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Student Perceptions About How Supplemental Instruction And Instructor Engagement Support Academic Achievement In A College-Level Statistics Course, Tasha Y. Rhodes
Student Perceptions About How Supplemental Instruction And Instructor Engagement Support Academic Achievement In A College-Level Statistics Course, Tasha Y. Rhodes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many college students enter postsecondary education underprepared for college-level mathematics, posing challenges for course completion and degree attainment. In response, a local community college system implemented a mainstreaming initiative that places underprepared students directly into college-level statistics courses with supplemental instruction (SI). This basic qualitative study explored students’ perceptions of the role of SI and instructor engagement in supporting their success in a college-level statistics course. The research was guided by Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 students enrolled at a comprehensive college who had completed the course. Through thematic analysis employing open coding yielded five distinct …
Self-Distraction As A Positive Coping Mechanism For Adolescents Of Incarcerated Parents, Tysha Deve' Ushry
Self-Distraction As A Positive Coping Mechanism For Adolescents Of Incarcerated Parents, Tysha Deve' Ushry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Children of incarcerated parents have been an increasing area of scholarly focus, especially considering that the United States holds one of the highest rates of incarceration in the world. The purpose of this qualitative basic study was to explore the perceptions of adolescents, ages 18-21, whose parents are incarcerated in prison, and their use of self-distraction from parental incarceration as a positive coping mechanism. The study was grounded in Hill’s family stress theory. Purposive and snowball sample strategies were employed in this study to obtain participants from a private Facebook group. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 12 participants …
Staff Education To Improve Knowledge And Adherence To Diabetic Foot Ulcer Screening Protocols Using The Brief Diabetic Foot Ulceration Risk Checklist Tool, Sandrine Happi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project implemented a structured nurse education module on the Brief Diabetic Foot Ulceration Risk Checklist to improve knowledge and adherence to diabetic foot ulcer screening, supporting preventive care, clinical consistency, and equitable patient outcomes in primary care. The practice-focused question guiding the project was whether providing structured education on the BDFURC would improve nurses’ knowledge and adherence to DFU screening protocols within 12 weeks. The goal was to equip nurses with standardized screening tools to support the early identification of high-risk patients and reduce the burden of DFU-related outcomes. The project involved 12 nursing staff and used a …
Middle School Special Education Math Teachers’ Perceptions On The Use Of Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies, Lisa Williams Taylor
Middle School Special Education Math Teachers’ Perceptions On The Use Of Quality-Plus Teaching Strategies, Lisa Williams Taylor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study was that middle school special education math teachers’ use of quality-plus teaching strategies (QPTS) is not known at a large Georgia school district (GSD, a pseudonym). The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore middle school special education math teachers’ perceptions about using QPTS to improve standardized test scores for students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) at GSD. The study was grounded in Piaget’s theory of constructivism, which holds that knowledge is best gained through a process of action, reflection, construction, and the interaction of experiences and ideas. For this basic qualitative …
Adolescent Social Media Use During Covid-19 Isolation And Subsequent Loneliness, Anxiety, And Depression, Nadine Dalheim
Adolescent Social Media Use During Covid-19 Isolation And Subsequent Loneliness, Anxiety, And Depression, Nadine Dalheim
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, adolescents spent time in social isolation from their peers due to periods of mandated lockdown. It was unclear how social media use during lockdown could have influenced adolescents’ mental health after the pandemic. Psychosocial development theory and self-socialization theory formed the theoretical framework for this study. This study examined 158 adolescents aged 13-17 who experienced lockdowns and movement restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The independent variables were a) the social media sites most frequented during lockdowns, and b) the purposes of their use. The RCADS and the UCLA Loneliness Scale provided participants’ levels of anxiety, depression, …
A Qualitative Study Exploring The Prenatal Care Experiences Of Pregnant And Postpartum Women In Arochukwu, Nigeria, Esther Ejim
A Qualitative Study Exploring The Prenatal Care Experiences Of Pregnant And Postpartum Women In Arochukwu, Nigeria, Esther Ejim
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This basic qualitative research study explored the perceptions and lived experiences of pregnant and postpartum women in Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria, where access to quality prenatal and maternal healthcare is limited. Nigeria records the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa, largely due to weak healthcare systems, poverty, and entrenched sociocultural norms. Grounded in the Health Belief Model (HBM) and guided by the lens of social constructivism, the study explored how health beliefs, perceived risks, benefits, barriers, and cues to action shaped women’s healthcare decisions. Using semistructured, open-ended interviews with 13 purposefully selected women, the study captured how …
Establishing Policies And Standards To Implement Socially Sustainable Practices, Josephine Joe Wiles-Warner
Establishing Policies And Standards To Implement Socially Sustainable Practices, Josephine Joe Wiles-Warner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Liberia and sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries lag behind the rest of the world due to substandard social and physical infrastructure development. Poverty is persistently increasing, and fewer than half of the countries in SSA did not meet the development goal for reducing extreme poverty. SSA countries could progress much faster by developing their core infrastructure and reforming their institutions. The purpose of the qualitative, policy Delphi study was to determine how a panel of 16 purposively selected global experts on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) in multinational organizations in the United States and Africa view the desirability, feasibility, …
Leadership Strategies To Enhance The Sustainability Of Virginia United Methodist Churches, Randolph Raymond Shelton
Leadership Strategies To Enhance The Sustainability Of Virginia United Methodist Churches, Randolph Raymond Shelton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Walden University August 2025 United Methodist church attendance has declined for numerous years in the United States and other areas worldwide. Many United Methodist church leaders face challenges in achieving church sustainability. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of Virginia United Methodist church leaders concerning leadership strategies to enhance church sustainability. The study’s conceptual framework consisted of Bass and Avolio’s full range leadership model and Lewin’s three-stage change model. The participants comprised United Methodist church leaders who held positions as Virginia Conference district superintendents, pastors, and the bishop. The data collection method was …
An Exploratory Examination Of Profiling Techniques In Criminal Cases, Marilou Verburg Erb
An Exploratory Examination Of Profiling Techniques In Criminal Cases, Marilou Verburg Erb
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Profiling is a vital process in criminal investigations that facilitates not only the proper identification of offenders in the fight against crime but also the quick apprehension of said individuals. Finding viable techniques to investigate criminal activity has been a significant focus of research on crime and related fields. The objective of this qualitative study was to examine the primary techniques involved in geographic profiling, crime scene profiling, suspect-based profiling, psychological profiling, and psychological autopsies in order to assist academics and professionals in the profiling field as well as law enforcement and criminal justice officials in identifying and apprehending offenders …
Evaluation Of Nibin-Generated Leads And Whether They Contribute To Solving Violent Crimes, Massi Martin
Evaluation Of Nibin-Generated Leads And Whether They Contribute To Solving Violent Crimes, Massi Martin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The client organization had not previously analyzed the impact of its NIBIN program. This lack of analysis potentially impeded informed decision-making regarding staffing and resource allocation. The purpose of this study was to address the practice-focused research question: What impact do NIBIN leads have on case closure rates for aggravated assaults and homicides involving firearms? A Cox proportional hazards regression model, a type of survival analysis, was used to analyze the data, which was based on the Locard exchange principle. Data were collected from the organization’s record management system. The findings were that NIBIN leads significantly contributed to faster case …
Successful Strategies To Attract And Retain Library Staff, Tamesha Renee Cunningham
Successful Strategies To Attract And Retain Library Staff, Tamesha Renee Cunningham
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Public and private libraries in the Midwestern United States are experiencing a significant staff shortage, a problem that concerns community members, library directors, and policymakers. Staff shortages hinder access of community members to essential library services, including literacy programs, informational support, job application assistance, research assistance, and safety during community crises. This qualitative, pragmatic inquiry study explored effective strategies successful library leaders used to attract and retain qualified employees. Grounded in Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, this study explored successful retention practices applied by six purposively sampled library managers and directors in the Midwestern United States. Data included interview transcripts and a …
School-Based Peer Mentoring Programs To Support New Teacher Retention, Denisha Logan
School-Based Peer Mentoring Programs To Support New Teacher Retention, Denisha Logan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An increased rate of attrition among new educators underscores the urgency of addressing the challenges faced by early career teachers. The problem addressed in this study was the high attrition rate of new teachers in middle-low-income urban schools in Maryland. Guided by Kram’s mentoring theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of new teachers regarding how the school-based peer mentoring program contributed to them remaining at their schools. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 novice teachers who had fewer than 3-years of experience teaching at the study site. Thematic …
Role Of Perceived Social Support And Knowledge Of Postpartum Depression Among Women In Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria, Raphael Oluwasina Babatola Folorunsho
Role Of Perceived Social Support And Knowledge Of Postpartum Depression Among Women In Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria, Raphael Oluwasina Babatola Folorunsho
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Postpartum depression (PPD) is an increasingly pressing public health issue, particularly in low-resource settings like Nigeria, where maternal mental health tends to receive limited attention. This study explored the relationship between maternal awareness of PPD, perceived social support, and prevalence of depressive symptoms among postpartum women in the Nnewi North Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. Grounded in the social support theory, health belief model, and socioecological model, the study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design. A total of 406 postpartum women attending primary healthcare centers were surveyed using validated instruments, including the PHQ-9 and MSPSS. Statistical analyses included …
High School Teachers’ Experiences Using Data-Driven Decision Making To Implement Supplemental Accelerated Instruction, Stephen Courtney Smith, Sr.
High School Teachers’ Experiences Using Data-Driven Decision Making To Implement Supplemental Accelerated Instruction, Stephen Courtney Smith, Sr.
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this study was that high school teachers in a Texas school district struggle to use data-driven decision making (DDDM) to meet the requirements of Texas HB 1416, which mandates specific interventions to address instructional loss. Grounded in the theory of DDDM, by Mandinach et al., the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school teachers’ experiences using DDDM to implement supplemental accelerated instruction (SAI) for students who failed to demonstrate proficiency on state exams. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with 12 high school teachers from a Texas school district. Using …
Cardiometabolic Outcomes In The Obese African American Population With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cecilia Jillo Walan
Cardiometabolic Outcomes In The Obese African American Population With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cecilia Jillo Walan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disproportionately impacts African American adults, particularly those with obesity, due to overlapping cardiometabolic risks and health care disparities. The intersection of RA, obesity, and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension underscores the need for targeted public health interventions. This study investigated the association between RA and cardiometabolic outcomes among African American adults with obesity, aiming to identify significant predictors within this high-risk population. This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional design to analyze data from the 1999–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey undergirded by the social ecological change framework with N=23644 African American adults …
Trade Association Leaders’ Successful Strategies For Increasing Racial Diversity Within Their Respective Industries, Nicole A. Singleton Norman
Trade Association Leaders’ Successful Strategies For Increasing Racial Diversity Within Their Respective Industries, Nicole A. Singleton Norman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, innovation thrives on diverse perspectives. Without effective diversity and inclusion strategies, AEC industry leaders may hinder innovation opportunities, which could result in reduced profitability and employee morale in a highly competitive market. Grounded in institutional theory and resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry research project was to identify and explore successful strategies AEC trade association leaders use to assist association members in enhancing their organizations’ performance through workforce diversity to increase innovation, profitability, and employee morale. Data were gathered from six participants from various AEC trade associations across …
Perspectives Of Black Male Administrators On Gaining Administrative Roles At Community And Technical Colleges, Marcusantonio Gunn
Perspectives Of Black Male Administrators On Gaining Administrative Roles At Community And Technical Colleges, Marcusantonio Gunn
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this study is that there is a low number of Black male administrators at community and technical colleges (CTCs) throughout the United States, despite widespread organizational practices of adopting diversity and equity policies, implementing mentoring programs, and providing professional development. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore Black male administrators’ perceptions of hiring barriers and their recommendations to improve the professional pathway to employment at CTCs. Guided by critical race theory in education, data were collected through semistructured interviews with eight Black male administrators who are serving or have served in …
Exploring The Perceptions Of Organizational Justice Issues On Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment Of State Prison Staff, Stefani Trajceski
Exploring The Perceptions Of Organizational Justice Issues On Job Satisfaction And Organizational Commitment Of State Prison Staff, Stefani Trajceski
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
High turnover among correctional staff is a persistent challenge faced by institutions across the United States. Previous research has identified various factors influencing staff turnover intentions, with perceptions of fairness in the workplace playing a key role. Organizational justice theory offers a valuable framework for understanding how these perceptions influence job satisfaction and organizational commitment—factors linked to lower absenteeism and turnover intentions, as well as improved job performance and work-life balance. However, limited qualitative research has explored how these dynamics shape correctional staff experiences within state correctional facilities. The purpose of this study was to examine how correctional staff in …
Educators’ Perceptions Of Multitiered Systems Of Support For Improving Reading And Math Achievement In An Urban School District, Denice Yvonne Garrett
Educators’ Perceptions Of Multitiered Systems Of Support For Improving Reading And Math Achievement In An Urban School District, Denice Yvonne Garrett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) has been shown to benefit students’ academic and behavioral performance in schools. However, despite 4 years of MTSS implementation in one local urban school district, English language arts (ELA) and math underachievement among students remained evident. Guided by Hall and Hord’s concerns-based adoption model, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore educators’ perceptions of MTSS for improving ELA and math achievement in the local urban school district. Ten educators purposively sampled from the local district participated in semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis using inductive, open coding of the interview data was conducted. Themes …
Counselors’ Competency Development In Suicidal Ideation Assessments Of Black American Adolescents, Salita Mcclelland Wynn
Counselors’ Competency Development In Suicidal Ideation Assessments Of Black American Adolescents, Salita Mcclelland Wynn
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black American adolescents have increased rates of suicidal ideation above what is noted in the general U.S. youth and adolescent population. An in-depth literature supports the notion that many counselors and mental health clinicians, post-graduation from their training programs, feel ill-equipped to assess suicidal ideation in Black American adolescents. The purpose of this qualitative, hermeneutic phenomenological study was to examine the lived experiences and competence of counselors who have clinical experience working with Black American adolescents who have suicidal ideation. Prior to the inception of this research, no other documented study addressed counselor competence with assessing suicidal ideation in Black …
The Impact Of Tuition Assistance On Employee Retention: Cybersecurity Employee Perceptions Of National Security Agency’S College Tuition Assistance Program, Marta I. Benitez-Guzman
The Impact Of Tuition Assistance On Employee Retention: Cybersecurity Employee Perceptions Of National Security Agency’S College Tuition Assistance Program, Marta I. Benitez-Guzman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
U.S. employers spend considerable sums on employee skill development, including investments in college tuition assistance programs (CTAP). Based on a review of recent literature, measuring employer return on investment can be difficult. The literature contained varying results on the effectiveness of employer-provided incentives on retention decisions and provided insufficient empirical or evaluative data on employee perceptions and the influence on retention. The purpose of this qualitative evaluative case study was to examine how cybersecurity employees at the National Security Agency (NSA) who participated in CTAP (2019–2023) perceived the program's effect on their career development and retention decisions. The theoretical framework …
The Association Between Sunlight Exposure Duration, Region Of Birth And Skin Conditions Linked To Skin Cancer Risk Among Migrant Hispanic Farmworkers, Uchechukwu Fidelia Nnoruka
The Association Between Sunlight Exposure Duration, Region Of Birth And Skin Conditions Linked To Skin Cancer Risk Among Migrant Hispanic Farmworkers, Uchechukwu Fidelia Nnoruka
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prolonged exposure to sunlight increases the risk of developing skin conditions linked to skin cancer. Migrant Hispanic farmworkers are especially at risk due to extended outdoor labor, limited access to preventive care, and minimal occupational protections. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the association between sun exposure duration and region of birth with the presence of skin conditions associated with skin cancer among migrant Hispanic farmworkers in the United States. This study was grounded by the Social Ecological Model, which provided a comprehensive framework for examining multilevel factors influencing skin health outcomes. Using a cross-sectional design, secondary …
Lived Experiences Of Newly Graduated Social Workers Transitioning Into The Field Of Child Protective Services, Chantrese Oliver
Lived Experiences Of Newly Graduated Social Workers Transitioning Into The Field Of Child Protective Services, Chantrese Oliver
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Lived Experiences of Newly Graduated Social Workers Transitioning Into the Field of Child Protective Services by Chantrese Oliver MPhil, Walden University, 2024 MS, Walden University, 2014 AA, National Paralegal College, 2012 BS, Fayetteville State University, 2010 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Psychology Walden University August 2025
Evidence-Based Intervention Proposal For Reducing Intimate Partner Violence Against Jamaican Women, Kimisha K. Campbell
Evidence-Based Intervention Proposal For Reducing Intimate Partner Violence Against Jamaican Women, Kimisha K. Campbell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Domestic violence (DV) is a significant public health concern that negatively impacts women’s health, yet gaps in trauma-informed screening and referral processes persist within nursing practice. In Jamaica, DV remains underreported, highlighting the need for enhanced provider competency in identifying and supporting survivors. The doctoral project was used to examine how implementing the trauma-informed care (TIC) model and the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) program could improve healthcare staff’s ability to recognize, assess, and support DV survivors. Guided by the TIC framework and the IRIS program, a mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating pre- and posttraining assessments, staff surveys, …
Comparative Analysis Of Risk Factors Associated With Guinea Worm Disease In Five Endemic Countries, Junerlyn Virrey Agua
Comparative Analysis Of Risk Factors Associated With Guinea Worm Disease In Five Endemic Countries, Junerlyn Virrey Agua
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Guinea worm disease (GWD) has persisted in a small number of endemic countries despite decades of eradication efforts. Ongoing GWD transmission in these countries underscores the need to examine behavioral, environmental, and surveillance-related drivers. The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess associations among risk factors, including dog tethering, pond treatment with Abate, and community awareness, and GWD incidence. The study also examined the relationship between climate-related environmental factors and GWD case distribution, as well as the influence of awareness levels on GWD rumor reports. Guided by the PRECEDE–PROCEED framework, this retrospective secondary analysis used data from national eradication …
Educating Health Care Workers To Reduce Stigma And Create A Supportive Environment For Individuals With Substance Use Disorder, Rosette Nakiyemba Wakanabo
Educating Health Care Workers To Reduce Stigma And Create A Supportive Environment For Individuals With Substance Use Disorder, Rosette Nakiyemba Wakanabo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project was a staff education project aimed at addressing a critical practice problem within nursing related to stigma faced by individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in health care settings. The practice-focused question guiding the project addressed whether structured education and skill building could reduce stigma among health care workers toward patients with SUD. The purpose of this project was to enhance health care workers’ understanding of stigma and to equip them with practical tools and strategies to foster inclusive, empathetic, and effective care environments. The training was delivered in a workshop format that combined evidence-based strategies with …
Developing Cross-Cultural Competence And Media Literacy Through Multi-Modal Instruction And Projects, Michelle Verbitskaya, Alla Kourova, Irina Pidberejna
Developing Cross-Cultural Competence And Media Literacy Through Multi-Modal Instruction And Projects, Michelle Verbitskaya, Alla Kourova, Irina Pidberejna
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
We explore the integration of Media Literacy in the 2-year Russian language STARTALK program, “How Words Shape People: Understanding Business Russian Through Proverbs.” Given the current geopolitical climate, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine, fostering critical engagement with media has become more essential than ever. By encouraging students to interact with multimedia resources—including animated videos, podcasts, news articles, and the Russian National Corpora—the curriculum aims to enhance both language and media literacy skills. Media Literacy’s Five Key Framework is applied to guide students in analyzing media critically while producing academic projects and cultural responses. We present a curriculum that fosters …
Teachers’ Challenges In Implementing The New Mexican School’S Educational Model, Mayra Margarito Gaspar
Teachers’ Challenges In Implementing The New Mexican School’S Educational Model, Mayra Margarito Gaspar
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
This scholarly essay explores the challenges that teachers face in implementing the Nueva Escuela Mexicana (NEM) [new Mexican school] educational model, which prioritizes project-based and interdisciplinary learning over subject-based instruction. The NEM’s flexible approach requires teachers to independently structure lessons, ensuring continuity without a predefined thematic sequence. Collaboration is essential, yet many educators struggle with interdisciplinary coordination, especially in secondary education. Limited planning time and curricular flexibility further complicate implementation. Teachers in marginalized areas also face resource constraints, which hinders project-based learning. Additionally, the NEM’s textbooks, which are designed for integrative learning, lack clear organization and guidelines and make them …
Mental Health Disparities In Hospital Admissions For Youth With And Without Autism, Ben Pfingston, Lindsey Sneed
Mental Health Disparities In Hospital Admissions For Youth With And Without Autism, Ben Pfingston, Lindsey Sneed
Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
The purpose of this study was to compare mental health diagnoses in a sample of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and youth without ASD (non-ASD) admitted to inpatient hospitals across the United States. We hypothesized that autistic youth would have a greater proportion of co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses compared to their typically developing peers. To do this, we conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) 2019 Kids’ Inpatient Database (KID). We compared the proportions of co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses between autistic and typically developing youth. Compared to 21% of non-ASD admissions, 36% of the ASD admissions …
Evidence-Based Child Welfare Screening And Assessment Practices, Kristin V. Richards, Melissa A. Moyer
Evidence-Based Child Welfare Screening And Assessment Practices, Kristin V. Richards, Melissa A. Moyer
Journal of Social Work in the Global Community
This action research project examined the screening and assessment behaviors of child welfare workers in the southwestern region of the United States. With the use of a focus group, the study addressed whether social workers’ knowledge of evidence-based practice influenced their implementation of evidence-based practice in child welfare screening and assessment, and whether the agency environment affects evidence-based practice implementation and use. The family systems theory was used to evaluate child welfare practitioner work and systems theory was used to evaluate the child welfare system in the region of the study. Social workers’ knowledge of evidence-based practices and the impact …