectively support the needs of individual family child care (FCC) providers, who tend to have low quality rating improvement systems (QRIS) scores. To ensure program quality, there is a need to identify supportive strategies and evidence-based practices that build on FCC programs' strengths and learning contexts. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of FCC providers about the factors that contribute to the number of low-quality, low-tier rated FCC programs that are part of California’s QRIS initiative. The conceptual framework was based on Blasberg’s …

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Alternative Solutions To Retaining Qualified Employees In Behavioral Health Organizations, Kamesha Harris Jan 2022

Alternative Solutions To Retaining Qualified Employees In Behavioral Health Organizations, Kamesha Harris

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In this case study alternative solutions to retaining qualified employees in a behavioral health organization (BHO) located in the Southeastern region of the United States were explored. The specific question examined was how alternative solutions to retaining qualified employees would improve organizational productivity. The study was framed using Baldrige’s Excellence Framework, specifically the elements of leadership, valuing people, analysis, and focusing on results. Data were collected from leadership interviews with the three leaders, also examined were exit interviews, retention and turnover data for the past 3 years, strategic plans (present and past), senior leadership meeting minutes, the organization’s website, and …

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Experiences Of Rural Female Caregivers Of Loved Ones Diagnosed With Chronic Pain And Mental Health Care, Anne Banner Hatfield Jan 2022

Experiences Of Rural Female Caregivers Of Loved Ones Diagnosed With Chronic Pain And Mental Health Care, Anne Banner Hatfield

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractThe complex diagnosis of chronic pain can include both physiological and psychological symptoms resulting in a need for caregivers to assist their loved ones and become involved in their mental health care treatment. As the aging population and the number of individuals diagnosed with chronic pain increases, the number of caregivers who assist them also increases. Critical to addressing the psychological symptoms of chronic pain is knowing how caregivers experience their involvement in mental health treatment. This research addressed the need for an understanding of caregivers’ experiences of caregiving and involvement with health care providers of mental health treatment for …

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Effectiveness Of A Trauma Recovery Curriculum For Former Child Soldiers In Africa, Kelsey Brookes Hawk Jan 2022

Effectiveness Of A Trauma Recovery Curriculum For Former Child Soldiers In Africa, Kelsey Brookes Hawk

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The use of child soldiers as a weapon of war is a practice that has been condemned by the United Nations but still exists as a common practice in third world countries impacted by ongoing war conflict. When these child soldiers are rescued or able to return home, often their struggles continue and worsen. Social reintegration into the community after witnessing horrific acts of human cruelty can be challenging. Guided by Herman’s theory of stages of healing, the purpose of this quantitative quasi-experimental archival study was to examine the effectiveness of By His Wounds: Trauma Healing for Africa, a research-based …

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Association Between Multicultural Counseling Graduate Training And Mental Health Professionals’ Self-Perceived Effectiveness, Janessa Liscette Henry Jan 2022

Association Between Multicultural Counseling Graduate Training And Mental Health Professionals’ Self-Perceived Effectiveness, Janessa Liscette Henry

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Special training is often needed for counseling professionals to meet the unique cultural needs of their clients. Previous researchers have suggested that larger samples of professional counselors are needed to better understand the presence of these multicultural skills and noted a dearth of research regarding the effects of training in multicultural counseling following graduation and among practitioners. Following the theory of multicultural counseling and therapy (MTCT), the research questions were tested by using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and multiple linear regression to address the study of multicultural knowledge and multicultural awareness among counseling professionals who did and did not receive formal …

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Effectively Communicating Ethics Using Procedural And Distributive Justice: An Exploratory Study, Yolonda L. Holmes-Echols Jan 2022

Effectively Communicating Ethics Using Procedural And Distributive Justice: An Exploratory Study, Yolonda L. Holmes-Echols

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Organizational justice influences employees’ citizenship behaviors and performance. Work environments characterized by unfair or unjust treatment are associated with low job commitment, dissatisfaction, demotivation, nonperformance, and high turnover. There was a need to explore the perception of variable justice in healthcare organizations grappling with a perennial shortage of skilled health professionals and high levels of turnover. In addition, reports of injustices in nonprofits in the health care sector made it challenging for the organizations to attract and retain volunteers. This qualitative exploratory study investigated how employees of the Mercy Clinic perceived fairness and how variable justice exists as part of …

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The Influence Of School Faculty Culture On Anti-Bullying Policies, Bethany Huff Jan 2022

The Influence Of School Faculty Culture On Anti-Bullying Policies, Bethany Huff

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite the continual research conducted related to bullying, teachers and school faculty continue to face challenges related to addressing bullying within the school setting. Due to the various consequences related to bullying, it is crucial that school faculty find the best methods to adequately address incidents that occur within the school so that students can continue to receive their education in a safe environment. The purpose of this study was to improve the understanding of how school faculty perceive the organizational culture related to anti-bullying programs and how this influences their implementation and utilization of strategies developed by programs implemented …

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Staff Education On Self-Care Management For Bipolar Patients To Prevent Readmission, Dorthy Igbonagwam Jan 2022

Staff Education On Self-Care Management For Bipolar Patients To Prevent Readmission, Dorthy Igbonagwam

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental disorder that can negatively affect an individual’sreadmission to bipolar patients. The purpose of the doctor of nursing practice project was to develop a staff education program to empower the staff to educate the patients by increasing the staff’s knowledge about evidence-based, self-care management strategies. The focus of the educational content was on the approaches to improving patients’ adherence to their medications, promote follow-up care and prevent suicide. The theory that informed this project was Knowles’s theory of adult learning. One source of evidence generated during the project was the evaluation conducted by four content …

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Providers’ Perspectives On Barriers Associated With Repeat Teen Pregnancies In Rural Southeastern United States, Vanessa Iheoma Iheanachor Jan 2022

Providers’ Perspectives On Barriers Associated With Repeat Teen Pregnancies In Rural Southeastern United States, Vanessa Iheoma Iheanachor

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Teen (or adolescent) pregnancy remains a significant public health problem in the United States. Rapid repeat pregnancy, defined as any pregnancy that occurs within 24 months of a previous birth, has been linked to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional study was to understand the perceptions of health care providers (HCPs) regarding barriers that influence repeat pregnancies among adolescents in rural southeastern United States. The theoretical framework that guided this study was Urie Bronfenbrenner’s social ecological model. A survey instrument was developed and disseminated to HCPs using Qualtrics, an online survey platform. Data (n=32) were …

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Impact Of Trauma On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intention Among Emergency Dispatchers, Sherrie Johnston Jan 2022

Impact Of Trauma On Job Satisfaction And Turnover Intention Among Emergency Dispatchers, Sherrie Johnston

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Emergency dispatchers in the United States are exposed to traumatic events, which may lead to a staffing shortage. Though it is well-established that decreased job satisfaction increases turnover intentions, little research investigates whether trauma impacts these constructs. Therefore, this quantitative non-experimental study was focused on whether education was a protective factor against posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and whether trauma moderated the relationship between job satisfaction and turnover intention among emergency dispatchers. The relationship between vicarious trauma (VT) and PTSD among dispatchers was examined, and whether it is possible to predict PTSD among dispatchers based on VT, education level, and job …

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Influence Of The Dream Act And The Daca Program On Undocumented And Documented Immigrants During The Census Process, Rhefinette Jones-Smith Jan 2022

Influence Of The Dream Act And The Daca Program On Undocumented And Documented Immigrants During The Census Process, Rhefinette Jones-Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractA collective group of scholars have researched the flaws of the immigration system and possible benefits to be gained from reformation with the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The purpose of the quantitative study was to statistically determine if the temporary resolutions to the immigration system problems influenced the participation of the immigrant communities in the U.S. Census. The theoretical focus selected for this study was the assimilation and accommodation theories with the causal decision theory as a conceptional foundation. The research questions concentrated on the …

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Succession Planning Strategies Of Nonprofit Organization Executives, Mohamed Karaki Jan 2022

Succession Planning Strategies Of Nonprofit Organization Executives, Mohamed Karaki

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nonprofit organization executives lack strategies for effective succession planning. Executives who implement succession planning strategies can improve human talent, transition executive successors, and retain leadership continuity to preserve organizational success. Grounded in the human capital theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies nonprofit organization executives use for effective succession planning. The participants included four executives from multiple organizations in southeast Michigan who used strategies for effective succession planning. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and company documents. Through thematic analysis, three themes emerged: effective strategies to formalize a succession plan, effective strategies to develop …

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Spirituality-Based Programs For African American Women, Sophelia Predom Kelly Jan 2022

Spirituality-Based Programs For African American Women, Sophelia Predom Kelly

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Because spirituality or personal value conflicts might arise between social workers and their clients, the purpose of the study was to understand personal and spirituality value conflicts. The theoretical framework for this study was adult transformative learning theory. The research questions examined how the participants described personal and spirituality value conflicts. Data were collected from interviews with two groups from Houston, Texas; Group 1 represented homeless or previously homeless African American women who self-identified as spiritual but nonreligious, and Group 2 represented White licensed master social workers. Researcher responses to the same interview questions were also recorded. Thematic data analysis …

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Coping Strategies Linked To African Americans With Chronic Kidney Disease, Gabrielle Lawrence Jan 2022

Coping Strategies Linked To African Americans With Chronic Kidney Disease, Gabrielle Lawrence

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a health problem that affects African Americans more often than Whites and other ethnic groups. Individuals with CKD need to develop strategies to help with the disease and life challenges. Social support, self-management, and self-efficacy are factors that may influence how individuals with CKD cope with the disease. This quantitative correlational study examined the relationships among self-management, self-efficacy, and coping behaviors in African Americans with CKD in Stages 3 or 4. In addition, the moderating effect of social support on the extent to which self-management and self-efficacy account for the variance of coping behaviors in …

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Bullying Experienced By Newly Graduated Registered Nurses In Long Term Care, Valeria Linetski Jan 2022

Bullying Experienced By Newly Graduated Registered Nurses In Long Term Care, Valeria Linetski

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Bullying toward newly graduated registered nurses (NGRNs) is a global concern that impacts various health care settings. Long term care (LTC) setting received minimal attention related to bullying experienced by registered nurses. NGRN’s face difficulty integrating into practice due to bullying experiences which causes them to quit, change jobs and even leave the profession, which further contributes to the nursing shortage and high turnover rates. The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to address the knowledge gap in the literature by exploring NGRNs lived experiences of bullying as they transition into practice in LTC. Exploring bullying experienced by NGRN’s …

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Predicting Patient Satisfaction Using Hospital Performance Characteristics, Vanna Lombardi-Gillies Jan 2022

Predicting Patient Satisfaction Using Hospital Performance Characteristics, Vanna Lombardi-Gillies

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Performance related to patient satisfaction is becoming a significant factor in determining reimbursement for hospital-based services. Furthermore, consumers are increasingly accessing publicly available quality and patient experience information to make decisions about where to receive care. Understanding which hospital characteristics influence patient satisfaction is critical to the healthcare administrator to ensure the financial viability of the organization and to meet the needs and expectations of the community. Many studies have examined the relationship between a single performance characteristic and patient satisfaction. This secondary data quantitative study used regression analysis to analyze the relationship between three hospital performance characteristics (i.e., the …

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Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, And Burnout In Nursing Faculty, Jasmine Louis Jan 2022

Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Mentorship, And Burnout In Nursing Faculty, Jasmine Louis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nursing faculty early in their careers face challenges involving transitioning into new roles, high workloads, and lack of support, making them vulnerable to burnout. Burnout is a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment. The purposes of this study, guided by Maslach’s burnout theory, were to determine if there is a relationship between emotional intelligence and mentorship in terms of burnout among nursing faculty who are in their early careers, if there are differences in terms of burnout among these nursing faculty who have received mentorship compared to those who did not receive, and if there is …

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Effectiveness Of Responsible Beverage Service Policies In Reducing Drunk-Driving In Maryland, Rhoda Makinde Jan 2022

Effectiveness Of Responsible Beverage Service Policies In Reducing Drunk-Driving In Maryland, Rhoda Makinde

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the State of Maryland and across the United States, driving under the influence (DUI) has led to a massive loss of lives and disability cases. Hence, responsible beverage service (RBS) policies and programs have been developed to prevent and control DUI incidence. This study sought to identify the effectiveness of these policies in addressing the DUI-related fatalities and injuries among young adults (18–30 years old) in the State of Maryland. Using program theory to evaluate the effectiveness of RBS policies and programs in reducing DUI, this qualitative research sampled bar patrons, club patrons, and alcohol servers/service staff in Baltimore. …

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Executive Job Motivation: A Non-Profit Perspective, Jacques Kalume Mambo Jan 2022

Executive Job Motivation: A Non-Profit Perspective, Jacques Kalume Mambo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractNonprofit organization (NPO) executives, who serve others while accepting substantial salary and benefit packages, may be motivated by extrinsic and intrinsic elements of their job satisfaction. Yet little is known about the extent to which executives are motivated by altruism alone or by financial compensation and other extrinsic rewards. The purpose of this quantitative study was to test the extent to which intrinsic and extrinsic motivation was correlated with the job satisfaction of NPO executives. The theoretical framework was Ryan and Deci’s self-determination theory, which suggest NPO executives may be solely satisfied through intrinsic motivation. A stratified random sample of …

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Program For Dementia Group Music Therapy In Long-Term Care, Alfonso Cruz Manuel Jan 2022

Program For Dementia Group Music Therapy In Long-Term Care, Alfonso Cruz Manuel

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is a need for evidence-based nonpharmacological nursing management skills fordementia that are low-cost and effective in managing common symptoms such as agitation. Music-based therapy is a nonpharmacological intervention shown by evidencebased studies to be effective in the management of dementia. The gap in practice is that there was no evidence-based group music therapy programs in this family-based long- term care setting for dementia patients. This project employed a multidisciplinary effort to formulate an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for implementing group music therapy program. The clinical practice question was whether a multidisciplinary team can agree on the guideline for implementing …

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Expanding Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder With Buprenorphine, Toni Deniese Mason Jan 2022

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Expanding Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder With Buprenorphine, Toni Deniese Mason

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The practice problem this doctoral project addressed was the misuse of opiates and the alarming number of intentional and unintentional overdose deaths that occur yearly as a result. The practice-focused question was the following: Providing education on the use of the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocol to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in this practice setting will increase both knowledge and confidence in using the MAT protocol? The health belief model and The Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model were used as the framework for this project. The health belief model was used to explain and predict an individual’s behavior surrounding …

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