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Educators’ Perspectives Of Science Instruction In Title I Elementary Schools To Improve Achievement, Sidonye Maria Coaxum Aug 2024

Educators’ Perspectives Of Science Instruction In Title I Elementary Schools To Improve Achievement, Sidonye Maria Coaxum

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The problem addressed in this study was that students in upper elementary at four Title I elementary schools did not meet district achievement standards in science for four consecutive years, which could impede their educational and employment futures. Little is known how teachers in these elementary grades taught science content to improve student achievement. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore five upper elementary educators’ perspectives of science instruction to improve achievement in Title I elementary schools in a southeastern state. The conceptual framework that grounded this study was a three-dimension concept of science, including scientific and …


Co-Occurring Disorders In The Juvenile Justice System: Clinicians’ Attitudes, Skills, And Knowledge, Wendi Watson Aug 2024

Co-Occurring Disorders In The Juvenile Justice System: Clinicians’ Attitudes, Skills, And Knowledge, Wendi Watson

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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 …


Factors That Influence Elementary School Teachers Who Refer Students To Special, La' Trina Dudley Aug 2024

Factors That Influence Elementary School Teachers Who Refer Students To Special, La' Trina Dudley

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There is an overrepresentation of African American students in special education classes; placing African Americans disproportionately in special education classes lowers their self-esteem and compromises their academic performance. This study aimed to increase understanding of the meaning-making processes elementary school general education teachers use to refer African American students for special education services. I used critical race theory (CRT) to support the study, which suggests that structural racism in schools harms African American students' self-esteem and academic achievement. Two research questions directed the study: What are the decision-making processes of elementary school teachers who refer African American students for special …


Adhd And Chronic Anhedonia: Antecedents Of Treatment-Resistant Depression And Suicidality In Adults, Tia Sternat Aug 2024

Adhd And Chronic Anhedonia: Antecedents Of Treatment-Resistant Depression And Suicidality In Adults, Tia Sternat

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Depression is a chronic and debilitating disorder. Approximately 280 million people live with depression, and more than 700,000 lives are lost due to suicide each year. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a severe form of depression which is highly correlated with comorbid psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and associated with increased suicidality. Anhedonia, the reduced ability to experience pleasure, is associated with various psychiatric conditions, including ADHD. The theoretical framework for this study was the biopsychosocial model. Depression may be diagnosed in accordance with a defined cluster of symptoms, and/or how symptoms are experienced vary by individuals …


K To 8 Teachers’ Experiences Using Project-Based Learning, Coleen Morgan Aug 2024

K To 8 Teachers’ Experiences Using Project-Based Learning, Coleen Morgan

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The problem in this study was that despite encouragement from administrators, kindergarten through Grade 8 teachers struggled to use project-based learning (PBL) in a local school in the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS). Rooted in Kilpatrick’s progressive philosophy of education and Piaget’s theory of constructivism, this basic qualitative study focused on teachers’ experiences using PBL. Research questions in this study related to teachers’ experiences using PBL in private classrooms in kindergarten through Grade 8 and challenges that influence teacher use of PBL in private classrooms. Data were gathered through semistructured interviews with 10 teachers. Results of this …


Teachers’ Perspectives Of Readiness, Academic, And Social Skills Of First Graders Who Did Not Attend Kindergarten, Kathryn Mary Hogan Aug 2024

Teachers’ Perspectives Of Readiness, Academic, And Social Skills Of First Graders Who Did Not Attend Kindergarten, Kathryn Mary Hogan

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Research suggests that kindergarten attenders benefit from the time spent learning basic academic and social skills. Skills students learn in kindergarten lead to skills taught in first grade and school readiness; however, many children do not attend kindergarten. The problem under study was that records indicate that many students do not attend kindergarten, and so may not be ready for first grade. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of first grade teachers in a southeastern U.S. state regarding the readiness for first grade of students whose entry records indicate they did not attend kindergarten. Pianta’s theory …


Staff Education To Enhance Healthcare Providers' Use Of The Phq-9 Assessment Tool, Priscilia Nguh Aug 2024

Staff Education To Enhance Healthcare Providers' Use Of The Phq-9 Assessment Tool, Priscilia Nguh

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Depression is a common mental health issue that has a substantial impact on people’s well-being and healthcare results. While there is ample evidence of depression’s harmful impact, the difficulty of accurate diagnosis remains. Inadequate screening of depression in primary health clinics results in treatment delays. The PHQ-9 is a tool to diagnose depression, however many clinicians are unfamiliar with its use. As a result, individuals susceptible to depression may not receive timely appropriate management, leading to poor health outcomes and higher healthcare utilization. This practice focused project aimed to understand if staff education would improve healthcare providers’ knowledge regarding use …


Socioeconomic Determinants And Maternal Mortality In Liberia, Monee Sherman Aug 2024

Socioeconomic Determinants And Maternal Mortality In Liberia, Monee Sherman

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High rates of pregnancies and childbirth contribute to a heightened risk of maternal mortality among women between 15 and 49 in Liberia. Most women are uninformed about their maternal risk behaviors, symptom severity, and delayed care-seeking. The mortality rate for women between 25 and 34 during pregnancy and childbirth is unacceptably high. The highest increase in maternal mortality rates is seen among women between 40 and 44 who choose to delay motherhood. In Liberia, the deaths of 4.5 women a day are caused by complications during pregnancy and childbirth. We examined the influence of participant background characteristics, socioeconomic factors, and …


Predictors Of Antisocial Behavior Among Hispanic Adults, Mara Page Aug 2024

Predictors Of Antisocial Behavior Among Hispanic Adults, Mara Page

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Antisocial behavior can lead to serious social and legal consequences such as long-term involvement in criminal activities. Although there has been much research on predictors of antisocial behavior, such as perceived economic status, parental communication, impulsivity, substances, parenting styles, and parental involvement, little has been researched on how these apply to the Hispanic population. Grounded in Gottfredson and Hirschi’s general crime theory, the purpose of this nonexperimental correlational survey design study was to assess whether sensation-seeking behavior, self-control, parental monitoring, religious coping, perceived social support, and rugged resilience predicted antisocial behavior among Hispanic adults. A sample of 167 Hispanic adult …


Administrator Perspectives On Challenges And Opportunities In Assisting Teachers Transition To Online Teaching During Covid-19, Itari Beryl Hinds Aug 2024

Administrator Perspectives On Challenges And Opportunities In Assisting Teachers Transition To Online Teaching During Covid-19, Itari Beryl Hinds

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During the COVID-19 global pandemic, there was no precedence set or documented protocol to govern the transition from face-to-face to online teaching. The purpose of this study was to explore middle school administrators' perspectives on their challenges and opportunities when assisting teachers as they transitioned from face-to-face to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bass’s transformational leadership theory was used as the conceptual framework to emphasize the need for administrators to motivate teachers to persevere and adapt during times of crisis. The study’s two research questions were designed to explore administrators’ perspectives on whether they experienced challenges or opportunities when …


Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions On Well-Being Following The Covid-19 Pandemic, Janith Rena Rhodes Aug 2024

Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions On Well-Being Following The Covid-19 Pandemic, Janith Rena Rhodes

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The problem addressed through this study was the decrease in early childhood (EC) teachers’ well-being since 2021 at a southeastern school district (SESD, a pseudonym) following the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the personal and professional well-being of EC teachers during the post-pandemic teaching environment to gain an understanding of how the school district can support teachers so that they work effectively. The conceptual framework for this study was Seligman’s (2016) multidimensional PERMA model, which was found useful for understanding employees’ well-being for all employees at work. Data were collected through semistructured interviews of …


Anticipatory Grief Narratives Of Caregivers Of Children With Cockayne Syndrome, Emily T. Smith Aug 2024

Anticipatory Grief Narratives Of Caregivers Of Children With Cockayne Syndrome, Emily T. Smith

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Knowledge of the impending death of a loved one has been connected with experiences of anticipatory grief. Specific grief experiences such as caring for a parent with dementia and caring for a child with cancer have been explored. Other rarely occurring anticipatory grief experiences have yet to be explored. The occurrence of Cockayne syndrome (CS) is 2.7 births in 1,000,000 worldwide. CS caregivers begin grieving the moment they learn of their child’s diagnosis, and counseling professionals are ill prepared to counsel the bereaved in even the more typical post death situations. Therefore, this qualitative, narrative study asked the question: what …


Experiences With Therapeutic Adherence Among Hiv Positive Older Adults In Puerto Rico, Isaida Cabrera-Montero Aug 2024

Experiences With Therapeutic Adherence Among Hiv Positive Older Adults In Puerto Rico, Isaida Cabrera-Montero

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HIV/AIDS infection, which originally was a fatal disease, is now a treatable, chronic disease with which people can live to reach 70 years of age or older if they comply with treatment. HIV treatment requires adherence to medications, but there is a lack of evidence on therapeutic adherence among older adults in Puerto Rico. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenology study, guided by the health belief model, was to provide a better understanding of HIV therapy adherence among older adults living in Puerto Rico. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 10 HIV-positive adults aged 65 years or older who were …


Educating Nursing Staff On Urinary Tract Infections, Eldarada Rosamay Searcy Aug 2024

Educating Nursing Staff On Urinary Tract Infections, Eldarada Rosamay Searcy

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The primary objective of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to educate staff on urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention. A gap in practice was identified among nursing staff at an assisted-living facility who lacked current, evidence-based knowledge. This project was conducted to determine whether educating staff on UTI prevention increased their knowledge. Knowles’s adult learning theory and the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation model were used as the theoretical framework that guided this project. Eighty-eight healthcare workers at the project site voluntarily participated in this project. Before the education session, a 10-question, multiple-choice pretest was administered to …


Recidivism: Putting A Stop To The Revolving Door, Kathy Crowder Green Aug 2024

Recidivism: Putting A Stop To The Revolving Door, Kathy Crowder Green

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Recidivism is a powerfully adverse factor in the lives of individuals who seek to reintegrate into society and the community at large. In this qualitative research, former inmates who were successfully released and had never been convicted within one year of their release were interviewed to discover the rationale. The research focused on understanding the skills and traits obtained through the Alternative Custody Program that can effectively reduce recidivism. Utilizing a phenomenological design, the purpose of this study was to understand the effects of program participation on the lives of former inmates concerning recidivism. Interviews lasting approximately an hour were …


Waste Management Process And Malaria-Induced Child Mortality In Côte D’Ivoire., Kouame N'Guessan Aug 2024

Waste Management Process And Malaria-Induced Child Mortality In Côte D’Ivoire., Kouame N'Guessan

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Malaria-induced child mortality is a Sub-Saharan African phenomenon, and Côte d'Ivoire, in West Africa, has one of the highest rates. This general qualitative study investigates waste management as a potential factor of malaria-induced child mortality to inform policy changes and fill a gap in the body of knowledge. The study is grounded in Skocpol's policy feedback theoretical framework. The research question explored aspects of waste management in Côte d'Ivoire which contribute to the high rate of malaria-induced child mortality. Eighteen participants, equally divided into three groups, were purposely recruited via email and WhatsApp messages for semi-structured interviews using a smartphone …


The Impact Of Viet Nam’S Socialization Policy On Education And Health Equity Among Disadvantaged Children, Trang Quynh Nguyen Aug 2024

The Impact Of Viet Nam’S Socialization Policy On Education And Health Equity Among Disadvantaged Children, Trang Quynh Nguyen

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The Xa hoi hoa (socialization) policy was officially adopted by the government of Viet Nam in the late 1990s as a coping strategy for its acute funding shortage in public services with the intent of improving social equity. There was hardly any assessment on the policy to learn its impact on social equity as documented in its key document. Using secondary data from UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys conducted in Viet Nam and Viet Nam Household Living Standards Surveys, this study examined the policy’s impact on education and health outcomes among disadvantaged children’s cohorts: the rural, the ethnic minorities and …


Strategies For Mitigating The Impact Of Naira Depreciation On Nigerian Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Olasubomi Adeola Ogunmokun Aug 2024

Strategies For Mitigating The Impact Of Naira Depreciation On Nigerian Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Olasubomi Adeola Ogunmokun

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In Nigeria, foreign exchange fluctuations impact most businesses and individuals daily. Small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders in the southwestern region of Nigeria often lose business profitability as the naira currency continuously depreciates in foreign exchanges. Grounded in the purchasing power parity theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore successful strategies that SME leaders used to mitigate the impact of naira depreciation on business profitability. The participants were six SME leaders who mitigated naira depreciation impacts. Data were collected using remote semistructured interviews and reviews of publicly available organization documents. Through inductive thematic analysis, three …


Best Practices To Improve Staffing And Retention For Women’S Health Providers In The Clinic Setting At The Veterans Health Administration, Tiffany Alexander Aug 2024

Best Practices To Improve Staffing And Retention For Women’S Health Providers In The Clinic Setting At The Veterans Health Administration, Tiffany Alexander

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States providing care to veterans and eligible family members with a growing population of female veterans. This has led to the need to maintain adequate physician staffing for the care of this unique population. The purpose of this integrative review was to identify strategies for maintaining women’s health providers to support the growing population of female veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma and require specialized care in the women’s health clinic setting. This integrative review provided an analysis of empirical and nonempirical literature within …


Pregnancy Intention, Perinatal Depression, Birth Weight, And Premature Delivery Among Black Women, Chantay Philease Mcneil Aug 2024

Pregnancy Intention, Perinatal Depression, Birth Weight, And Premature Delivery Among Black Women, Chantay Philease Mcneil

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Perinatal depression among Black women results in significant public health burdens, interacting with systemic disparities to create disproportionate risks of adverse birth outcomes. The present study explored the moderating effect of pregnancy intention on the relationship between perinatal depression and adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight and preterm delivery among Black women living in the southern United States. Using secondary data from the 2016-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), data were analysed from 9825 black women across eight southern states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. The statistical approach included chi-square tests and …


Postsecondary Arabic-Speaking English As A Foreign Language Learners’ Perceptions Of Learning English Sentence Structure, Mohammad Hamed Adam Aug 2024

Postsecondary Arabic-Speaking English As A Foreign Language Learners’ Perceptions Of Learning English Sentence Structure, Mohammad Hamed Adam

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Writing proper English sentences poses a significant challenge for Arabic-speaking postsecondary students studying English as a Foreign Language (EFL) due to substantial differences between Arabic and English syntactic structures. This basic qualitative study explored the perceptions of Arabic-speaking EFL learners at an Arabian university regarding the challenges they faced in mastering English sentence structure, especially after analyzing errors in their written assignments. The conceptual framework for the study used Corder’s error analysis model and Selinker’s interlingual theory to guide students in revising their errors. The research questions focused on students’ perceptions of learning English sentence structure and identifying syntactic errors …


Stockholm Syndrome And Divorce-Related Decision Making Of The Abused Spouse, Simela Sidiropoulou Aug 2024

Stockholm Syndrome And Divorce-Related Decision Making Of The Abused Spouse, Simela Sidiropoulou

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Knowledge of the challenges faced by domestic violence victims with Stockholm Syndrome (SS) symptoms during divorce was limited at the time of the current study. Previous findings supported frequent occurrence of doubts during divorce proceedings due to SS, with negative effects on victims’ well-being after separation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate victims’ decision making processes affected by SS features. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with six mental health providers treating victims with SS symptoms during divorce proceedings. Interpretive phenomenological analysis was applied to identify vital experiences through the perspective of therapists. Analysis determined four themes. …


Community Reintegration After A Psychiatric Hospitalization: Perceptions Of Psychiatric Facility Providers, Paige Radtke Aug 2024

Community Reintegration After A Psychiatric Hospitalization: Perceptions Of Psychiatric Facility Providers, Paige Radtke

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Reintegrating into the community after a psychiatric hospitalization can be a daunting task, and one that patients with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) may experience multiple times throughout their lifetime. While research has been conducted demonstrating the barriers to successful community reintegration after a psychiatric hospitalization, a better understanding of the lived experiences of inpatient social workers regarding the discharge process is necessary to continue to decrease the risk of re-hospitalization. The purpose of the study was to identify the perceived elements necessary to establish successful discharge plans such that patients with SPMI are less likely to experience subsequent …


The Lived Experiences Of African Canadian Custodial Caregivers Of Minors With A Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In Alberta, Canada, Angelina Abong Atsimbom Aug 2024

The Lived Experiences Of African Canadian Custodial Caregivers Of Minors With A Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder In Alberta, Canada, Angelina Abong Atsimbom

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a broad range of symptoms, skills, impairments, or disability. It is characterized by a persistent deficit in group communication and social interaction, limited behaviors such as walking, and less interest in interacting with others and participating in social events. Existing studies suggest that there are many unique challenges associated with caring for a child with ASD. Despite growing evidence of an increase in diagnosis and greater awareness of the challenges associated with caring for children on the autism spectrum, there remains a gap in the research about the unique experiences of custodial caregivers of minors …


Experiences And Perspectives Of Healthcare Professionals With Hypnotherapy For Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, Ja'quavia Lynn Demus Aug 2024

Experiences And Perspectives Of Healthcare Professionals With Hypnotherapy For Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors, Ja'quavia Lynn Demus

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Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has been defined as one of the most prevalent forms of childhood trauma. Current treatment approaches for adult survivors of CSA often fail to provide timely or sufficient relief, indicating a pressing need for more diverse and innovative therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal recovery. Hypnosis is one treatment method available and has been proven to provide reliable and timely recovery for other complex traumas. The purpose of this study was to gain knowledge on healthcare professionals expressed experiences and treatment of adult CSA survivors, while also exploring their efficacy and usage of clinical hypnotherapy as a …


Urban Principals’ Leadership Practices Needed To Implement Culturally Responsive Curricula And Instruction, Dr. Shervon Thompson-Slappy Aug 2024

Urban Principals’ Leadership Practices Needed To Implement Culturally Responsive Curricula And Instruction, Dr. Shervon Thompson-Slappy

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The problem addressed in this study is that the number of historically marginalized and diverse students in U.S. classrooms is rapidly increasing and schools are not prepared to address the need for culturally responsive curriculum and instruction. This study is important because K-12 principals are challenged to address equity, inclusion, and academic and behavioral barriers for this student population. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore twelve K-12 principals' leadership experiences implementing culturally responsive curricula and instruction in their urban schools. Principals, who attended a district-level CRSL professional development, were purposefully selected to participate in semistructured interviews. …


Residential Street Trees And Cardiovascular Disease Among Urban-Dwelling Mexican Adults, Christine Campbell Aug 2024

Residential Street Trees And Cardiovascular Disease Among Urban-Dwelling Mexican Adults, Christine Campbell

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a significant public health burden in Mexico despite national efforts to address traditional risk factors. With growing evidence that elements of nature can improve physical and mental health of people living in cities, this quantitative epidemiological study of secondary data examined the relationship between the presence of street trees in Mexican metropolitan areas and self-reported CVD in adults over age 40. The integrated socio-environmental model of health and well-being provided the conceptual framework for the study. A secondary data analysis was performed using combined individual health data from Mexico’s 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey and …


Human Rights Violations Against Legal Immigrants In Minnesota, John Ewu Aug 2024

Human Rights Violations Against Legal Immigrants In Minnesota, John Ewu

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Despite legal entitlements to protections under the International Bill of Human Rights, legal immigrants in Minnesota face human rights violations, including discrimination, harassment, and denial of essential services. These violations hinder their well-being, social integration, and economic stability, exacerbate existing disparities, and their ability to provide for their families and secure legal representation. The purpose of this study was to provide information that could be used in considering policy reforms to improve the treatment of immigrants in Minnesota. This was achieved by exploring how Mexican, Somali, and Hmong legal immigrants experienced human rights violations in Minnesota as a vulnerable population …


The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Acculturative Stress, And Cognitive Function In South-Asian Immigrants, Suchana Das Bandhan Jul 2024

The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Acculturative Stress, And Cognitive Function In South-Asian Immigrants, Suchana Das Bandhan

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Although previous research has indicated that acculturative stress and lack of physical activity may contribute to age-related cognitive decline in older immigrants, previous research has not investigated the combined influence of acculturative stress and physical activity on cognitive function in a population of older immigrants. This quantitative correlational study aimed to investigate this relationship among older South-Asian immigrants using acculturation theory to guide the research. Acculturative stress was measured using the Social, Attitudinal, Familial, Environment Acculturative Stress Scale. Physical activity was measured using the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors. Cognitive functioning was measured using the Trail-Making test, Stroop …


Sociocultural Effects On Suicidal Ideation Among South Asian Immigrants, Rezwana Ahmed Choudhury Jul 2024

Sociocultural Effects On Suicidal Ideation Among South Asian Immigrants, Rezwana Ahmed Choudhury

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With the growing South Asian immigrant population in the West, it is necessary to conduct suicide-related studies among this population to understand the reasons behind suicidal ideation faced by this population. This quantitative cross-sectional survey design study aimed to examine sociocultural factors that may be associated to the risk level of suicidal ideation among South Asian immigrants in the United States. A survey questionnaire was developed using a combination of demographic questions and existing instruments: the Suicide Ideation Attributes Scale, Religious Belief Salience Scale, Suinn-Lew Asian Self-Identity Acculturation Scale, and Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants—S. Data were collected from a …