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Examining Coping Mechanisms Among Teachers And Administrators After Experiencing Gun Violence At School, Tracey Yvonne Holt
Examining Coping Mechanisms Among Teachers And Administrators After Experiencing Gun Violence At School, Tracey Yvonne Holt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
According to recent research, gun violence at schools has become a public health issue. Teachers, administrators, students, and communities are trying to cope with the aftermath of gun violence at schools. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to identify coping mechanisms among teachers and administrators after experiencing gun violence at school. The theoretical framework was the transactional model of stress and coping, contending that a person’s capacity to cope and adjust to challenges and problems is a consequence of transactions. Data collection included Zoom interviews with 10 participants. Findings from coding and thematic analysis indicated that experiencing gun …
Improving The Teaching Effectiveness Of South African Educators As Inclusive Primary School Education Practitioners, Rashika Matthews
Improving The Teaching Effectiveness Of South African Educators As Inclusive Primary School Education Practitioners, Rashika Matthews
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 1996, government policies in South Africa required all educational institutions to align with human rights and equality. Public schools now operate as inclusive institutions. Thus, there exists a problem that after 23 years of policy implementation, South African educators continue to acknowledge their need for knowledge, skills, and training to support effective inclusive education. There is an educational imperative to identify the South African educators’ gap in knowledge and skills to improve their effectiveness as active, inclusive practitioners. Mezirow’s transformational learning theory aligns with the South African educators’ need to build knowledge and inclusion skills. This research includes interviews …
Challenges Of Maintaining Sobriety For Adults In Recovery Returning To College, Rosalina Johns
Challenges Of Maintaining Sobriety For Adults In Recovery Returning To College, Rosalina Johns
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent problem among college students, with negative consequences on academic performance, social interactions, and well-being. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences and challenges of sobriety for recovering adults returning to college. Sociocultural theory was used to gain insights into participants’ experiences including resilience, risk and protective factors, and stress. Data were collected from semi structured interviews with three college students who were recovering adults. The data included participants’ responses regarding intervention or mediation techniques that eased their barriers and challenges during their academic journey. The findings revealed core themes …
Differences In Race And Gender Of Retired Servicemembers In The Decision To Reenlist, Samantha R. Loeza
Differences In Race And Gender Of Retired Servicemembers In The Decision To Reenlist, Samantha R. Loeza
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to reenlist. Existing research indicated little to no information regarding these factors. The independent variables are race and gender, and the dependent variable is work self-determination in the decision-making to re-enlist. This research utilized an adapted version of the Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale, an 18-item assessment of work motivation theoretically grounded in self-determination theory. Only retired active-duty enlisted service members between the ranks of E-5 through E-9 were surveyed. Regarding race, this study only …
Effect Of Nurse Work Hours On Nursing Home Patients Antipsychotic Medication Usage, Danielle Tisdale
Effect Of Nurse Work Hours On Nursing Home Patients Antipsychotic Medication Usage, Danielle Tisdale
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Antipsychotic medications used to treat and manage psychosis are sometimes prescribed inappropriately to nursing home patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between direct care (registered nurse [RN] and licensed practical nurse [LPN]) staffing hours in New York nursing homes (independent variable) and the rate of antipsychotic medication usage (dependent variable) as well as the issuance of antipsychotic (F-758) citations (dependent variable). Donabedian’s three-part model served as the theoretical framework and aligned this study concerning nursing homes’ capacity and processes concerning staffing and antipsychotic medication administration. The study consisted of a quantitative examination of a sample …
Member-Reported Benefits Of Three Alabama Educator-Focused Professional Organizations, Meredith L. C. Sides
Member-Reported Benefits Of Three Alabama Educator-Focused Professional Organizations, Meredith L. C. Sides
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Professional organizations can play an important role in the lives and work of educators. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore Alabama educators’ experiences with membership in statewide professional organizations and to determine what benefits, if any, members feel their organizations provide them. Four main benefits that respondents identified were community, broadening of knowledge and practice, leadership opportunities, and personal growth.
The Experiences Of Decision Making In Gangs, Julian Geoffrey Harris
The Experiences Of Decision Making In Gangs, Julian Geoffrey Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gang violence and illicit gang activities continue to be a major problem to society and law enforcement. Gang violence is responsible for much of the violence death and illicit drug trade. The decision juveniles make to initiate into a gang increases these unwelcome behaviors. The ways in which juveniles make decisions about gang initiation and how to assess the ramifications of those decisions are understudied and reflect a gap in the literature. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to better comprehend the experiences of juveniles who make decisions to initiate into a gang and to better understand how they …
Social Media And Body Image With African American College Students Moderation Of Social Comparison, Khalil R. Coleman Ph.D.
Social Media And Body Image With African American College Students Moderation Of Social Comparison, Khalil R. Coleman Ph.D.
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social media is a popular activity for emerging adults. Recent research shows that a negative relationship exists between social media use and mental health, particularly related to body image. Social media can adversely affect body image by falsely providing an idealistic or fake perspective, leading to body dysmorphia or mental health issues. However, this research has not been explored with African American college students. It is also not clear how social media plays a role in social media use and body image. Social comparison theory posits that more time comparing with others, which is easily done on social media, can …
Exploring Successful Strategies For Small Business Owners’ Access To Financing, Emmanuel Innocent
Exploring Successful Strategies For Small Business Owners’ Access To Financing, Emmanuel Innocent
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Considered the drivers of innovations and the engine of the economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of U.S. firms. However, nearly 80% of SMEs fail in their 1st year of operation, causing substantial financial hardship to the small business owners and significant loss of tax revenues to local and federal governments. Grounded in the theory of planned behavior, the purpose of this qualitative, pragmatic inquiry was to explore successful strategies that some small business owners use to gain access to financing for their businesses. The participants comprised six small business owners in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, who …
Promotion And Personality In Military Officers As Moderated By Race, Margaret Raia
Promotion And Personality In Military Officers As Moderated By Race, Margaret Raia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Career progression of U.S. military officers into the senior officer corps remains a difficult objective. Current research focuses on the lack of diversity in the senior officer corps and systematic factors inhibiting officers from promotions. This study was grounded in McCrae and Costa’s five-factor model of personality, to examine U.S. military officers’ personality characteristics and their relation to promotion while moderating for race. This quantitative study used binary logistical regression of survey data to establish whether the personality characteristics of openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism predict promotion. U.S. Army and Naval officers in ranks O4–O10 were sampled from social …
Motivation And Persistence In Long-Term Educators Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The Specialized Program, Nancy Wesselmann
Motivation And Persistence In Long-Term Educators Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The Specialized Program, Nancy Wesselmann
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although few educators choose to work with students with behavioral difficulties, some decide to work with students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Special education teachers who work with students with EBD have a high turnover rate because those students are one of the most challenging populations to teach. Separate day programs (SDPs) are the most restrictive settings for students with EBD but are also the most restrictive settings for educators. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the motivation of these educators and the factors that lead to their longevity in the field from the perspective …
Managerial Strategies To Create A Diverse Workforce For Enhanced Employee Performance, Karmashia Mcduffie
Managerial Strategies To Create A Diverse Workforce For Enhanced Employee Performance, Karmashia Mcduffie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Organizations with ineffective diversity management strategies risk increased conflict and decreased organizational performance. Senior managers are concerned with workforce diversity, which is critical for enhancing employee performance in the health and human services industry. Grounded in Lewin’s force field theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that senior managers in the health and human services industry have successfully used to create a diverse workforce and increase employee performance. Participants were three senior managers from North Carolina health and human services agencies who successfully developed strategies to diversify workforces to increase employee performance. Data were …
The Role Of Middle Management In Influencing Corporate Culture Change Success, Robert Aaron Parsons
The Role Of Middle Management In Influencing Corporate Culture Change Success, Robert Aaron Parsons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Failure of organizations’ strategic change initiatives typically leads to continued mitigated financial performance. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore strategies and processes middle managers use to support and implement organizational culture change initiatives to increase organizational financial performance. The participants were four middle managers from two transportation companies in Ohio that experienced thriving organizational culture changes to increase organizational financial performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and reviewing public financial statements. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, and three principal themes emerged: participating in organizational culture change …
Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Motivational Support For Economically Disadvantaged High School Students, Jenny Evans
Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Motivational Support For Economically Disadvantaged High School Students, Jenny Evans
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A discrepancy in high school graduation rates for low socioeconomic students has been a historical trend. Despite evidence that reduced high school completion rates limit these students' career options and earning potential, state and national data consistently show a higher failure-to-graduate rate for them despite government interventions to reduce it. Studies have investigated various contributing causes for the gap in completion rates, but few studies have focused on schools that have filled that gap. The purpose of this study was to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on motivational support in schools that have successfully created graduation equality for economically disadvantaged students and …
Judicial Perspectives On Sentencing Mentally Ill Violent Offenders In New York, Vinita Puri
Judicial Perspectives On Sentencing Mentally Ill Violent Offenders In New York, Vinita Puri
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis in the United States. Scholarly research has shown that incarceration may lead to exacerbated psychiatric conditions and increased recidivism risk. Lawmakers and policymakers have turned toward therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) to develop and implement trauma-informed crime prevention and intervention strategies that focus on diverting individuals from prisons and into community-based treatment. New York legislators have expanded problem-solving courts (e.g., mental health courts), psychiatric treatment facilities, public housing supports, and law enforcement training. In this generic qualitative study, five criminal court judges in New York shared their perspectives on TJ and trauma-informed approaches to sentencing …
Enhancing Digital Transformation Success In Education Through Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies, Michael Ochieng
Enhancing Digital Transformation Success In Education Through Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies, Michael Ochieng
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Stakeholder engagement strategies have the potential for adverse education business outcomes. Education business leaders are concerned about the impact of ineffective stakeholder engagement strategies on digital transformation initiatives. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective stakeholder engagement strategies that business leaders use to enhance the success of digital transformation in education. The participants were six digital transformation leaders in the western United States. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and a review of public organizational documents and online archives. Through thematic analysis, three key themes were identified: (a) stakeholder engagement …
School Counselors’ Perceptions Of And Recommendations For Increased Parent Involvement In Student Assistance Program Referrals, Joanna Harrington-Diorio
School Counselors’ Perceptions Of And Recommendations For Increased Parent Involvement In Student Assistance Program Referrals, Joanna Harrington-Diorio
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Parent refusal of Student Assistance Program (SAP) referrals limits their child’s access to critical behavioral and mental support services offered by the school district, which may put the child at risk academically, socially, and emotionally. In a county in an eastern state, the problem that was addressed in this study was that students were not receiving the recommended professional services through the SAP. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore school counselors’ perspectives about practices being used to educate and encourage parent involvement in SAP referrals. Using Epstein’s school–family–community partnership model as the conceptual framework, the perspectives …
Role Of Misogynous Rap Music On African American Married Millennials, Louisa Antwanett Parker
Role Of Misogynous Rap Music On African American Married Millennials, Louisa Antwanett Parker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explored the influence of misogynistic rap music on self-image and objectification within the context of African American married millennials. Grounded in exposure theory and objectification theory, the study adopted a quantitative nonexperimental design. Data were collected from a sample of 101 participants while exploring how exposure to misogynistic music might shape individuals' self-perceptions and views of their partners, potentially contributing to adverse relationship outcomes such as domestic violence and infidelity. The survey instruments encompassed the Exposure Measurement Scale, Self-Objectification Scale (SOS), Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBSC), Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), Self-Image Scale (SIS-D), Music Preference Questionnaire (MPQ-R), and …
Social Ecological Factors Influencing Participation In Workplace Health Promotion Programming Among University Employees, Emily Frank
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Workplace health promotion programming (WHPP) promotes healthy behaviors in employees, reduces negative health risks, reduces overall healthcare costs, and improves workplace outcomes. Despite known benefits of workplace health promotion, research demonstrates low employee participation rates across various settings. There is limited research examining multilevel factors that influence employee participation in WHPP and how the Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted workplace wellness offerings and employee participation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore factors that influenced participation in WHPP among university employees through a social ecological lens. Thirteen university employees participated in semi-structured interviews through Zoom. Interview questions explored …
Parental Experiences And Health Education Perceptions Raising Children With Orofacial Clefts, Ama Agyeibea Amuasi
Parental Experiences And Health Education Perceptions Raising Children With Orofacial Clefts, Ama Agyeibea Amuasi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Congenital abnormalities, such as cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), are a significant global public health issue that contribute to newborn morbidity and mortality, difficulties in social integration, psychological problems for affected persons, parents, and families. Available health education information and resources on CL/P care for parents and families in Ghana are however minimal. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the health education perceptions of parents of children born with CL/P to identify and understand experiences of common psychosocial challenges, potential risk, and protective factors used by parents. Five research questions were designed to examine the health education …
Successful Strategies Of Small Business Owners Of Coffee Shops, Tom Gates
Successful Strategies Of Small Business Owners Of Coffee Shops, Tom Gates
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many small business owners of U.S. coffee shops lack effective strategies to sustain their business beyond the first 5 years. Small business owners are concerned that the use of ineffective strategies can negatively impact the coffee shop’s profitability and competitiveness. The purpose of the qualitative multiple case study was to explore what type of skills, business acumen, and strategies small business owners of coffee shops use to be successful within the first 5 years of operation. The conceptual framework that grounded this study was von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory. The participants were five small business coffee shop owners in the …
Strategies To Address The Healthcare Staffing Crisis In An Acute Care Hospital, Allison L. Windas
Strategies To Address The Healthcare Staffing Crisis In An Acute Care Hospital, Allison L. Windas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Healthcare staffing shortages are widespread and challenging; developing a successful retention and recruitment strategy requires an awareness of the generational, cultural, and environmental elements that positively influence employee motivation and engagement. The purpose of this integrative review was to synthesize existing research on factors that enhance hospital staff work satisfaction and increase intent to stay. Using the Job Characteristics Theory as a framework, an integrative review of literature published between 2019 and 2024 synthesized existing research on factors that enhance hospital staff work satisfaction and increase intent to stay. Thematic analysis of 35 selected studies identified four key themes and …
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On The Challenges Of Teaching Students Who Lack Age-Appropriate Social And Emotional Skills, Rachel Ann Stewart
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On The Challenges Of Teaching Students Who Lack Age-Appropriate Social And Emotional Skills, Rachel Ann Stewart
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study was the significant increase in the number of students who lack age-appropriate social and emotional skills (SES), which has become a concern, especially for teachers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives on the challenges of teaching students who lack age-appropriate SES and what support they believed would help them when working with these students in the classroom. The conceptual framework that guided this study consisted of Bandura’s social learning theory. The focus of the research questions was early childhood teachers’ perspectives on the challenges of teaching …
The Lived Experiences Of Clinical Supervision For Stress Mitigation Among Master’S Counseling Students In Internship, Marcia Kay Lebeau
The Lived Experiences Of Clinical Supervision For Stress Mitigation Among Master’S Counseling Students In Internship, Marcia Kay Lebeau
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is limited information on the lived experiences of stress mitigation in clinical supervision for master’s-level interns in Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)-accredited counseling programs. There is a need for insight into how policy and supervision practices in counselor education programs can contribute to supporting and educating students during this time of professional and personal development and avoid negative personal and professional consequences. The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of supervision for master’s-level interns in CACREP-accredited counseling programs in relation to utilizing supervision for stress …
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Depression And Anxiety Among Idaho Adults, Melissa Marie Henbest
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Depression And Anxiety Among Idaho Adults, Melissa Marie Henbest
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic had negative repercussions on the mental health of U.S. citizens. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on depression and anxiety on a population aged 18 years and older. Using a quantitative correlational repeated design, archival data were analyzed to evaluate the change in depression (as measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and anxiety (as measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7]) indices from a non-pandemic year (2019) to the 1st pandemic year (2020) among patients of an outpatient community health care center. The study took into …
Co-Occurring Disorders In The Juvenile Justice System: Clinicians’ Attitudes, Skills, And Knowledge, Wendi Watson
Co-Occurring Disorders In The Juvenile Justice System: Clinicians’ Attitudes, Skills, And Knowledge, Wendi Watson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders have been found to contribute to delinquent and criminal behavior leading to higher rates of incarceration. Although this problem is increasingly recognized within the juvenile justice system and the social work profession, very little is known about how knowledgeable social workers are with respect to treating co-occurring disorders. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between social workers' clinical experience (i.e., years of experience), level of education, and type of licensure and perceived clinical competence when serving youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in the juvenile justice …
Association Between High Health Literacy, Doctor's Recommendation, And Prostate Cancer Screening Among Men In The United States, Felicia Njideka Akunna
Association Between High Health Literacy, Doctor's Recommendation, And Prostate Cancer Screening Among Men In The United States, Felicia Njideka Akunna
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
To efficiently identify and prevent the advancement of prostate cancer and decrease mortality rates, it is crucial to examine the impact of health literacy. Despite potential advantages associated with enhanced health literacy and early detection, the United States continues to witness a significant rise in both new prostate cancer cases and mortality rates, emphasizing the severity of the condition. However, it is unclear if those with high health literacy are discouraged from participating in prostate cancer screening due to the risks associated with screening. Based on the stimulus organism response model, 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data were analyzed …
Education For Nursing And Primary Care Providers On Nonpharmacological Management Of Chronic Pain, Ma Teresita Gonzales De Jesus
Education For Nursing And Primary Care Providers On Nonpharmacological Management Of Chronic Pain, Ma Teresita Gonzales De Jesus
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with a significant financial burden on those individuals affected, the communities, the healthcare systems, and the government. Chronic pain also interferes with individuals’ daily activities and alters the quality of life. The treatment for chronic pain includes a variety of medications, including prescription opioids and nonprescription such as NSAIDS, acetaminophen, and muscle relaxants. Pharmacological treatments can result in untoward effects. The CDC has recommended nonpharmacological alternative treatment modalities that promote self-management but are not emphasized or utilized in the primary care setting. The staff education program was framed within …
Relationship Between Cultural Barriers, Adaptation Mechanisms, And Quality Of Life Among Congolese Refugees, Ndasi Zialo
Relationship Between Cultural Barriers, Adaptation Mechanisms, And Quality Of Life Among Congolese Refugees, Ndasi Zialo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Refugee cultural backgrounds are different from the primary culture in which they live. Cultural barriers have been identified as contributing factors to disparities in mental health services among refugees in the host country. They face racism, discrimination, and marginalization that impede their access to mental health services compared to the host populations. The Western model of mental health services was developed for the unique needs of the European refugees and could not always meet the needs of the non-European refugee populations. The lack of culturally specific mental health services creates disparities in mental health services that affect the quality of …
The Worry Of Food Insecurity And The Manifestation Of Generalized Anxiety In Relation To Perceived Health Status, Ramona Lynnette Taylor
The Worry Of Food Insecurity And The Manifestation Of Generalized Anxiety In Relation To Perceived Health Status, Ramona Lynnette Taylor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study examined the association between the worry of food insecurity and the manifestation of generalized anxiety, and how these factors related to perceived health status among adults aged 18 years and older in the U.S. The study controlled demographic factors such as gender, age, race, and education. Utilizing data from the 2019 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a binomial logistic regression analysis was employed. The findings indicated a significant association between those persons who often worry about food insecurity, severe (OR = 7.324, p < .001) and frequent generalized anxiety (OR = 5.185, p < .001) suggesting that individuals who worry about food insecurity have higher odds of experiencing severe and frequent (more than 3 times per week) generalized anxiety. Furthermore, both the worry of food insecurity in persons not sure (OR = 0.120, p = 0.004) and generalized anxiety (OR = 0.623 for severe anxiety, p = 0.009) were found to be significantly associated with lower perceived health status. These results suggest a potential association between worry about food insecurity and negative impacts on mental health and perceived overall well-being. Overall, these findings underscore the significant impact of food insecurity on mental health. Further research, including experimental and longitudinal studies, is necessary to elucidate the causal relationship between food insecurity and the manifestation of generalized anxiety in order to impact positive social change.