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Doctoral-Level Practitioner’S Views And Opinions Regarding The Use Of Social Networking Sites In Criminal Responsibility Evaluations, Jillian Lafrance
Doctoral-Level Practitioner’S Views And Opinions Regarding The Use Of Social Networking Sites In Criminal Responsibility Evaluations, Jillian Lafrance
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
According to the Pew Research Center, there has been an increase in social networking site (SNS) usage by 72% since 2011. Due to the rise, researchers have undertaken studies on using the internet and SNS-based data with forensic assessments. However, researchers have not explored the views and opinions of professionals who conduct these evaluations, specifically regarding doctoral-level practitioners and criminal responsibility. Due to this, the American Psychological Association (APA) does not have specific guidelines on using SNS as a collateral source. This study involved one-on-one interviews with seven doctoral-level practitioners who conduct criminal responsibility evaluations on individuals 18 and older …
Adoption Of Mobile Money Services In Sub-Saharan Africa/Ethiopia, Amare Tesfaye Alemu
Adoption Of Mobile Money Services In Sub-Saharan Africa/Ethiopia, Amare Tesfaye Alemu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In Sub-Saharan Africa/Ethiopia, information and communication technology (ICT) managers need to understand the correlates of mobile money systems (MMS) to improve economic conditions for low-income families. ICT managers are concerned about the community's economic development and need to understand these correlates because failure to adopt MMS could stunt economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Grounded in the technology acceptance model (TAM), the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine the relationship between perceived ease of use, perceived use, and the behavioral intention to adopt MMS. The participants were 55 ICT managers from Addis Ababa who filled out a survey …
Educators' Perspectives On Implementing Restorative Practiceswith Fidelity In The Primary Classroom., Kelly Erin Jenkins
Educators' Perspectives On Implementing Restorative Practiceswith Fidelity In The Primary Classroom., Kelly Erin Jenkins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Punitive disciplinary approaches have been used for decades in primary grades with little improvement in behavior and negative impacts on classroom climate. This qualitative case study explored the perspectives of administrators and educators implementing restorative practice (RP) with fidelity in the primary grades of urban public elementary schools. The study addressed the restorative principles of norm setting, community-building circles, restorative chats, and restorative conferences for implementing restorative justice with fidelity. Guided by the conceptual framework of RP, interviews with five administrators (principals, deans, climate managers, and guidance counselors) and five teachers (Grades K–3) revealed common themes in the successes and …
Social Worker Perspectives Of Social Determinants Of Health Related To Hospital Readmission For Chronic Illness, Crysta Michelle Tigue
Social Worker Perspectives Of Social Determinants Of Health Related To Hospital Readmission For Chronic Illness, Crysta Michelle Tigue
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Unplanned or early hospital readmission have become factors used to measure standard of care in acute care settings. Because unplanned or early hospital readmission are costly, the Medicaid Hospital Readmission Reduction Program applies fines to hospitals that have early or unplanned readmissions. Though research has been conducted to identify causes and develop interventions, recent studies have not incorporated social determinants of health (SDOH). The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the impact of SDOH on unplanned and early readmission through the lived experience and perspective of the social worker. This qualitative study used phenomenological methodology and face to …
British Columbia Teachers’ Beliefs And Experiences On Implementing Social And Emotional Learning, Lori Larkin
British Columbia Teachers’ Beliefs And Experiences On Implementing Social And Emotional Learning, Lori Larkin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a school-based educational intervention aimed at helping children and youth develop competencies to promote positive academic growth, behavior, and development. The success of the SEL intervention depends on several factors beyond the curriculum, including the role of teachers, the quality of the SEL implementation, and the classroom and school context. While research on the teachers’ role in successful SEL implementation has been conducted, less is known about how SEL is implemented in an impoverished and diverse school context in British Columbia in Northern Canada. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore …
Relationship Between Opioid Treatment And Nonpharmacological Chronic Pain Management Interventions And Perceived Effectiveness Of Managing Chronic Pain In African American Adults, Bona Eze
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Chronic pain impacts all areas of life for most Americans, but the issue is particularly salient among African Americans (AAs) as they face adverse pain outcomes. There is little understanding of pain management strategies used by AAs to inform pain management recommendations. The purpose of this study, guided by the COM-B model and biopsychosocial theory, was to determine if there were a relationships between opioid treatment and perceived effectiveness of managing chronic pain in AA adults who are 18 years and older as well as between nonpharmacological interventions (physical therapy, chiropractic care, talk therapy, self-management program, yoga, massage) and perceived …
Discovering Factors That Influence Young African American Males' (18-25) Satisfaction With And Trust In Northeast Ohio Police, Timothy David Finucan Jr
Discovering Factors That Influence Young African American Males' (18-25) Satisfaction With And Trust In Northeast Ohio Police, Timothy David Finucan Jr
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Police officers have been known to use excessive force and abuse their powers during encounters with young African American males (ages 18 to 25), which may lead to lower perception levels of police. This study provides crucial information for criminal justice professionals about the psychological and demographic factors that influence young African American males’ perceptions of police. The purpose of this study was to analyze these factors that influence how young African American males perceive law enforcement after having an encounter with the police and how to make future encounters more pleasurable. The research question in this study was used …
African American Baptist Pastors' Experience Counseling Congregants With Emotional Distress In The Role Of Mental Health Providers, Patricia W. Brown-Irby
African American Baptist Pastors' Experience Counseling Congregants With Emotional Distress In The Role Of Mental Health Providers, Patricia W. Brown-Irby
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The rise of emotional distress and other mental health issues in the church is a significant concern. African American congregants depend more on their pastors to assist them with issues such as emotional distress, stress, finances, and marital discord. As an essential institution in the community, the church represents the ideal setting to address many of the issues experienced by congregants. Role theory was used as the theoretical framework, as roles often entail particular risks and benefits that can differ depending on human traits, historical periods, and cultural settings. The methodology was qualitative, interpretative phenomenology; interviews were conducted with African …
Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards
Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The association between mental health court participation and a reduction in recidivism is well documented. The question of whether mental health courts meet their therapeutic goals has received little scholarly attention. Therapeutic outcomes for mental health court participants are not well understood. Quality-of-life changes are a therapeutic outcome for mental health court participants. The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to such changes. The conceptual framework was based on therapeutic jurisprudence and criminogenic risk theory as implemented through the risk-need responsivity model. Quality-of-life changes as experienced and reported by 13 mental health court participants were qualitatively examined …
Leadership Strategies For Reducing Unethical Practices By Organizational Leaders In The United States Foodservice Industry, John Badu Anang
Leadership Strategies For Reducing Unethical Practices By Organizational Leaders In The United States Foodservice Industry, John Badu Anang
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Public confidence in organizational leadership is dwindling due to recurring scandals within large corporations. Despite recent ethical failures, many organizations have yet to implement effective strategies to foster ethical leadership and transform their corporate cultures. Lack of ethical leadership is particularly concerning in vital sectors such as the foodservice industry, where unethical leadership can harm consumers and the environment. An exploratory multiple-case study design was used to examine what leadership strategies some organizational leaders in the U.S. foodservice industry could use to reduce unethical practices. Participants were adults with managerial or supervisory roles in the U.S. foodservice industry for at …
Exploring Spouses And Significant Others Of Registrants Social Support While Navigating Possible Challenges With The Sex Offender Registry, Audrey Y. Smith
Exploring Spouses And Significant Others Of Registrants Social Support While Navigating Possible Challenges With The Sex Offender Registry, Audrey Y. Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals convicted of sex offenses who require registration with criminal justice authorities are called registrants. Spouses and significant others of registrants suffer many of the same collateral consequences because of their association with the registrant. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to understand the perceptions held by spouses and significant others of sex offender registrants regarding their social support and support engagement when navigating through the impact of the sex offender registry. The theoretical framework for this study was Doka’s disenfranchised grief theory. The data were collected from six anonymous individuals who were spouses or significant others of …
Teachers’ Perspectives On Creating Secondary Attachments With Infants And Toddlers Experiencing Toxic Stress, Cheryl A. Hovey
Teachers’ Perspectives On Creating Secondary Attachments With Infants And Toddlers Experiencing Toxic Stress, Cheryl A. Hovey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of infants and toddlers experiencing toxic stress in the United States has increased significantly. Toxic stress, characterized by prolonged exposure to adverse experiences, has significant implications for the development of infants and toddlers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives on the successes and challenges to create secondary attachments with infants and toddlers exposed to toxic stress. The conceptual framework was Bowlby’s attachment theory. Two research questions addressed the perspectives of early childhood teachers’ successes and challenges to create secondary attachments with infants and toddlers experiencing toxic stress and what they …
Relationship Between Household Water Sanitation And Hygiene Behaviors And Diarrhea Between 2010-2020 In Rwanda, Amans Ntakarutimana Dr., Patrick A. Tschida Dr.
Relationship Between Household Water Sanitation And Hygiene Behaviors And Diarrhea Between 2010-2020 In Rwanda, Amans Ntakarutimana Dr., Patrick A. Tschida Dr.
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Rwanda has made considerable progressive policy efforts to significantly reduce diarrhea among children under 5 years old, especially since 2010. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the relationship between household water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) behaviors and diarrhea among children under 5 years old between 2010 and 2020. We used secondary data from the 2010, 2015, and 2020 Rwanda Demographic Health Surveys. We used descriptive statistics, pairwise comparisons, and linear regression designs to assess (a) the prevalence of household WASH behaviors across districts, regions, urban areas, and rural areas, (b) the variation of household WASH behaviors over time, and (c) …
Empowering Teachers: Cultivating Agency In A Post-Pandemic Educational Landscape, Clifford Davis Jr.
Empowering Teachers: Cultivating Agency In A Post-Pandemic Educational Landscape, Clifford Davis Jr.
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Creating an environment where teachers feel trusted and responsible is not just a suggestion but a necessity. In this essay, I underline the indispensable role of school leaders in balancing autonomy and accountability and acknowledge the fact that empowered teachers are the cornerstone of engaging and successful learning environments. I discuss the crucial role of teacher agency in fostering effective education and strongly advocate for the primacy of trust building, collaboration, tailored professional development, and teacher leadership within schools and districts. It is expected that restoring teacher agency will yield positive student outcomes like clear goal setting and expectations, supportive …
Policy Tools For Youth Development In African American Communities, Adedapo Oladipo Adeyanju
Policy Tools For Youth Development In African American Communities, Adedapo Oladipo Adeyanju
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many African American adolescents live in disadvantaged neighborhoods due to decades-long segregationist housing policies. Living in these settings have isolated them from mainstream society and put them at risk for developmental issues and engagement in risky behaviors and violent crime as young adults. The purpose of this study was to examine past experiences of public housing beneficiaries exposed to concentrated poverty and their perceptions of how their neighborhood characteristics affect adolescent development. Research questions examined how housing policies have inhibited development or isolated Black youths to specific housing programs, affecting their opportunities to be better citizens. The theoretical framework for …
Parents’ Perception Of Family Dynamics When Their Children Use Video Games Excessively, Joseph Benjamin Collins
Parents’ Perception Of Family Dynamics When Their Children Use Video Games Excessively, Joseph Benjamin Collins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Excessive video game use among youth has been linked to communication problems within families and disrupted family dynamics, notably reducing time spent with family members and reinforcing withdrawal from family activities and other recreational pursuits. While quantitative research has addressed the connection between children’s excessive video gaming and its negative impact on family dynamics, a deeper understanding of parents' perceptions remained needed. This study aimed to explore how parents described family dynamics when their children engaged in excessive gaming, using attachment theory as the theoretical framework. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 12 parents, and thematic analysis was used …
Health Risk Factors Of Female African American Informal Caregivers For Alzheimer’S Disease Patients In Low-Income Communities, Rosaline Elaine Elliott
Health Risk Factors Of Female African American Informal Caregivers For Alzheimer’S Disease Patients In Low-Income Communities, Rosaline Elaine Elliott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
By 2050, 152 million people worldwide, primarily low-income populations, will have Alzheimer's disease (AD). African American (AA) women informal caregivers are primary caregivers in low-income neighborhoods, and they suffer from burnout and poor health, including physical and mental fatigue, despair, anxiety, hypertension, and stressors that can lead to heart attacks, strokes, or premature mortality. The Informal Caregiver Integrative Model (ICIM) theoretical framework was used to survey 120 participants using SurveyMonkey was administered to collect data for this cross-sectional quantitative study. The multiple hierarchical regression analyses revealed caregiving appraisal had no significant impact on burnout. A higher quality of the caregiver-care …
Volunteer Engagement Strategies To Increase Use Of Knowledge Assets In Small Nonprofits, Samantha Tyler
Volunteer Engagement Strategies To Increase Use Of Knowledge Assets In Small Nonprofits, Samantha Tyler
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Volunteers play a critical role in supporting nonprofit organizations, and when engaged, volunteers drive organizational growth and positive social impact. Small nonprofit volunteer workforce leaders are concerned with volunteer engagement to mitigate attrition and increase knowledge assets, ensuring quality organization performance. Grounded in stakeholder theory and supported by Vroom’s expectancy theory and knowledge transfer theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore volunteer engagement strategies that leaders of a small nonprofit organization used to increase knowledge assets and organization performance. The participants were three leaders of a single western U.S. nonprofit organization: one executive director and …
Successful Strategies Used By Information Technology Talent Acquisition Managers To Retain Niche Employees, Lucie Tuttle
Successful Strategies Used By Information Technology Talent Acquisition Managers To Retain Niche Employees, Lucie Tuttle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective retention strategies for niche information technology (IT) employees can negatively impact business technological capabilities. Talent acquisition managers who struggle to retain niche IT employees beyond 2 years are at a high risk of business instability. Grounded in the job characteristics model, job characteristics theory, and expectancy theory, the purpose of this pragmatic qualitative inquiry was to explore strategies IT talent acquisition managers use to retain niche employees beyond 2 years. The participants were six IT talent acquisition managers who had effectively implemented strategies to retain niche employees beyond 2 years. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, and …
Mental Health During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Trinidad: An Analysis Of Depression, Anxiety, And Stress Among Essential Workers, Bernadette Marson, Gerard A. Hutchinson
Mental Health During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Trinidad: An Analysis Of Depression, Anxiety, And Stress Among Essential Workers, Bernadette Marson, Gerard A. Hutchinson
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Research shows that some essential workers, such as healthcare workers, social workers, and first responders (including police officers, paramedics, and firefighters), are at greater risk for developing both short- and long-term mental health problems (Berger et al., 2012; Canady, 2022; Grey et al., 2020; Haugen et al., 2012; Mohamed et al., 2022; Petrie et al., 2018). The most prevalent of these include anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as other social and cognitive problems—with stress causing harmful effects on mental health and potentially resulting in anxiety and depression, which may then disrupt an individual’s social relationships, family life, and work. …
Perceived Anxiety Disorder Stigma: A Predictive Analysis, Shawn Nabors, Richard J. Cicchetti, Gary Michael Szirony, Craig R. Blum, Sri Banerjee
Perceived Anxiety Disorder Stigma: A Predictive Analysis, Shawn Nabors, Richard J. Cicchetti, Gary Michael Szirony, Craig R. Blum, Sri Banerjee
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
Anxiety remains one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. Systemic barriers to mental health treatment persist. Research on anxiety is robust, although research on perceived anxiety disorder stigma is limited. The purpose of this quantitative analysis was to determine whether factors including age, gender, level of education, and presence of a diagnosable anxiety disorder condition would predict perceived anxiety stigma in a population of adults from the Midwestern region of the United States who were in treatment for anxiety. Based on Goffman’s framework, we used the Generalized Anxiety Stigma Scale (GASS) to determine the presence and level of …
Post-Pandemic Strategic Planning For Urban Behavioral Health Organizations, Clarence Mccray
Post-Pandemic Strategic Planning For Urban Behavioral Health Organizations, Clarence Mccray
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The importance of strategic planning and program development must be addressed; organizations with comprehensive strategic plans can use these documents as a road map to the goals the organizations need to grow and meet the community’s needs. This qualitative case study examined the organization’s need to establish a strategic plan to assist in navigating the ever-changing needs of their community and workforce needs. Additionally, the organization sought to implement the six principles of trauma-informed care throughout its services to the community and all its staff members. This study utilized the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework to assess the organization’s readiness and …
Type D Personality, Stressful Lifestyle, Coping Styles, And Social Support In Military Undergraduates, Thomas Richard Rabon
Type D Personality, Stressful Lifestyle, Coping Styles, And Social Support In Military Undergraduates, Thomas Richard Rabon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Type D personality, characterized by negative affectivity and social inhibition, has been shown to predict the prognosis of patients with heart disease. Type D personality has also been shown to have health-compromising effects on patients with other diseases and on the physical and psychological health of otherwise healthy individuals in the general population. The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which a problem-focused coping, emotion-focused coping, dysfunctional or maladaptive coping, perceived stressful lifestyle, and perceived level of social support predict Type D personality in 203 individuals who maintain the dual roles of an active-duty enlisted member …
Mitigating Patient Violence Within Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, Jeremiah Smith
Mitigating Patient Violence Within Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, Jeremiah Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Psychiatric facilities have a high rate of violence against staff and patients, resulting in negative consequences for the organization. The purpose of this integrative review is to search the existing body of knowledge regarding violence risk assessment (VRA) tools and their ability to function as a resource used to monitor conditions (patient behaviors) within the psychiatric environment in efforts to mitigate patient violence. VRA tools have been found to minimize violence in the workplace by enhancing staff awareness and serving as a resource used to collect information and assist in implementing effective interventions. An integrative review was conducted consisting of …
Examining Turnover Intent Among Young Federal Employees: Organizational Support, Satisfaction, Psychological Safety, And Burnout Interplay, Lyndsey Tuft
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study examined factors influencing turnover intentions among federal employees under 40 years old, focusing on perceived organizational support, employee satisfaction, psychological safety, and burnout. The theory that grounded this study included the organizational support theory. Structural equation modeling was applied to archival 2022 Office of Personnel Management’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey data. Key results revealed strong positive associations between perceived organizational support and employee satisfaction, with both factors significantly negatively related to turnover intentions. Psychological safety and burnout showed statistically significant but small moderation effects, limited by model fit issues and multicollinearity. Unexpectedly, burnout positively associated with employee satisfaction …
Training Strategies To Mitigate Residential Youth Care Employee Turnover And Increase Care Quality, Fatima Sylvertooth
Training Strategies To Mitigate Residential Youth Care Employee Turnover And Increase Care Quality, Fatima Sylvertooth
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
High employee turnover in residential youth care facilities has the potential to decrease the accomplishment of the facilities’ organizational goals. Business owners are concerned with employee intent to leave, as it is the number-one predictor of employee turnover. Grounded in job embeddedness theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was conducted to explore training strategies some residential facility leaders use to mitigate employee turnover and increase care quality. The study participants were eight residential youth care leaders in the state of Michigan who use successful strategies to mitigate employee turnover in residential youth care facilities. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Through …
Motivational Strategies To Increase Employee Productivity In Small Businesses, Joshua R. Edwards
Motivational Strategies To Increase Employee Productivity In Small Businesses, Joshua R. Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In a turbulent economy, small business owners are the driving force to propel innovation and create abundant opportunities for success. Small business owners must identify motivational strategies to maintain and increase employee productivity. Employee productivity is essential to small business owners to avoid high turnover and increase organizational profits. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore motivational strategies small business owners use to increase employee productivity. Participants were six small business owners from the Pee Dee region of South Carolina who used effective motivational strategies to increase employee productivity. Data were …
Employee Retention In Child Welfare, Stormie Hayes
Employee Retention In Child Welfare, Stormie Hayes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low employee retention rates have been a persistent issue in a county department within a government agency located in the upstate of South Carolina. The State of South Carolina attempted to alleviate the turnover rate within the state’s social service offices by increasing case managers’ annual salaries. Although the increase in salary was an incentive, it failed to address the root of the low retention problem. The purpose of the study was to learn strategies that a child welfare office can utilize to retain child welfare staff. The issue-based strategic model was utilized as the conceptual framework which allows the …
Law Enforcement Executive Selection Process In North Texas, Herbert Robert Ashford
Law Enforcement Executive Selection Process In North Texas, Herbert Robert Ashford
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Poor community–police relationships impact both communities and police because the community may feel unfairly targeted for enforcement. This qualitative study investigated what attributes are essential to executive law enforcement success. The theoretical framework was the person-organization fit theory as it applies to public service motivation. Data were collected from chief law enforcement executives and their direct reports from eight municipal law enforcement agencies in the Dallas County area of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Area through an open-ended qualitative questionnaire; the sample population consisted of 19 police executives. The results were analyzed using NVivo software and hand coding. The results were …
Strategies For Using Emotional Intelligence In Healthcare To Decrease Turnover, Elvira G. Wolford
Strategies For Using Emotional Intelligence In Healthcare To Decrease Turnover, Elvira G. Wolford
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some healthcare organizational leaders lack strategies for using emotional intelligence (EI) to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention. Solving this problem is pivotal for healthcare leaders, as it can result in positive work environments, increase employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and enhance patient care, benefiting healthcare employees, patients, and stakeholders. Grounded in the EI framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore EI strategies business leaders in healthcare use to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with six business healthcare leaders who successfully implemented EI strategies to reduce employee turnover …