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Police Culture Influence On Mental Health Of Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Ania Amat
Police Culture Influence On Mental Health Of Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Ania Amat
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Occupational stressors are inherent in police work. Left unmitigated, these stressors may have deleterious effects on officers’ overall health. Police agencies throughout the country offer organizational resilience programs to aid officers navigate stressors. A constraint keeping officers from seeking mental health wellness are the unspoken social norms of police culture. Police culture stigmatizes mental health seeking behaviors, deterring officers from accessing organizational resilience programs. The purpose of this study was to understand the perceptions and lived experiences of federal law enforcement officers regarding mental health-seeking behaviors and the influence of the police culture. Study participants included 16 federal law enforcement …
Heteronormative Factors That Affect Black Lesbian Women’S Parenting Desires, Keona Nicole Prude
Heteronormative Factors That Affect Black Lesbian Women’S Parenting Desires, Keona Nicole Prude
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Stigma, prejudice, and stereotypes, key components of heteronormativity, impact the perceptions, behaviors, health, and psychosocial well-being of lesbian women, potentially undermining self-acceptance, causing internalized homophobia. The generic qualitative study aimed to understand the experiences of Black lesbian women navigating heteronormativity in relation to their parenting desires. Participants included Black lesbians, aged 25-35, who spoke English and had parenting desires within a lesbian relationship. Recruitment occurred via social media and local queer-supporting and parenting organizations. Guided by queer theory and minority stress theory, data were collected through semistructured interviews with 15 African American women in lesbian relationships with desiring parenthood. Thematic …
Algebra 1 Teacher Experiences Implementing Illustrative Mathematics With Linguistically And Culturally Diverse Learners, Paula R. Potter
Algebra 1 Teacher Experiences Implementing Illustrative Mathematics With Linguistically And Culturally Diverse Learners, Paula R. Potter
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Without a curriculum that directly addresses the needs of all learners, students from linguistically and culturally diverse (LCD) backgrounds will continue to have inequitable educational experiences in high school mathematics. It is unknown if adopting the Illustrative Mathematics (IM) curriculum engages students from LCD backgrounds or will assist in narrowing the achievement gap between students of color and their White counterparts in a high school Algebra 1 course. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore teachers’ experiences implementing the IM Algebra 1 curriculum with LCD learners using situated cognition, problem-based learning, and a culturally relevant pedagogy framework. …
A Qualitative Analysis Of Awareness And Perceptions Of African Immigrant Men Regarding Hpv Vaccine Uptake In Children To Prevent Cervical Cancer, Netsai Nancy Mariga Andere
A Qualitative Analysis Of Awareness And Perceptions Of African Immigrant Men Regarding Hpv Vaccine Uptake In Children To Prevent Cervical Cancer, Netsai Nancy Mariga Andere
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptance remains one of the most crucial disparities in the US by country of origin among children. The study aims to qualitatively explore the HPV and HPV vaccine awareness and perceptions among African immigrant men to help reduce the HPV-related cervical cancer burden among African immigrants living in the US. The health belief model (HBM) was used for this basic qualitative study of self-reported awareness and perception among African immigrant men in the US with responses from 11 individual interviews. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the data collected from the interview responses. Six themes …
Patient Satisfaction And Nurse Communication Pre- And Posthospital Mergers And/Or Acquisitions, Shakeeya Sorrells
Patient Satisfaction And Nurse Communication Pre- And Posthospital Mergers And/Or Acquisitions, Shakeeya Sorrells
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Amid continuing mergers and/or acquisitions (M&As) of their institutions, U.S. hospital leaders have found it challenging to maintain favorable patient satisfaction Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to explore the correlation between patient satisfaction (identified as the “likelihood to recommend” metric) and “nurse communication” HCAHPS scores pre- and post-hospital M&As. Donabedian’s theoretical framework and triad model of structure, process, and outcomes within health care quality served as the foundation for the evaluation. HCAHPS and 2019 change of hospital ownership data were obtained from the Centers for Medicaid …
Childhood Religious Participation As Mediator For Posttraumatic Symptoms And A Joyful Disposition In Adulthood, Kara S. Mccoy
Childhood Religious Participation As Mediator For Posttraumatic Symptoms And A Joyful Disposition In Adulthood, Kara S. Mccoy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals who have experienced trauma may have varying life experience outcomes based on trauma histories and other factors. Little to no study has been done to determine whether childhood religious involvement can be a mediating factor. The purpose of this quantitative study was to test if any potential mediating effects exist between childhood religious attendance, the presence of joyfulness in life, and adult posttraumatic symptoms. The theoretical framework utilized in this study was Kenneth Pargament’s theory of religious coping. Data were collected in a secure fashion utilizing Survey Monkey, and all participants voluntarily answered questions that utilized the short posttraumatic …
Relationship Between Parental Neglect, Socioeconomic Status, And Aggression In Adolescents, Chemarin Eve Boyd
Relationship Between Parental Neglect, Socioeconomic Status, And Aggression In Adolescents, Chemarin Eve Boyd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Aggressive behavior among adolescents poses significant challenges for families, educators, and communities, often stemming from complex interactions between parental behavior and environmental factors. This quantitative nonexperimental study examined the relationship between parental neglect, socioeconomic status (SES), and adolescent aggression, guided by the parental acceptance-rejection theory. Data were collected from 250 parents of adolescents age 12-18 divided into two groups: those reporting no to low levels of aggression and those reporting moderate to high levels. Binary logistic regression was employed to predict the likelihood of adolescent aggression based on parental neglect (categorical) and SES (scale). The results demonstrated that parental neglect …
Relationship Between Non-Affirmation Of Gender Identity, Healthcare Stereotype Threat, And Perceived Employment Inequities, Len M. Meyer
Relationship Between Non-Affirmation Of Gender Identity, Healthcare Stereotype Threat, And Perceived Employment Inequities, Len M. Meyer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) population faces barriers when seeking healthcare and perceived employment inequities for simply identifying as their gender identity. This study examined the relationships between non-affirmation of gender identity, healthcare stereotype threat, and perceived employment inequities for TGD people across the United States. The purpose of this quantitative, retrospective, quasi-experimental study was to determine if there was a relationship between non-affirmation of gender identity, healthcare stereotype threat, and perceived employment inequities. This study was guided by the sexual citizenship theory devised by T.H. Marshall, which examines three elements of the model: (a) civil society, (b) political society, …
A Qualitative Analysis Of Awareness And Perceptions Of African Immigrant Men Regarding Hpv Vaccine Uptake In Children To Prevent Cervical Cancer, Netsai Nancy Mariga Andere
A Qualitative Analysis Of Awareness And Perceptions Of African Immigrant Men Regarding Hpv Vaccine Uptake In Children To Prevent Cervical Cancer, Netsai Nancy Mariga Andere
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptance remains one of the most crucial disparities in the US by country of origin among children. The study aims to qualitatively explore the HPV and HPV vaccine awareness and perceptions among African immigrant men to help reduce the HPV-related cervical cancer burden among African immigrants living in the US. The health belief model (HBM) was used for this basic qualitative study of self-reported awareness and perception among African immigrant men in the US with responses from 11 individual interviews. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the data collected from the interview responses. Six themes …
Patient Satisfaction And Nurse Communication Pre- And Posthospital Mergers And/Or Acquisitions, Shakeeya Sorrells
Patient Satisfaction And Nurse Communication Pre- And Posthospital Mergers And/Or Acquisitions, Shakeeya Sorrells
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Amid continuing mergers and/or acquisitions (M&As) of their institutions, U.S. hospital leaders have found it challenging to maintain favorable patient satisfaction Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to explore the correlation between patient satisfaction (identified as the “likelihood to recommend” metric) and “nurse communication” HCAHPS scores pre- and post-hospital M&As. Donabedian’s theoretical framework and triad model of structure, process, and outcomes within health care quality served as the foundation for the evaluation. HCAHPS and 2019 change of hospital ownership data were obtained from the Centers for Medicaid …
Childhood Religious Participation As Mediator For Posttraumatic Symptoms And A Joyful Disposition In Adulthood, Kara S. Mccoy
Childhood Religious Participation As Mediator For Posttraumatic Symptoms And A Joyful Disposition In Adulthood, Kara S. Mccoy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals who have experienced trauma may have varying life experience outcomes based on trauma histories and other factors. Little to no study has been done to determine whether childhood religious involvement can be a mediating factor. The purpose of this quantitative study was to test if any potential mediating effects exist between childhood religious attendance, the presence of joyfulness in life, and adult posttraumatic symptoms. The theoretical framework utilized in this study was Kenneth Pargament’s theory of religious coping. Data were collected in a secure fashion utilizing Survey Monkey, and all participants voluntarily answered questions that utilized the short posttraumatic …
Relationship Between Parental Neglect, Socioeconomic Status, And Aggression In Adolescents, Chemarin Eve Boyd
Relationship Between Parental Neglect, Socioeconomic Status, And Aggression In Adolescents, Chemarin Eve Boyd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Aggressive behavior among adolescents poses significant challenges for families, educators, and communities, often stemming from complex interactions between parental behavior and environmental factors. This quantitative nonexperimental study examined the relationship between parental neglect, socioeconomic status (SES), and adolescent aggression, guided by the parental acceptance-rejection theory. Data were collected from 250 parents of adolescents age 12-18 divided into two groups: those reporting no to low levels of aggression and those reporting moderate to high levels. Binary logistic regression was employed to predict the likelihood of adolescent aggression based on parental neglect (categorical) and SES (scale). The results demonstrated that parental neglect …
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Prescription-Based Virtual Reality Solution For Chronic Pain Management, Adesina Adegoke
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Prescription-Based Virtual Reality Solution For Chronic Pain Management, Adesina Adegoke
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The gap in practice addressed in this educational project was that the staff at the project site in central Massachusetts did not have adequate knowledge of how virtual reality (VR) technology can be a treatment alternative to pain medication. According to a survey in 2010, approximately 24% of the adult population of Massachusetts had chronic pain and may often depend on opioids for pain management. The problem question was: Does educating the mental health staff on VR technology as a viable alternative to opioid medication improve knowledge as evidenced from pre- to postsurvey? With this evidence-based educational project, I aimed …
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Prescription-Based Virtual Reality Solution For Chronic Pain Management, Adesina Adegoke
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Prescription-Based Virtual Reality Solution For Chronic Pain Management, Adesina Adegoke
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The gap in practice addressed in this educational project was that the staff at the project site in central Massachusetts did not have adequate knowledge of how virtual reality (VR) technology can be a treatment alternative to pain medication. According to a survey in 2010, approximately 24% of the adult population of Massachusetts had chronic pain and may often depend on opioids for pain management. The problem question was: Does educating the mental health staff on VR technology as a viable alternative to opioid medication improve knowledge as evidenced from pre- to postsurvey? With this evidence-based educational project, I aimed …
Understanding Grief Experiences Of Pet Loss Among African Americans, Michele Lisa Whitney
Understanding Grief Experiences Of Pet Loss Among African Americans, Michele Lisa Whitney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Disenfranchised grief responses and associated stigma from pet loss have been documented among researchers; however, the unique lived experiences of African American adults facing pet bereavement have been underrepresented in research. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to deepen the understanding of grief responses after pet loss, specifically focusing on African Americans’ experiences of human–pet bereavement. Grounded in the dual process model of coping with bereavement, which emphasizes the oscillation between loss- and restoration-oriented coping strategies, this study explored how African American pet owners experience and make meaning of grief following pet loss. A phenomenological design was employed with a purposeful …
Comfort And Knowledge As Predictors Of An Accurate Diagnosis Of Factitious Disorder Imposed On Another Among Counseling Professionals, Ari Gartin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quantitative predictive study examined comfort and knowledge as predictors of an accurate Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) diagnosis among master-level mental health counseling professionals in Washington State. This study also explores why researchers have struggled to develop a collective body of knowledge that can predict an accurate diagnosis of FDIA. The person-centered theory model guided this research. Data from the online platform SurveyMonkey was used to collect participant demographics, answers to the diagnostic questionnaire, and answers to the knowledge and comfort survey. All data collection took place between June and July 2024 and all data collected was electronically …
Understanding Grief Experiences Of Pet Loss Among African Americans, Michele Lisa Whitney
Understanding Grief Experiences Of Pet Loss Among African Americans, Michele Lisa Whitney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Disenfranchised grief responses and associated stigma from pet loss have been documented among researchers; however, the unique lived experiences of African American adults facing pet bereavement have been underrepresented in research. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to deepen the understanding of grief responses after pet loss, specifically focusing on African Americans’ experiences of human–pet bereavement. Grounded in the dual process model of coping with bereavement, which emphasizes the oscillation between loss- and restoration-oriented coping strategies, this study explored how African American pet owners experience and make meaning of grief following pet loss. A phenomenological design was employed with a purposeful …
Comfort And Knowledge As Predictors Of An Accurate Diagnosis Of Factitious Disorder Imposed On Another Among Counseling Professionals, Ari Gartin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quantitative predictive study examined comfort and knowledge as predictors of an accurate Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) diagnosis among master-level mental health counseling professionals in Washington State. This study also explores why researchers have struggled to develop a collective body of knowledge that can predict an accurate diagnosis of FDIA. The person-centered theory model guided this research. Data from the online platform SurveyMonkey was used to collect participant demographics, answers to the diagnostic questionnaire, and answers to the knowledge and comfort survey. All data collection took place between June and July 2024 and all data collected was electronically …
Relationship Between Non-Affirmation Of Gender Identity, Healthcare Stereotype Threat, And Perceived Employment Inequities, Len M. Meyer
Relationship Between Non-Affirmation Of Gender Identity, Healthcare Stereotype Threat, And Perceived Employment Inequities, Len M. Meyer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) population faces barriers when seeking healthcare and perceived employment inequities for simply identifying as their gender identity. This study examined the relationships between non-affirmation of gender identity, healthcare stereotype threat, and perceived employment inequities for TGD people across the United States. The purpose of this quantitative, retrospective, quasi-experimental study was to determine if there was a relationship between non-affirmation of gender identity, healthcare stereotype threat, and perceived employment inequities. This study was guided by the sexual citizenship theory devised by T.H. Marshall, which examines three elements of the model: (a) civil society, (b) political society, …
Pressure Of The Past: How Recalling Ostracism Influences Risk And Benefit Perception, Joseph Newton, Ulrich Von Hecker
Pressure Of The Past: How Recalling Ostracism Influences Risk And Benefit Perception, Joseph Newton, Ulrich Von Hecker
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
The affect heuristic suggests that emotional responses significantly influence perceptions of risk and benefit. We extend this model to test how recalling ostracism affects these perceptions across financial, health, and social domains, and test how time pressure moderates these effects. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: recalling either a time they were ostracized (ostracism condition) or included (inclusion condition), followed by evaluating risk and benefit scenarios under time pressure or no time pressure. While a growing body of evidence has linked ostracism to increases in risky decision-making, we found that recalling ostracism led to domain-specific, bi-directional changes …
Examining The Effects Of A Social Cognitive Intervention Aimed At Promoting Appropriate Antibiotic Use Self-Efficacy, Erin M. Hill, Andriana Frost
Examining The Effects Of A Social Cognitive Intervention Aimed At Promoting Appropriate Antibiotic Use Self-Efficacy, Erin M. Hill, Andriana Frost
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Our goal in this study was to examine the effect of a social cognitive intervention aimed at improving appropriate antibiotic use self-efficacy (AAUSE). The intervention incorporated several aspects of self-efficacy theory, including mastery, vicarious learning, and verbal persuasion. To test the effectiveness of the intervention, we used two comparison conditions—reading a pamphlet focused on antibiotic resistance (ABR) or one focused on general health (diet, physical activity, sleep). A total of 226 undergraduate students completed the study, which involved completing a series of questions/questionnaires at time 1 (preintervention), engaging in the intervention (or reading a pamphlet), and then completing the time …
Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia
Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Healthcare worker burnout and the need for systemic changes in the healthcare field have been researched and discussed for decades. Traditional ways to support these workers’ psychological wellness have not been effective, such that healthcare workers continue to be reluctant to seek help due to stigma and risk of losing their licenses. Researchers have stressed the need for drastic changes in the healthcare field at the administrative level to the resources healthcare workers can use, involving advanced technologies. This initial hermeneutic phenomenology exploratory study was to explore the experiences of healthcare workers who used PARO, a baby seal designed AI …
Business Management Strategies To Address Retail Theft, Mattie Sena Barcon
Business Management Strategies To Address Retail Theft, Mattie Sena Barcon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Theft and fraud in the retail sector contribute to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reduced employee morale. Retail leaders are particularly concerned about these deviant behaviors, as they threaten profitability, business sustainability, and long-term workforce stability. Grounded in the retaillance conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies leaders used to mitigate shoplifting and fraud. The participants were six retail loss prevention professionals who had successfully mitigated retail crime. Data sources consisted of semistructured interviews and public records. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) team dynamics, (b) organizational training and policies, (c) …
Improving Financial Employee Organizational Commitment During Post-Merger Integration, Natalie Yve Cote Canestro
Improving Financial Employee Organizational Commitment During Post-Merger Integration, Natalie Yve Cote Canestro
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a top growth strategy for organizational leaders. However, the success of these initiatives is often undermined during post-merger integration (PMI) due to challenges in aligning organizational cultures, processes, and employee commitment. A lack of focus on enhancing employees’ organizational commitment (OC) during this critical phase can lead to disengagement, resistance to change, decreased productivity, and higher turnover rates. The purpose of the pragmatic inquiry was to explore how financial managers enhance their employees’ OC during PMI through the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) framework. Data were collected through semistructured interviews of six financial managers. Data were then …
Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia
Experience Of Healthcare Workers Who Used Ai Therapy Robot Paro During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ricco Nancy Julia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Healthcare worker burnout and the need for systemic changes in the healthcare field have been researched and discussed for decades. Traditional ways to support these workers’ psychological wellness have not been effective, such that healthcare workers continue to be reluctant to seek help due to stigma and risk of losing their licenses. Researchers have stressed the need for drastic changes in the healthcare field at the administrative level to the resources healthcare workers can use, involving advanced technologies. This initial hermeneutic phenomenology exploratory study was to explore the experiences of healthcare workers who used PARO, a baby seal designed AI …
Relationship Between The Behaviors Of Transformational Leaders And Nurses Intention To Leave The Organization, Natasha D. Thomas
Relationship Between The Behaviors Of Transformational Leaders And Nurses Intention To Leave The Organization, Natasha D. Thomas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hospital administrators in the United States are struggling with high nursing turnover rates, which impact patient care, productivity, and the sustainability of healthcare organizations. Nurse managers and healthcare leaders must recognize the connection between nurses’ perceptions of transformational leadership and their intent to leave to address this growing issue effectively. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and nurses’ intent to leave their jobs. The participants were 113 nurses who completed the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire and the Turnover Intention Scale-TIS-6. The results of …
Business Management Strategies To Address Retail Theft, Mattie Sena Barcon
Business Management Strategies To Address Retail Theft, Mattie Sena Barcon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Theft and fraud in the retail sector contribute to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reduced employee morale. Retail leaders are particularly concerned about these deviant behaviors, as they threaten profitability, business sustainability, and long-term workforce stability. Grounded in the retaillance conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies leaders used to mitigate shoplifting and fraud. The participants were six retail loss prevention professionals who had successfully mitigated retail crime. Data sources consisted of semistructured interviews and public records. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) team dynamics, (b) organizational training and policies, (c) …
Relationship Between The Behaviors Of Transformational Leaders And Nurses Intention To Leave The Organization, Natasha D. Thomas
Relationship Between The Behaviors Of Transformational Leaders And Nurses Intention To Leave The Organization, Natasha D. Thomas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hospital administrators in the United States are struggling with high nursing turnover rates, which impact patient care, productivity, and the sustainability of healthcare organizations. Nurse managers and healthcare leaders must recognize the connection between nurses’ perceptions of transformational leadership and their intent to leave to address this growing issue effectively. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, inspirational motivation, and nurses’ intent to leave their jobs. The participants were 113 nurses who completed the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire and the Turnover Intention Scale-TIS-6. The results of …
Improving Financial Employee Organizational Commitment During Post-Merger Integration, Natalie Yve Cote Canestro
Improving Financial Employee Organizational Commitment During Post-Merger Integration, Natalie Yve Cote Canestro
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) remain a top growth strategy for organizational leaders. However, the success of these initiatives is often undermined during post-merger integration (PMI) due to challenges in aligning organizational cultures, processes, and employee commitment. A lack of focus on enhancing employees’ organizational commitment (OC) during this critical phase can lead to disengagement, resistance to change, decreased productivity, and higher turnover rates. The purpose of the pragmatic inquiry was to explore how financial managers enhance their employees’ OC during PMI through the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) framework. Data were collected through semistructured interviews of six financial managers. Data were then …
Junior High Educators' Lived Experiences Of Self-Directed Learning For Teaching Online In 2020, April Vay Madsen
Junior High Educators' Lived Experiences Of Self-Directed Learning For Teaching Online In 2020, April Vay Madsen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have identified common educator challenges in switching from face-to-face to online teaching, including time management, course content, communication, and the use of technology effectively. There is little or no research on the lived experiences of junior high school educators who applied self-directed learning skills to adapt to the changes in educational formats from March 2020 to September 2020. This qualitative study aimed to explore these experiences as educators transitioned to online teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mezirow’s transformational learning theory and Knowles et al.’s adult learning assumptions are used as the theoretical and conceptual frameworks, respectively. Giorgi’s descriptive …