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Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On The Challenges Of Closing The African American Achievement Gap, Cherie Mcelroy-Burch
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On The Challenges Of Closing The African American Achievement Gap, Cherie Mcelroy-Burch
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a persistent academic achievement gap between African American students and their White peers in Grades 1–3. Federal and state governments have made numerous efforts, implemented policy changes, and allocated more resources to struggling school districts, yet the disparity in academic achievement persists. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives on the challenges of closing the achievement gap between African American students and their White peers in Grades 1–3. The conceptual framework for this study was based on Coll and Lamberty’s model of developmental competencies in minority children. The research question for …
The Lived Experiences Of Gay Trafficked And Traumatized Men Seeking Psychological And Forensic Restoration Services, Katreace Moore
The Lived Experiences Of Gay Trafficked And Traumatized Men Seeking Psychological And Forensic Restoration Services, Katreace Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Feminine-centric, heteronormative psychological restoration interventions on gay minority men exposed to trauma and human trafficking are poorly understood. This study includes an analysis of forensics and psychological causal factors retrieved from 6 semi structured interviews with gay minority male psychological services providers. The corroboration of the clinical opinions of the participants and the enrichment of data using database reviews reflected poor treatment outcomes for the gay, minority-men population. The qualitative methodology and thematic analysis framework highlighted oppressive factors of structural intersectionality. This results in heteronormativity gender binaries that misalign with self-identified gender perceptions of gay-minority men exposed to trafficking and …
Administrators’ And Teachers’ Perceptions And Experiences Regarding Alternative Discipline For Disabled Students, Wanda Charlotte Early
Administrators’ And Teachers’ Perceptions And Experiences Regarding Alternative Discipline For Disabled Students, Wanda Charlotte Early
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Compared to other students, students with emotional and behavioral disorders receive more disciplinary consequences from within the public school system, which often means that students with emotional and behavioral disorders do not receive the same education. The purpose of this qualitative generic design study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of administrators and teachers in the public school system regarding using alternative discipline for African American students diagnosed with behavioral and emotional disabilities or disorders. The disability critical race framework was used as a framework for this study. Responses were generated through in-depth, semi-structured interviews of 10 participants. Thematic …
Experiences Of Low-Risk, Low-Need Participants In A Gender-Neutral And Inclusive Domestic And Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Program, Kenneth W. Robison
Experiences Of Low-Risk, Low-Need Participants In A Gender-Neutral And Inclusive Domestic And Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Program, Kenneth W. Robison
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Traditional batterer intervention programs often prioritize male-perpetrator-female-victim models, thereby overlooking diverse relationship contexts and marginalized populations. Understanding participants’ experiences is essential for researchers, policymakers, counselor educators, and practitioners to develop alternatives to one-size-fits-all gender- specific strategies, which aligns with the call for more robust evidence-based practices. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative study, guided by van Manen’s framework, was to explore the lived experiences of low-risk, low-need participants who completed a gender-neutral and inclusive domestic and intimate partner violence intervention program. The research answered what essential themes emerged from the participants’ lived experiences. Data were collected from (n=8) participants …
The Extreme Poverty Alleviation Impact Of The Conditional Cash Transfer Program In Nigeria, Oluseun Omolara Olagunju
The Extreme Poverty Alleviation Impact Of The Conditional Cash Transfer Program In Nigeria, Oluseun Omolara Olagunju
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite several social investment programmes (SIPs) to reduce poverty, Nigeria had a high poverty rate, particularly in remote rural areas. The SIPs included conditional cash transfers (CCTs) to eligible households under certain conditions, such as extreme poverty in remote rural areas without access to water, electricity, shelter, basic health care, and education. While a few studies conducted on the effectiveness of CCTs have shown that Nigeria invested significant resources in poverty alleviation without the desired results due to factors like poor implementation and corruption, none reflects the perspective of CCT beneficiaries. The purpose of this study was to fill this …
Lived Experiences Of Hispanic Parents Considering Early Intervention Services For Developmentally Delayed Children, Karina Proffer
Lived Experiences Of Hispanic Parents Considering Early Intervention Services For Developmentally Delayed Children, Karina Proffer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Studies have demonstrated that children benefit significantly from Early Intervention (EI) services due to brain plasticity and rapid early development. EI supports growth and establishes foundational skills in cognitive, social, emotional, motor, language, and daily living domains. Research indicates that children who participate in EI programs experience positive outcomes in their academic trajectories. However, limited studies examine the lived experiences of Hispanic parents with children diagnosed with autism or intellectual disabilities who did not utilize EI services. This study explores the factors influencing these parents' decisions and experiences that hinder their children’s participation in the program. The Theory of Planned …
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy In Mathematics Instructional Practices For Students With Disabilities, Pendo S. Nyanda
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy In Mathematics Instructional Practices For Students With Disabilities, Pendo S. Nyanda
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Middle school mathematics special education teachers struggle to integrate culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) into their instructional practices for students with disabilities (SWDs). The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore middle school mathematics special education teachers’ understanding of CRP and the support needed to integrate it into mathematics teaching practices. CRP was the conceptual framework for this study, explaining that teaching practices that integrate students’ cultural backgrounds promote their academic success. Two research questions guided the exploration of teachers' understanding of CRP and the support they believe is needed for integrating it. The study collected data through semistructured …
The Experience Of Non-English Speaking Hispanic Patients During Kidney Transplant Evaluation, Ana Ivette Merced-Castro
The Experience Of Non-English Speaking Hispanic Patients During Kidney Transplant Evaluation, Ana Ivette Merced-Castro
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There has been an increase in the incidence of Hispanics being diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD), which has evolved from the rise in type 2 diabetes and hypertension. However, Hispanics and African American people are less likely to receive kidney transplants than non-Hispanic White individuals, and many Hispanics referred for transplants often do not complete the evaluation process due to its complexities. The purpose of this qualitative narrative descriptive study, guided by the socioeconomic model, was to explore the lived experiences of non-English-speaking Hispanic patients during the kidney transplant evaluation process. Six participants were recruited for the individual …
Trust-Related Health Beliefs In Medical Systems Among Black Americans Since Covid-19, Monique Johnson Dixon
Trust-Related Health Beliefs In Medical Systems Among Black Americans Since Covid-19, Monique Johnson Dixon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
COVID-19 highlighted the longstanding systemic and structural racism that produced poor health outcomes in Black communities. Black minorities in the United States were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with less access to health resources, low vaccine rates, and mistrust of healthcare providers and organizations. This interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) explored trust-related health beliefs with medical systems among Black Americans since COVID-19. The study explored the trust-related health beliefs through the six constructs of the health belief model—perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived barriers, perceived benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews of six participants who …
Teachers' Multiculturalism And Digital Learning Choices For Students With Limited Or Interrupted Formal Education, Jitka Nelsonova Brychtova
Teachers' Multiculturalism And Digital Learning Choices For Students With Limited Or Interrupted Formal Education, Jitka Nelsonova Brychtova
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The English language learner environment in U.S. secondary schools is increasingly complex due to the growing numbers of students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) who require a culturally responsive approach. Teachers are not prepared to meet the needs of SLIFE, especially in the technology-enhanced classrooms. A gap in the literature exists regarding the culturally responsive use of digital learning resources (DLRs) with high school SLIFE. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine whether the teachers’ self-reported multicultural teaching competencies (skills and knowledge) predict the choice of DLRs used with SLIFE. The study was grounded in Vygotsky’s …
Secondary Teachers’ Perspectives About Promoting Belongingness For Marginalized Students, Michelle Cottrell-Williams
Secondary Teachers’ Perspectives About Promoting Belongingness For Marginalized Students, Michelle Cottrell-Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although school belonging supports well-being and academic achievement, marginalized students may experience less belongingness than their peers. Educators contribute to students’ sense of belongingness, but a gap in the literature existed about how secondary teachers perceive the promotion of belongingness for marginalized students. Guided by the ethic of care conceptual framework, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore secondary teachers’ perspectives about promoting belongingness for marginalized students. The research question addressed secondary teachers’ perspectives about strategies, enablers, and barriers. The 11 participants were secondary teachers; members of the National Network of State Teachers of the Year or …
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On Challenges Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices In The Classroom, Tamesha Samone Parris
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On Challenges Using Developmentally Appropriate Practices In The Classroom, Tamesha Samone Parris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Early childhood teachers’ understanding of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is necessary to support children’s development and learning in early childhood settings. The problem was many early childhood teachers experience challenges using DAP to make informed decisions in the classroom to support birth to 3-year-old children’s development and learning. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives on challenges using DAP to make informed decisions to support birth to 3-year-old children’s development and learning in the classroom and what was needed to improve their use of DAP. The conceptual framework for this study was the National …
Grades 5–6 Mathematics Teachers’ Experiences Implementing Professional Learning Communities, Jamarc Rashad Crawford
Grades 5–6 Mathematics Teachers’ Experiences Implementing Professional Learning Communities, Jamarc Rashad Crawford
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study was that in an urban Southeast Texas school district (SETSD), professional learning communities (PLCs) were implemented to provide support for mathematics teachers; however, Grades 5–6 teachers continued to struggle with providing mathematics instruction for their students in this Title I district. This ongoing challenge indicated a gap between the intended support mechanisms and their practical impact on teaching practices, necessitating a deeper investigation into the factors contributing to this persistent issue. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the SETSD Grades 5–6 teacher experiences with mathematics PLCs aimed at developing their …
Treatment-Seeking Behavior: A Quantitative Study Of Firefighters And Mental Health Literacy, Sarah Thompson
Treatment-Seeking Behavior: A Quantitative Study Of Firefighters And Mental Health Literacy, Sarah Thompson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The mental health of firefighters is a pressing concern, especially given the increasing suicide rates within this demographic. This quantitative nonexperimental study examined the impact of mental health literacy on the intention of firefighters to seek help for personal or emotional issues, employing the Mental Health Literacy Scale and the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire. Key variables, including years of service, rank, and age, were analyzed for their influence on this relationship. Grounded in the conservation of resources theory, the study aimed to answer two primary research questions: the predictive relationship between mental health literacy and help-seeking behavior, and the role of …
Experiences Of Bhutanese Refugees Receiving Services From Outpatient Mental Healthcare Centers In The United States, Kul B. Dahal
Experiences Of Bhutanese Refugees Receiving Services From Outpatient Mental Healthcare Centers In The United States, Kul B. Dahal
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Refugees coming to the United States may encounter difficulties when receiving mental healthcare services from outpatient mental healthcare centers because of lack of awareness about services. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore experiences of Bhutanese refugees involving receiving services from outpatient mental healthcare centers in the United States. The health belief model was used as a conceptual framework to provide insights regarding Bhutanese refugees’ perceived benefits and barriers to increase awareness. Using convenience sampling, 10 Bhutanese refugees aged 18 or above who received outpatient mental healthcare services currently or in the past and lived in the midwestern …
African American’S Accessibility To Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Services, Latasha Martin
African American’S Accessibility To Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Services, Latasha Martin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mental disorders are a major cause of disability in the United States, disproportionately affecting African Americans (AAs) since the Post-Civil War era (1865-1877). Despite prior studies on racial disparities in mental health care, evidence-based delivery protocols for racial and ethnic minority groups remain underdeveloped. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of AA when accessing culturally appropriate mental health services, using qualitative, phenomenological research methods. The theoretical framework for this investigation was based on social stress theory, which explored individual experiences and community change. Six AA males and females, from Gregg County, Texas, and the Louisiana …
Title 1 Third-Grade Teachers' Experiences With Writing Strategies To Improve Students' Writing Proficiency, Kim Robertson
Title 1 Third-Grade Teachers' Experiences With Writing Strategies To Improve Students' Writing Proficiency, Kim Robertson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Third-grade students are not meeting minimum proficiency in opinion and informational writing, as determined by scores from the annually mandated Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS) in the 19 elementary schools in a local school district in central Georgia. Guided by Vygotsky’s social-constructivist perspective, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore Title 1 third-grade English Language Arts teachers’ experiences with using writing strategies designed to improve students’ writing proficiency on the GMAS in the Title 1 elementary schools in a local district in central Georgia. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with 10 third-grade teachers who were chosen from …
Enhancing Emergency Department Communication: Structural Requirements And Outcomes Of Standardized Handover Processes, Bridgette A. Moss-Sherman
Enhancing Emergency Department Communication: Structural Requirements And Outcomes Of Standardized Handover Processes, Bridgette A. Moss-Sherman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Effective communication during patient handovers is crucial for ensuring safe, quality care in the emergency departments (EDs) of small to medium-sized hospitals. The absence of standardized communication tools presents significant challenges, potentially leading to errors and hindering care coordination. This integrative review evaluates strategies for implementing standardized handover processes while examining their outcomes, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced communication practices. Grounded in the Donabedian quality conceptual framework, which encompasses structure, process, and outcomes as interconnected components of healthcare quality, the review identifies five key themes: (a) standardized communication protocols, advocating for the adoption of structured tools like SBAR and …
Effects Of Two Years Of Blended Learning On High School Students’ Mathematics Growth In An International School In Kuwait, Maya Bilal Hashisho
Effects Of Two Years Of Blended Learning On High School Students’ Mathematics Growth In An International School In Kuwait, Maya Bilal Hashisho
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Blended learning using a learning management system was implemented in a gender-segregated American school in Kuwait but not evaluated to determine instructional effectiveness. Thus, the purpose of this quantitative study was to compare student performance to determine to what extent there were differences in mathematical growth from Grade 8 to Grade 10 between male and female students who were taught with the traditional classroom approach versus those taught with blended learning in an international school in Kuwait where education is segregated by gender. Grounded in the substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition model, this quasi-experimental study involved using pre and post …
Staff Update On Type 2 Diabetes Education, Toochukwu Endaline Mba
Staff Update On Type 2 Diabetes Education, Toochukwu Endaline Mba
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The current rise in Type 2 diabetes among middle-aged individuals poses significant risks of health complications such as kidney damage, heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, vision loss, and skin problems. Research has shown that proper education on the causes and risk factors of Type 2 diabetes would increase people’s knowledge about the medical problem, helping promote positive health outcomes. This project was a staff education program using didactic and interactive case studies.
Fulltime Faculty Perspectives On Engagement In Distributed Leadership At A Technical College, Jacinda Halene Lay
Fulltime Faculty Perspectives On Engagement In Distributed Leadership At A Technical College, Jacinda Halene Lay
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this basic qualitative study was that fulltime college faculty was not sufficiently engaged in distributed leadership at a technical college in a western state. The purpose of this study was to explore fulltime college faculty members’ perspective about their engagement in distributed leadership at a technical college in a western state. The research questions explored how fulltime faculty described their engagement in, and knowledge of, faculty leadership, at a technical college, and recommendations for increasing engagement. Using Spillane’s leader plus paradigm as the conceptual framework, semistructured interviews of 14 purposively sampled fulltime college faculty …
Acculturation, Social Support, And Immigration-Related Stressors: Impact On Depression Among Single Mother Immigrants In The United States, Comfort Payne
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Depression is a prevalent mental health condition that disproportionately affects immigrant single mothers in the United States, whose risk is heightened by unique vulnerabilities. The interplay between acculturation, social support, and economic burden in this population is underexplored. This quantitative, cross-sectional study examined the relationship between various factors and depression using 2020–2022 National Health Interview Survey data. Inclusion criteria were single immigrant mothers aged 19–60 years, who had lived in the U.S. for at least one year, had one or more dependent children, and self-reported depression status. The socioecological model provided a lens for identifying how individual, interpersonal, and structural …
A Qualitative Examination Of Probationary Police Candidate Success And Attrition, Joseph Eugene Roy
A Qualitative Examination Of Probationary Police Candidate Success And Attrition, Joseph Eugene Roy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Law enforcement has undergone significant changes, requiring modern officers to embody a complex blend of traditional values and adaptive capabilities. Despite rigorous selection and training processes, some police recruits leave the profession prematurely, often during their probationary or field training phases. This early attrition represents a costly challenge for law enforcement agencies, with training expenses sometimes exceeding $200,000 per recruit. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of police recruits who successfully completed field training and compared them to the observations of FTOs who trained recruits who left law enforcement early. The research used Edwin Sutherland’s differential association theory and …
Obesity Awareness Among Pregnant Hispanic Women In Urban New Jersey, Cloris Bustamante
Obesity Awareness Among Pregnant Hispanic Women In Urban New Jersey, Cloris Bustamante
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The rising prevalence of obesity among pregnant women presents significant health risks for mothers and children, beginning as early as intrauterine life throughout adulthood. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to investigate whether demographic factors influenced obesity awareness as a personal issue in pregnant Hispanic women. The precaution adoption process model guided the study, a theoretical framework focusing on stages of health behavior change, including awareness, decision making, and action. A purposive sample of 134 pregnant Hispanic women aged 18 years or older receiving prenatal care in urban New Jersey was surveyed using the English (15) and Spanish …
Effective Strategies To Increase Workplace Inclusivity In The Oil And Gas Industry, Patricia Lindsey Isaac
Effective Strategies To Increase Workplace Inclusivity In The Oil And Gas Industry, Patricia Lindsey Isaac
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some oil and gas industry leaders face challenges in implementing effective strategies to increase workplace inclusivity, which can result in lower profits, decreased employee engagement, and reduced productivity. Executive leaders and managers, responsible for organizational performance and workforce retention, are particularly concerned about addressing these challenges to sustain business success and competitiveness. Grounded in the leader-member exchange theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies executive leaders use to enhance inclusivity in the oil and gas industry. The participants were nine executives, leaders, and managers from the oil and gas sector who had previously implemented effective …
Effective Strategies Call Center Managers Use To Develop And Sustain Team Collaboration In A Virtual Work Environment., Daivon M. Bruce
Effective Strategies Call Center Managers Use To Develop And Sustain Team Collaboration In A Virtual Work Environment., Daivon M. Bruce
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some small business virtual call center managers struggle to implement effective remote communication strategies, leading to inefficient team collaboration. As a result, decreased productivity and poor communication can negatively impact customer service, employee engagement, and overall business performance. Grounded in Tuckman's group development theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic study was to explore communication strategies that five virtual call center managers used to develop and sustain team collaboration in Northern New Jersey. The data collected from semistructured interviews were thematically analyzed, revealing three key themes: (a) communication, (b) teamwork, and (c) challenges with the use of technology. A primary …
Racialization Of Urban Black Middle School Students From The Perspective Of Middle School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study In Central And Southeast Michigan, Bryan L. Spencer
Racialization Of Urban Black Middle School Students From The Perspective Of Middle School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study In Central And Southeast Michigan, Bryan L. Spencer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Walden University College of Education and Human Sciences This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Bryan L. Spencer has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Michael Langlais, Committee Chairperson, Psychology Faculty Dr. Matthew Hertenstein, Committee Member, Psychology Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2025 Racialization of Urban Black Middle School Students from the Perspective of Middle School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study in Central and Southeast Michigan by Bryan L. Spencer MPhil, Walden …
Guardians Or Bystanders? Examining School Shooting Responses In The Southern United States, Andre L. Tompkins Ed.D.
Guardians Or Bystanders? Examining School Shooting Responses In The Southern United States, Andre L. Tompkins Ed.D.
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
School shootings challenge educational safety, demanding effective leadership strategies. The Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed the lives of 19 children and 2 teachers, heightened concerns about campus vulnerabilities, urging administrators to prioritize student protection. I performed a qualitative study interviewing principals, teachers, parents, and community leaders to examine their experiences addressing campus threats. The findings revealed three themes: (1) ineffective leadership affects campus safety, (2) prompt actions enhance trust in leadership, and (3) connecting with others enhances safety. In this study, I spotlight the crucial role that proactive leadership plays in building the coalitions needed to …
Parent-Teacher Communication In The Infant-Toddler Setting, Shaquonna A. Alston
Parent-Teacher Communication In The Infant-Toddler Setting, Shaquonna A. Alston
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a lack of understanding in terms of how to support effective parent-teacher communications in infant and toddler education programs. Early childhood educators are necessary to communicate with parents about what occurs in classrooms as parents are vital sources about what occurs in homes. The purpose of this study was to explore parent and teacher perspectives on parent-teacher communication to determine ways to improve and support home-school communication and support early learners. Bronfenbrenner's theory of ecological systems, particularly the mesosystem, which involves interactions between two or more settings such as homes and schools, guided the research. For this basic …
Barriers To Nigerian Community Members In The United States Seeking Mental Health Treatment, Chinwendu Ejekwu
Barriers To Nigerian Community Members In The United States Seeking Mental Health Treatment, Chinwendu Ejekwu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nigerian immigrants in the United States face significant challenges in accessing mental health care due to various cultural and systemic barriers. This generic qualitative study, guided by Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, was conducted to explore the barriers encountered by Nigerian community members in seeking mental health treatment in the United States. Data were obtained through semistructured interviews where nine Nigerian immigrants presented their perceptions and experiences concerning barriers to Nigerian community members seeking mental health treatment in the United States. Thematic analysis followed the six-step data analysis method, leading to three themes. The themes identified are: (a) mental health is a …