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Understanding The Stressors Of Mothers Who Have Transitioned Out Of Prison, Latoya Cain
Understanding The Stressors Of Mothers Who Have Transitioned Out Of Prison, Latoya Cain
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study was conducted to explore the experiences and perceptions of eight mental health clinicians on the stressors that mothers transitioning from prison face as they try to integrate into the community. The participant sample for this study consisted of eight mental health clinicians who have experience working with mothers who are transitioning out of incarceration. Participants were between 30 and 50 years of age. All eight participants were actively employed as mental health professionals and had experience working with women/mothers that were incarcerated and were reintegrating back into the community. All eight participants had1-11 years’ experience working with women/mothers …
Child Protective Services Workers' Decision Making And Risk Management, Heath Nicholas Landress
Child Protective Services Workers' Decision Making And Risk Management, Heath Nicholas Landress
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The role of those who work in child protective services (CPS) is to ensure children's safety and well-being. This study explored eight CPS professionals’ perceptions of risk assessment in child protection cases and their ideas of barriers and facilitators they encountered in their decision-making in the field. Through a force field analysis, using Lewin's change theory, content analysis of narrative data collected using open ended surveys revealed child welfare professionals’ experiences with the driving and restraining forces in child risk assessment. Findings highlighted continuing needs in the areas of training, cultural contexts, and ways for better collaboration and information to …
Teacher Challenges For Implementing Response To Intervention Using Distance Learning, Krystiana Bonheur
Teacher Challenges For Implementing Response To Intervention Using Distance Learning, Krystiana Bonheur
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 resulted in widespread school closures, leading to a rapid transition from traditional face-to-face instruction to distance learning. Educators who used this traditionally face-to-face multi-tiered instructional framework to provide services to students with disabilities faced obstacles with implementation due to the transition to distance learning. This qualitative, phenomenological approach study explored the challenges and strategies of implementing Response to Intervention during the COVID-19 epidemic. Using the theoretical framework of social learning theory and the situated cognition theory, this research explored the implementation of RTI during the COVID-19 school closures from the perspective of new and …
The Lived Experiences Of Developing A Strong Black Woman Schema For Resilient Black Women With Adverse Childhood Experiences, Lindsey Erin Dickson
The Lived Experiences Of Developing A Strong Black Woman Schema For Resilient Black Women With Adverse Childhood Experiences, Lindsey Erin Dickson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) encompass a spectrum of adversities that can impact mental and physical health in adulthood, particularly in Black women. Although there was a substantial body of research on the consequences of ACEs and the coping strategies employed by Black women, there remained a gap in understanding the nuanced experiences of those who develop a Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of developing an SBW schema among resilient Black women who had faced ACEs. The research was grounded in resilience theory and SBW schema and provided …
Strategies To Lower Employee Turnover In The Retail Industry, Mark Alexander Coombs
Strategies To Lower Employee Turnover In The Retail Industry, Mark Alexander Coombs
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee turnover poses significant challenges for small retail business owners, impacting operational efficiency, customer service quality, and financial stability. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies small business owners in the retail industry used to reduce and sustain lower employee turnover in the South-Central region of the United States. Six small business owners from the retail sector participated in the study. Data were collected through audio-recorded interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Six key themes emerged: honesty and clear expectations, open-door policy, respect and recognition, employee empowerment, competitive compensation, and …
Quality Of Life Changes In Middle-Aged Men After An Acute Stroke Or Traumatic Brain Injury, Angela J. Garner
Quality Of Life Changes In Middle-Aged Men After An Acute Stroke Or Traumatic Brain Injury, Angela J. Garner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Surviving a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) can bring about life changes and negatively impact future quality of life. Studies that focus specifically on men who suffer these injuries is limited. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore quality of life of middle-aged men who suffered an acute stroke or TBI. The transactional model of stress and coping and the social identity theory were theoretical frameworks. Common themes were established during data analysis. Three research questions explored the narratives of masculine identity and quality of life in middle-aged men who experience a stroke or TBI. How having …
The Lived Experiences Of African American Women Regarding Their Prenatal Care, Alison R. Edinboro
The Lived Experiences Of African American Women Regarding Their Prenatal Care, Alison R. Edinboro
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The practical manifestation of health inequality can cause a severe societal problem for the African American community. African American women are at risk of their lives and often live in abject poverty. The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological design study was to understand the personal viewpoint and perspective of the lived experiences of African American women regarding their prenatal care experiences. The research question will address perceptions of African American women regarding their prenatal care experience in Southern New York." The qualitative dissertation employs a researcher-designed interview protocol based on Kleinman’s explanatory model of illness. After conducting semi-structured interviews …
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Elderly, Jessica Odikpo
Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Elderly, Jessica Odikpo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Influence Of Procedural Justice Training On Police Perceptions Of Interactions With Racial Minority Citizens, Christopher Michael Felton
Influence Of Procedural Justice Training On Police Perceptions Of Interactions With Racial Minority Citizens, Christopher Michael Felton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Relationships between police and racial minority communities continue to be strained as traditional cultural diversity training for police struggles to equip officers with the skills needed to interact with and build trusting relationships with racial minority citizens. Previous quantitative research indicated that when the police treat citizens according to procedural justice, citizens are more likely to report a positive experience. However, there was a lack of qualitative research aimed at understanding the lived experiences of officers who have been trained in procedural justice and their perceptions of how that training influenced their ability to build trusting relationships with racial minority …
Information Technology Strategies To Sustain Customer Satisfaction During Disaster-Related Disruptions, Gbenga Tomilawo
Information Technology Strategies To Sustain Customer Satisfaction During Disaster-Related Disruptions, Gbenga Tomilawo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders struggle to develop and implement effective information technology (IT) strategies to satisfy customers, leaving their organizations vulnerable during disaster-related disruptions. SME leaders are concerned with effective IT strategies, critical for retaining customer loyalty and sustaining their businesses during such challenges. Grounded in the Kano model, this qualitative multiple-case study aimed to explore IT strategies that SME leaders use to satisfy customers during disasters and other disruptions to business continuity. The participants were four SME owners of IT-sector organizations in the Midwestern region of the United States. Data were collected by conducting semistructured interviews …
Effectiveness Of Simulation In The Education Of Rns Transitioning Into The Operating Room, Cortney Ann Lupo
Effectiveness Of Simulation In The Education Of Rns Transitioning Into The Operating Room, Cortney Ann Lupo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
RNs who are new to the operating room (OR) must gain confidence and clinical reasoning skills to care for individuals undergoing surgery. Training in the OR is stressful but using simulation for training RNs new to the OR may improve clinical reasoning and confidence. The purposes of this two group, repeated measures study, guided by National League of Nursing/ Jefferies simulation theory and Benner’s novice to expert theory, were to determine if there was a difference in (a) clinical reasoning levels of RNs new to the OR who received simulation compared to clinical reasoning levels of RNs new to the …
Exploring The Impact Of Big Data On Data Governance, Samuel Aderemi
Exploring The Impact Of Big Data On Data Governance, Samuel Aderemi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Organizations continue to be attracted by the benefits of big data, which are only sometimes realized against gain expectations. Business leaders, including the CEO, CIO, and chief data officers, are deeply concerned about the failure rate of big data projects and the low returns on investment due to their inability to realize the expected benefits. Grounded in the extended technology acceptance model, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies data managers used to implement big data projects successfully. The participants included nine data experts and two IT risk practitioners who implemented big data technology with data …
Leadership Strategies For Streamlining Employee Protocols In Small Behavioral Health Agencies, Chantelle Walker
Leadership Strategies For Streamlining Employee Protocols In Small Behavioral Health Agencies, Chantelle Walker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Streamlining employee protocols in behavioral health agencies are a critical challenge for organizations. Inconsistencies with maintaining protocols can impair an organization’s systems developed to ensure accurate and timely documentation, can impede processes for time off, and can decrease service quality. This qualitative case study was grounded in the Baldrige Framework of Excellence to discover leadership strategies for streamlining employee protocols in Behavioral Health Organization U (BHOU). The identified population consisted of mental health clinicians in the Southeast region of the United States. Data collection occurred through interviews with the organization’s leader, questionnaires, and secondary data. Thematic analysis revealed six themes: …
Municipal Law Enforcement Perceptions Of Active Shooter Response Training, Christopher M. Martin
Municipal Law Enforcement Perceptions Of Active Shooter Response Training, Christopher M. Martin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There are continuous occurrences of active shooter events in communities all over the United States. This study explored municipal law enforcement active shooter response training, tools used in response to active shooter incidents, and community policing policies practiced by the agency. The theory of andragogy was used to guide the behaviors associated with active shooter training and response. Research questions focused on how Root Agency (pseudonym) officers felt about their agencies’ active shooter response training and how officers felt about whether more active shooter training with the community would be beneficial. Data were collected using qualitative interviews with 10 law …
Predictors Of Statewide Specific Learning Disability Identification Across United States Educational Settings, Elizabeth Fox
Predictors Of Statewide Specific Learning Disability Identification Across United States Educational Settings, Elizabeth Fox
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The relationships between response to intervention (RTI) data, cognitive ability, academic achievement, identification methods, and specific learning disability (SLD) identification have been studied extensively in recent years; however, an empirically supported method of identifying a learning disability has yet to be agreed upon. Without a better understanding of the multifaceted relationship between the set of predictors and SLD identification, the challenges of identifying children with SLD may continue. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to examine the influence of state identified tiered support system, RTI approach, academic achievement, free/reduced lunch status, and SLD identification method on the incidence …
The Bonding Experiences Of Mothers Of Children With Sensory Processing Disorder, Natalie Marie Maddison
The Bonding Experiences Of Mothers Of Children With Sensory Processing Disorder, Natalie Marie Maddison
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Maternal bonding is known to involve tactile and proximal components that support the bonding process. In addition, mothers report that feelings of maternal competence and role identity develop by being able to predict and meet their child’s needs. However, research in this area does not consider how sensory processing disorder (SPD) in children affects maternal bonding experiences. This research aimed to address a gap in the literature about mothers’ experiences bonding with a child with SPD, including the impact of SPD on a mother’s felt experience. Mercer’s maternal role attainment was used as the theoretical framework for exploring this topic. …
Strategies To Reduce Employee Turnover Intention In Virtual Work Environments, Amanda Leigh Dodge
Strategies To Reduce Employee Turnover Intention In Virtual Work Environments, Amanda Leigh Dodge
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Virtual teamwork leaders are concerned about the negative impacts of worker turnover intention because increased turnover in VWEs can result in increased business costs in recruiting and training new employees. Grounded in situational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies leaders in virtual work environments use to reduce employee turnover intention. The six participants included three leaders of virtual work environments in California and three human resources professionals in organizations with virtual workers in California. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) communication, (b) individualism, (c) leadership …
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Training To Address The Needs Of Children Who Experience Trauma, Jordan Sager
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Training To Address The Needs Of Children Who Experience Trauma, Jordan Sager
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An increased number of children are entering the classroom with an exposure to various types of trauma. Early childhood educators are faced with the reality that they have to be prepared to meet the educational needs of the students. The problem that prompted this study is the potential lack of effective training provided to early childhood educators with regards to children who have faced traumas. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of early childhood educators regarding to potential lack of training to address the needs of children who experience trauma. The theory of social …
Individuals With Multiple Tattoos Exhibit Major Depressive Disorder, Dr. Tracy Alan Daniels
Individuals With Multiple Tattoos Exhibit Major Depressive Disorder, Dr. Tracy Alan Daniels
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a global health concern and is the second global leading cause of mental illness that produces disability and disease. Individuals with multiple tattoos who exhibit MDD have not been adequately studied. Individuals with multiple tattoos who exhibit MDD may struggle because of psychosocial associations of the diagnosis. Seven women and three men, ages 18 to 65, participated in this qualitative, phenomenological study. Data obtained from the semistructured; audio-recorded confidential video call interviews were analyzed with Moustakas’ bracketing method. Bracketing as a phenomenological method was instrumental in searching for associations in meanings and understandings with individuals. …
Clinicians’ Perceived Barriers To Implementing Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy, Ann-Marie Majeskey
Clinicians’ Perceived Barriers To Implementing Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing Therapy, Ann-Marie Majeskey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Servant Leadership Model And Job Satisfaction In Manufacturing Environments, Kristopher David, James Mudd
Servant Leadership Model And Job Satisfaction In Manufacturing Environments, Kristopher David, James Mudd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The servant leadership model (SLM) is a leadership style that has been shown to improve performance and increase job satisfaction in many different industries, which is linked to quality-of-life improvement; however, there is a lack of research on the SLM’s impact on the manufacturing environment. The conceptual framework stated there are seven characteristics of the SLM, and each should be investigated separately and altogether. To better understand the SLM’s effects on job satisfaction, they were measured against the framework of job satisfaction as presented in the job satisfaction survey (JSS) by Spector. This research investigated the relationship between the SLM’s …
Perspectives Of Hypertensive Black Males Living In Rural Virginia With Sodium Intake, Monitoring, And Reduction, Barbara Chestnut-Adamson
Perspectives Of Hypertensive Black Males Living In Rural Virginia With Sodium Intake, Monitoring, And Reduction, Barbara Chestnut-Adamson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sodium reduction therapies such as daily sodium monitoring, adhering to the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended sodium guidelines, and following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet lowers blood pressure. Black males living in rural communities would benefit the most from sodium reduction therapies since they experience the highest rates of stroke and death from hypertension. However, Black males living in rural communities are underrepresented in studies, and little information exists on whether these sodium reduction therapies are known, believed, or practiced. This basic qualitative study researched sodium intake, monitoring, and reduction among eight clinically diagnosed hypertensive Black males …
Pro-Vaccine And Anti-Vaccine Groups. Social Distance And Self-Assessment Of Scientific Skills, Sandrine Gaymard
Pro-Vaccine And Anti-Vaccine Groups. Social Distance And Self-Assessment Of Scientific Skills, Sandrine Gaymard
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
The social distance scale developed by Bogardus decades ago, which allows us to measure levels of acceptance among members of diverse social, ethnic, or racial groups, has been widely used in different contexts. The objective of this study is to evaluate the social distance accepted by pro-vaccine and anti-vaccine groups. Following the principle of the Bogardus scale, a questionnaire was created regarding different degrees of closeness. Respondents also completed a scientific skills self-assessment. The population consisted of 193 people who declared themselves in favor of vaccination and 41 people who declared themselves against it. Statistical tests show significant differences regarding …
Theoretical Foundations Of Governance And Executive Compensation In Bay Area Benefit Corporations, Thomas Brown
Theoretical Foundations Of Governance And Executive Compensation In Bay Area Benefit Corporations, Thomas Brown
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Profit maximation has largely prevailed as the foundation for corporate mission and the design of executive compensation structures. More recently, with the combination of profit and non-profit paradigms within a single hybrid entity, these lines are blurred when the stakeholder perspective and dual mission are incorporated. The purpose of this study was to examine the alignment between executive compensation metrics and dual mission and the governance structures and corporate perspectives implicit in the process of establishing and monitoring executive performance. Elements of stakeholder theory, shared value, behavioral agency theory, and goal framing theory were foundational to research and development of …
Designing Organizational Systems To Support Achievement Of Performance Goals In Student Mental Health, Maritza Prieto Rodriguez
Designing Organizational Systems To Support Achievement Of Performance Goals In Student Mental Health, Maritza Prieto Rodriguez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Delivering first-rate services that addresses the needs of high school students is crucial to the structural sustainability for a counseling department within a high school setting. A well-planned improvement of the structural profile of a counseling department which supports students seeking mental health assistance will become an important part in capacity building. The focus of this study was to recognize the necessity for creating a specific and successful plan that will support both counselors and students within a high school counseling center. The Baldrige Excellence Framework was used to direct this case study of a behavioral health organization in the …
Mental Health Care And Psychological Help-Seeking In Correctional Officers, Natasha Charles Mcqueen
Mental Health Care And Psychological Help-Seeking In Correctional Officers, Natasha Charles Mcqueen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Correctional officers face significant mental health challenges due to the high-stress and often traumatic nature of their work environments. This qualitative study used the conservation of resources (COR) theory to underpin exploration of correctional officers’ perceptions of mental health care and psychological help-seeking within personal, organizational, and societal contexts. In-depth interviews were conducted with six correctional officers, three males and three females, to gather detailed insights regarding their perceptions of mental health care and their help-seeking behaviors. Data were analyzed using manual thematic coding, NVivo, and natural language processing tools, to ensure a comprehensive and objective analysis. Key findings were …
Strategies Information Technology Project Managers Use To Enhance Information Technology Projects, Aaron Tobi Ogunjeminiyi
Strategies Information Technology Project Managers Use To Enhance Information Technology Projects, Aaron Tobi Ogunjeminiyi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Information technology (IT) projects are crucial for driving organizational growth, innovation, and competitiveness. However, when IT projects fail, they significantly threaten stakeholders, organizations, employees, and communities. These failures can severely impact performance, waste resources, erode stakeholder trust, and disrupt operations. Grounded in the theory of planned behavior, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies IT project managers used to enhance IT project’s success. The participants comprised six IT project managers of six telecommunication companies in North America with a proven record of successful project implementation. Data collection was through semistructured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. …
Successful Economic Crisis Management Strategies Used By Small- And Medium-Size Enterprise Food Service Business Managers In The British West Indies, Lancelott Barnes
Successful Economic Crisis Management Strategies Used By Small- And Medium-Size Enterprise Food Service Business Managers In The British West Indies, Lancelott Barnes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Poor crisis management strategies caused small and medium-sized food service enterprise leaders to permanently close business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. These closures resulted in significant economic losses and reduced employment opportunities in the industry. Grounded in the relational crisis management model, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry aimed to understand the economic crisis management strategies used by business managers in the food services industries to prevent business closures in the British West Indies. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with six business managers in the food services industry who successfully navigated their businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Four themes that emerged …
Parental Perceptions Of Child Neglect And Triggering Factors, Magaly Jeanty Arthus
Parental Perceptions Of Child Neglect And Triggering Factors, Magaly Jeanty Arthus
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Child neglect is the most widely reported and substantiated form of maltreatment in the United States. Although the federal government establishes the minimal definition, acts, and behaviors that comprise child neglect, there are discrepancies at the national, state, local, and organizational levels in how child neglect is defined. The purpose of this study was to increase the understanding of how parents perceive the definition of child neglect and the factors they believe trigger it. Using the social cognitive theory as the theoretical foundation, the generic qualitative research design was used to explore the perceptions of child neglect and beliefs of …
Exploring The Experiences Of African American Women Parents’ Role Regarding Financial Socialization In Sacramento, California., Anita Renee Johnson
Exploring The Experiences Of African American Women Parents’ Role Regarding Financial Socialization In Sacramento, California., Anita Renee Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Financial socialization encompasses the process of acquiring financial values, attitudes, norms, knowledge, and behaviors, with parental influence being pivotal in shaping children's financial understanding and well-being. This study addresses the lack of comprehensive research on the financial socialization experiences of African American women and the role played by parents in shaping their financial management skills, self-efficacy, and identity. By bridging this gap, this study provides valuable insights into the financial socialization processes within African American families, which can have long-term impacts on economic outcomes and wealth-building strategies. Recognizing a gap in the literature, this study addresses the lack of comprehensive …