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Measuring Operational Vs. Organizational Stress Among Rural Law Enforcement In Western Colorado, Michael Stephen Scotto
Measuring Operational Vs. Organizational Stress Among Rural Law Enforcement In Western Colorado, Michael Stephen Scotto
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
New research on rural law enforcement stress levels reveals concerning implications for police reform and community safety, particularly in western Colorado where officers face unique challenges. This quantitative study examined age group differences in operational and organizational stress among rural law enforcement officers using one-way ANOVAs with post-hoc Tukey's HSD tests. The study of 191 rural officers found significant differences across age groups for both operational stress (F(2, 188) = 4.08, p = .018, η2 = .042) and organizational stress (F(2, 188) = 4.15, p = .017, η2 = .043), with officers aged 24-27 experiencing the highest stress levels. Organizational …
Measuring Operational Vs. Organizational Stress Among Rural Law Enforcement In Western Colorado, Michael Stephen Scotto
Measuring Operational Vs. Organizational Stress Among Rural Law Enforcement In Western Colorado, Michael Stephen Scotto
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
New research on rural law enforcement stress levels reveals concerning implications for police reform and community safety, particularly in western Colorado where officers face unique challenges. This quantitative study examined age group differences in operational and organizational stress among rural law enforcement officers using one-way ANOVAs with post-hoc Tukey's HSD tests. The study of 191 rural officers found significant differences across age groups for both operational stress (F(2, 188) = 4.08, p = .018, η2 = .042) and organizational stress (F(2, 188) = 4.15, p = .017, η2 = .043), with officers aged 24-27 experiencing the highest stress levels. Organizational …
Socially Learned Eating Pathology In African American Women (50+): A Narrative Inquiry, Patricia Ann Parker
Socially Learned Eating Pathology In African American Women (50+): A Narrative Inquiry, Patricia Ann Parker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This qualitative narrative study explored the lived experiences of African American women aged 50 and older who self-reported eating pathology and body image dissatisfaction. Disordered eating behaviors, including starvation, binge eating, excessive dieting, and purging, often function as maladaptive coping mechanisms for managing stress, regulating emotions, or responding to traumatic events. The study contributed to the literature by capturing detailed narratives that traced the development of disordered eating behaviors and body image dissatisfaction from early life through adulthood and across the lifespan. Grounded in Albert Bandura’s social cognitive and social learning theories and intersectionality theories, the research employed a robust …
Resiliency’S Correlations To Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness, And Meaning In Life For The Trucking Industry During Covid-19, Rhonda Renee Wood
Resiliency’S Correlations To Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness, And Meaning In Life For The Trucking Industry During Covid-19, Rhonda Renee Wood
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
COVID-19 depleted multiple subsystems, took human lives, impaired mental health, and induced economic devastation. The trucking occupation was and continues to be impacted by adverse working conditions, and the pandemic’s limitations intensified the stress that truckers experience. COVID-19 resilience for trucking employees may stratify to other supply chains. Therefore, the quantitative cross-sectional study aimed to assess the research questions of how meaning in life, autonomy, competence, and relatedness correlated to each other and preceded resilience. The theoretical framework included Viktor Frankl’s meaning in life and Ryan and Deci’s self-determination theories. Connect Cloud Research was the platform for data retrieval from …
Resiliency’S Correlations To Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness, And Meaning In Life For The Trucking Industry During Covid-19, Rhonda Renee Wood
Resiliency’S Correlations To Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness, And Meaning In Life For The Trucking Industry During Covid-19, Rhonda Renee Wood
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
COVID-19 depleted multiple subsystems, took human lives, impaired mental health, and induced economic devastation. The trucking occupation was and continues to be impacted by adverse working conditions, and the pandemic’s limitations intensified the stress that truckers experience. COVID-19 resilience for trucking employees may stratify to other supply chains. Therefore, the quantitative cross-sectional study aimed to assess the research questions of how meaning in life, autonomy, competence, and relatedness correlated to each other and preceded resilience. The theoretical framework included Viktor Frankl’s meaning in life and Ryan and Deci’s self-determination theories. Connect Cloud Research was the platform for data retrieval from …
The Experience Of Help Seeking For African American Pastors In Personal Crises, Jason Leon Hanna
The Experience Of Help Seeking For African American Pastors In Personal Crises, Jason Leon Hanna
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The U.S. population faces enormous challenges coping with disease, financial stress, failure, and general mental health concerns. Rather than seeking care from psychotherapists, increasing numbers of people in religious communities seek help from clergy, who must then balance the needs of their constituents while navigating their own personal crises and need for support. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the meaning of help-seeking for African American clergy during personal crises, guided by Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 African American senior pastors of congregations in the United States. Study participants defined help-seeking …
Pediatric Immunization Program To Lessen The Lack Of Services In Rural Communities, Shannon London Nowiski
Pediatric Immunization Program To Lessen The Lack Of Services In Rural Communities, Shannon London Nowiski
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The lack of resources in rural communities encourages new programs to improve outcomes in health and wellness. This project aimed to reduce the vaccination barriers of transportation and time by bringing vaccines to the children in the existing medical clinic. The purpose of this doctor of nursing practice project was the development of a sustainable vaccination program for rural communities. The practice-focused question was: Can a community team develop a sustainable plan to provide education and the provision of vaccines in a rural community? This included proposing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for providers regarding the education of patients, families, and …
Neurological Assessment Skills For Acute Care Nursing Staff, Kathleen Libke
Neurological Assessment Skills For Acute Care Nursing Staff, Kathleen Libke
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The ability to perform a rapid and comprehensive neurological assessment is an important tool for the nurse at the bedside when a patient has changes in their neurological state. According to the American Heart Association, it is essential for the bedside nurse to ensure they have the necessary skills to improve recovery, survival, and quality of life when experiencing changing neurological symptoms. The focus of this project was to answer the question of whether a self-learning staff education program on neurological assessment increases staff knowledge towards the ultimate goal of increasing competence when conducting a focused neurological assessment. The project …
Body Dysmorphia In Post-Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Theresa M. Niles
Body Dysmorphia In Post-Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Theresa M. Niles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although there is a known link between weight loss surgery and body dysmorphic disorder, research has not been conducted on the experiences of individuals experiencing these two phenomena. Using a phenomenological approach, this study examined the research question: What are the lived experiences of post-weight loss surgical patients with diagnosed body dysmorphia? Self-discrepancy theory was used as the overarching theoretical framework. Interviews were conducted with ten participants, and the data were analyzed using Quirkos software and inductive coding, examining clusters of themes within the narrative transcripts. Themes emerging included focusing on physical rather than mental health in the post operative …
Strategies To Manage Supply Chain Disruptions In The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry, Tanya V. Payne
Strategies To Manage Supply Chain Disruptions In The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry, Tanya V. Payne
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Supply chain disruptions result in reduced organizational productivity. Supply chain leaders in the aircraft manufacturing industry who cannot manage supply chain disruptions risk financial losses from reduced organizational productivity. Grounded in Lewin’s change management theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore strategies aircraft manufacturing industry supply chain leaders use to manage disruption in the supply chain process to maximize organizational productivity. The participants were six supply chain leaders from Fortune 500 aircraft manufacturing companies located in South Carolina and California who successfully managed disruption in the supply chain disruptions to enhance productivity. Data were collected …
Strategies To Manage Supply Chain Disruptions In The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry, Tanya V. Payne
Strategies To Manage Supply Chain Disruptions In The Aircraft Manufacturing Industry, Tanya V. Payne
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Supply chain disruptions result in reduced organizational productivity. Supply chain leaders in the aircraft manufacturing industry who cannot manage supply chain disruptions risk financial losses from reduced organizational productivity. Grounded in Lewin’s change management theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore strategies aircraft manufacturing industry supply chain leaders use to manage disruption in the supply chain process to maximize organizational productivity. The participants were six supply chain leaders from Fortune 500 aircraft manufacturing companies located in South Carolina and California who successfully managed disruption in the supply chain disruptions to enhance productivity. Data were collected …
Neurological Assessment Skills For Acute Care Nursing Staff, Kathleen Libke
Neurological Assessment Skills For Acute Care Nursing Staff, Kathleen Libke
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The ability to perform a rapid and comprehensive neurological assessment is an important tool for the nurse at the bedside when a patient has changes in their neurological state. According to the American Heart Association, it is essential for the bedside nurse to ensure they have the necessary skills to improve recovery, survival, and quality of life when experiencing changing neurological symptoms. The focus of this project was to answer the question of whether a self-learning staff education program on neurological assessment increases staff knowledge towards the ultimate goal of increasing competence when conducting a focused neurological assessment. The project …
The Role Of School-Based Law Enforcement Officers In Student Discipline, Marlaina Mahler
The Role Of School-Based Law Enforcement Officers In Student Discipline, Marlaina Mahler
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An increase in police presence in schools has led to an increase in research covering school police. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the overall role of SBLE officers, specifically their role in student discipline. This narrative inquiry study answered two research questions about the narrative experiences of SBLE officers as law enforcers, educators, and mentors in Texas public schools and how might Texas SBLE officers’ lived experiences benefit their peers’ understanding of their role regarding student discipline. Role theory and role conflict theory were used as the theoretical foundation. Data were collected through interviews with ten …
Pediatric Immunization Program To Lessen The Lack Of Services In Rural Communities, Shannon London Nowiski
Pediatric Immunization Program To Lessen The Lack Of Services In Rural Communities, Shannon London Nowiski
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The lack of resources in rural communities encourages new programs to improve outcomes in health and wellness. This project aimed to reduce the vaccination barriers of transportation and time by bringing vaccines to the children in the existing medical clinic. The purpose of this doctor of nursing practice project was the development of a sustainable vaccination program for rural communities. The practice-focused question was: Can a community team develop a sustainable plan to provide education and the provision of vaccines in a rural community? This included proposing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for providers regarding the education of patients, families, and …
Religious Identity, Sexual Identity, And Internalized Homophobia In Adults Who Have Deidentified From Christianity, Kevin Roum
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Over the past three decades, the percentage of the United States population that identifies as Christian has dropped significantly. At the same time, the level of acceptance of gay, lesbian, and bisexual identities has increased. However, this overall acceptance does not necessarily lead to an acceptance of these identities within specific Christian communities, leading to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals having contradictory experiences between their Christian upbringing and secular society. Individuals who no longer identify as Christian after being so raised may experience additional dissonance as their sexuality identity conflicts with the teachings they were raised to believe yet no …
Religious Identity, Sexual Identity, And Internalized Homophobia In Adults Who Have Deidentified From Christianity, Kevin Roum
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Over the past three decades, the percentage of the United States population that identifies as Christian has dropped significantly. At the same time, the level of acceptance of gay, lesbian, and bisexual identities has increased. However, this overall acceptance does not necessarily lead to an acceptance of these identities within specific Christian communities, leading to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals having contradictory experiences between their Christian upbringing and secular society. Individuals who no longer identify as Christian after being so raised may experience additional dissonance as their sexuality identity conflicts with the teachings they were raised to believe yet no …
Southern Californian Clinicians’ Perspectives Of Online Treatment For Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Sandra Mcintyre
Southern Californian Clinicians’ Perspectives Of Online Treatment For Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Sandra Mcintyre
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Treatment for eating disorders in adolescents is constantly changing and improving. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a major transition to telehealth treatment. Studies on the efficacy and experience of telehealth have mainly focused on clients and families, leaving out clinician perspectives. Little research has also been done on how telehealth can be improved on now that it is more commonly used. Lewin’s field theory formed the framework for this qualitative study to explore clinicians’ suggestions to improve telehealth treatment for eating disorders. Ten specialized mental health clinicians provided data collected using two sequenced questionnaires. Analysis of the …
The Role Of School-Based Law Enforcement Officers In Student Discipline, Marlaina Mahler
The Role Of School-Based Law Enforcement Officers In Student Discipline, Marlaina Mahler
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An increase in police presence in schools has led to an increase in research covering school police. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the overall role of SBLE officers, specifically their role in student discipline. This narrative inquiry study answered two research questions about the narrative experiences of SBLE officers as law enforcers, educators, and mentors in Texas public schools and how might Texas SBLE officers’ lived experiences benefit their peers’ understanding of their role regarding student discipline. Role theory and role conflict theory were used as the theoretical foundation. Data were collected through interviews with ten …
Body Dysmorphia In Post-Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Theresa M. Niles
Body Dysmorphia In Post-Weight Loss Surgery Patients, Theresa M. Niles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although there is a known link between weight loss surgery and body dysmorphic disorder, research has not been conducted on the experiences of individuals experiencing these two phenomena. Using a phenomenological approach, this study examined the research question: What are the lived experiences of post-weight loss surgical patients with diagnosed body dysmorphia? Self-discrepancy theory was used as the overarching theoretical framework. Interviews were conducted with ten participants, and the data were analyzed using Quirkos software and inductive coding, examining clusters of themes within the narrative transcripts. Themes emerging included focusing on physical rather than mental health in the post operative …
The Experience Of Help Seeking For African American Pastors In Personal Crises, Jason Leon Hanna
The Experience Of Help Seeking For African American Pastors In Personal Crises, Jason Leon Hanna
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The U.S. population faces enormous challenges coping with disease, financial stress, failure, and general mental health concerns. Rather than seeking care from psychotherapists, increasing numbers of people in religious communities seek help from clergy, who must then balance the needs of their constituents while navigating their own personal crises and need for support. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the meaning of help-seeking for African American clergy during personal crises, guided by Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 African American senior pastors of congregations in the United States. Study participants defined help-seeking …
Southern Californian Clinicians’ Perspectives Of Online Treatment For Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Sandra Mcintyre
Southern Californian Clinicians’ Perspectives Of Online Treatment For Adolescents With Eating Disorders, Sandra Mcintyre
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Treatment for eating disorders in adolescents is constantly changing and improving. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a major transition to telehealth treatment. Studies on the efficacy and experience of telehealth have mainly focused on clients and families, leaving out clinician perspectives. Little research has also been done on how telehealth can be improved on now that it is more commonly used. Lewin’s field theory formed the framework for this qualitative study to explore clinicians’ suggestions to improve telehealth treatment for eating disorders. Ten specialized mental health clinicians provided data collected using two sequenced questionnaires. Analysis of the …
The Perspectives Of African American Parents’ Decisions To Homeschool Children With Autism In New Jersey, Shannalee Stephenson
The Perspectives Of African American Parents’ Decisions To Homeschool Children With Autism In New Jersey, Shannalee Stephenson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
New Jersey is an autism epicenter and may indicate future trends in the United States. The population of American families opting to homeschool is growing, especially among African-American families in New Jersey. The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to examine the perspectives of African American parents’ decisions to homeschool their children with autism in New Jersey through storytelling. The conceptual framework used was the model of parental involvement developed by Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 homeschooling African-American parents using a basic qualitative approach. The results were organized into five themes. One theme was the …
Experiences Of Law Enforcement In Workplace Violence Threat Investigations, Heather Folkestad
Experiences Of Law Enforcement In Workplace Violence Threat Investigations, Heather Folkestad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A significant social problem affecting law enforcement investigations into workplace violence is the lack of threat assessments and threat management programs performed in workplace investigations. Collaboration with law enforcement early in workplace violence investigations has significant benefits within the corporate sector. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine the experiences of law enforcement officers/agents involved in targeted violence workplace investigations. Areas of focus were the collective perspectives of participants regarding the use of threat assessments, inclusion of law enforcement, and the barriers to an effective investigation within the workplace and by community law enforcement. This study utilized …
The Perspectives Of African American Parents’ Decisions To Homeschool Children With Autism In New Jersey, Shannalee Stephenson
The Perspectives Of African American Parents’ Decisions To Homeschool Children With Autism In New Jersey, Shannalee Stephenson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
New Jersey is an autism epicenter and may indicate future trends in the United States. The population of American families opting to homeschool is growing, especially among African-American families in New Jersey. The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to examine the perspectives of African American parents’ decisions to homeschool their children with autism in New Jersey through storytelling. The conceptual framework used was the model of parental involvement developed by Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 homeschooling African-American parents using a basic qualitative approach. The results were organized into five themes. One theme was the …
Latter-Day Saint Beliefs Informing Parental Perceptions Of The Hpv Vaccine, Natalie Todd
Latter-Day Saint Beliefs Informing Parental Perceptions Of The Hpv Vaccine, Natalie Todd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A variety of factors could influence the use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, such as religion. However, the perceptions of Latter-Day Saint (LDS) parents on the HPV vaccine are unknown. Learning about the perceptions of LDS parents could help guide future interventions to help increase vaccine uptake. The purpose of this study was to explore how LDS parents perceive the HPV vaccine severity, benefits, and barriers in the United States, how the beliefs of the LDS religion may influence these views, and the experiences of parents regarding susceptibility to HPV and cues to action to HPV prevention. Using the …
Female Runners’ Perspectives Of Coping With Relative Energy Deficiency In Sports (Red-S) Symptoms Through Instructor-Led Yoga, April Rae Gunnoe
Female Runners’ Perspectives Of Coping With Relative Energy Deficiency In Sports (Red-S) Symptoms Through Instructor-Led Yoga, April Rae Gunnoe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) impacts the physical, emotional, and psychological health of adult female runners. Previous RED-S inquiry has focused on identification and evaluation of symptoms, and although researchers have investigated ways in which yoga affects adult female runner’s physical and mental health, understanding about the potential impact of instructor-led yoga practice in the treatment and management of RED-S symptoms is limited. The purpose of this basic qualitative inquiry was to investigate the lived experiences of adult female runners practicing instructor-led yoga to cope with RED-S symptoms, using the health belief model as a framework. Eight volunteers shared …
Latter-Day Saint Beliefs Informing Parental Perceptions Of The Hpv Vaccine, Natalie Todd
Latter-Day Saint Beliefs Informing Parental Perceptions Of The Hpv Vaccine, Natalie Todd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A variety of factors could influence the use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, such as religion. However, the perceptions of Latter-Day Saint (LDS) parents on the HPV vaccine are unknown. Learning about the perceptions of LDS parents could help guide future interventions to help increase vaccine uptake. The purpose of this study was to explore how LDS parents perceive the HPV vaccine severity, benefits, and barriers in the United States, how the beliefs of the LDS religion may influence these views, and the experiences of parents regarding susceptibility to HPV and cues to action to HPV prevention. Using the …
Female Runners’ Perspectives Of Coping With Relative Energy Deficiency In Sports (Red-S) Symptoms Through Instructor-Led Yoga, April Rae Gunnoe
Female Runners’ Perspectives Of Coping With Relative Energy Deficiency In Sports (Red-S) Symptoms Through Instructor-Led Yoga, April Rae Gunnoe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) impacts the physical, emotional, and psychological health of adult female runners. Previous RED-S inquiry has focused on identification and evaluation of symptoms, and although researchers have investigated ways in which yoga affects adult female runner’s physical and mental health, understanding about the potential impact of instructor-led yoga practice in the treatment and management of RED-S symptoms is limited. The purpose of this basic qualitative inquiry was to investigate the lived experiences of adult female runners practicing instructor-led yoga to cope with RED-S symptoms, using the health belief model as a framework. Eight volunteers shared …
Experiences Of Law Enforcement In Workplace Violence Threat Investigations, Heather Folkestad
Experiences Of Law Enforcement In Workplace Violence Threat Investigations, Heather Folkestad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A significant social problem affecting law enforcement investigations into workplace violence is the lack of threat assessments and threat management programs performed in workplace investigations. Collaboration with law enforcement early in workplace violence investigations has significant benefits within the corporate sector. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to examine the experiences of law enforcement officers/agents involved in targeted violence workplace investigations. Areas of focus were the collective perspectives of participants regarding the use of threat assessments, inclusion of law enforcement, and the barriers to an effective investigation within the workplace and by community law enforcement. This study utilized …
What's Their Story? To Help Save The Humanities, Let's Listen To English Majors, Kevin T. Caffrey
What's Their Story? To Help Save The Humanities, Let's Listen To English Majors, Kevin T. Caffrey
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Amid declining enrollment in humanities programs throughout the United States, the English major has been hit the hardest. This article gives voice to current English majors about why they choose to enroll in a program that often receives criticism pertaining to its value and worth. This study provides a literature review of the history of higher education in the United States, an examination of the humanities backlash that has evolved over the past half-century, and an exploration of the value of a degree in English. In addition, it provides survey results from a small group of English majors currently enrolled …