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Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall
Exploring Associations Between Poverty, Race/Ethnicity, Gender, And Childhood Obesity In Cherokee County, South Carolina, Lillie Mae Hall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childhood obesity (CHO) rates have increased significantly worldwide over the last decade. The magnitude of CHO extends beyond physical health to include economic stability, social connections, and access to daily living resources. CHO is complex and requires a multifaceted approach that may differ from traditional prevention approaches and treatment. Over the years, interventions have focused on maintaining a balance of healthy eating and active living to reduce weight and promote lifelong behavior change. Body mass index (BMI) surveillance studies have been conducted in Cherokee County, South Carolina since 2012 to assess and inform CHO interventions. However, the data have not …
Effective Leadership For Supply Chain Management In The Big Data Era, Tianshu Wu
Effective Leadership For Supply Chain Management In The Big Data Era, Tianshu Wu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The diffusion of big data technology undergirds a fast and far-reaching digitalization process that has posed challenges for many supply chain organizations. Big data refers to large volumes of data from various sources in real time. Although the literature indicates the benefits and challenges of deploying big data within supply chain operations, there is a lack of research on the problem of lag-behind and the impact of digital disruption. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of big data and leadership strategy on supply chain management. The research questions focused on the current perceptions of big data …
The Lived Experiences Of Counselors Trained In Brainspotting With Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma, Tina Deveau
The Lived Experiences Of Counselors Trained In Brainspotting With Clients Who Have Experienced Trauma, Tina Deveau
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Exposure to trauma continues to be a significant issue for many individuals and is one of the leading reasons why clients seek counseling. Therefore, more trauma-informed and effective counseling interventions are needed to address the impact of trauma. Brainspotting has begun to rise in recognition as an intervention to treat trauma. The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of counselors trained in brainspotting with clients who have experienced trauma. The phenomenological study followed Husserl’s framework to understand the essence of the lived experiences of 12 counselors who integrate brainspotting with clients who have …
Effective Fiscal Strategies To Attain Operations Targets: A Pragmatic Inquiry, Gerard White
Effective Fiscal Strategies To Attain Operations Targets: A Pragmatic Inquiry, Gerard White
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective fiscal strategies to attain operations targets may hurt business outcomes and place unnecessary tax burdens on residents. Municipal administrators are concerned with effective fiscal strategies to achieve annual operations targets. Grounded by the value proposition budgeting theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore the effective fiscal strategies used by municipal administrators to attain their annual operations targets. The participants were seven municipal administrators who used effective fiscal strategies to achieve the targets of their annual operations. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public documentation, artifacts, and testimonials. Through thematic analysis, six themes were …
Perception Of Pre-Existing Dm2 Management Among Pregnant Asian Indian Immigrants During Covid-19, Sanya Bedi Grewal
Perception Of Pre-Existing Dm2 Management Among Pregnant Asian Indian Immigrants During Covid-19, Sanya Bedi Grewal
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that exerts a significant burden among communities by increasing healthcare costs, reducing productivity, higher rates for premature mortality, and tangible socioeconomic burden, which overall reduces the quality of life. The purpose of the study was to explore the perception of pregnant Asian Indian immigrants regarding diabetes self-management strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five women were recruited via purposive sampling from Facebook groups. Data were collected via individual interviews using Facebook groups. The health belief model was used to help understand and interpret the findings. Clarke and Braun’s thematic analysis method was used to …
Examining The Association Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk Factors Between African Immigrants Living In The United States And African Americans Born In The United States, Philip Effiong
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of the study was to investigate the risk factors for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among African immigrants and African Americans born in the United States to identify differences and similarities in their impact and prevalence. Variables considered as potential differentiators included alcohol consumption, income, educational levels, and smoking habits, age, and gender. The health belief model served as the theoretical framework. Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2016, logistic regression analyses were used to test for significant factors affecting T2DM prevalence in these groups. Results indicated that country of origin did not predict …
How African American Clergy Perceive The Cultural Relevance And Usefulness Of The Mental Health Guide For Faith Leaders, Lisa Marie Harris
How African American Clergy Perceive The Cultural Relevance And Usefulness Of The Mental Health Guide For Faith Leaders, Lisa Marie Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African Americans experience mental illness at a rate similar to White individuals but are less likely to seek professional mental health care. African Americans have traditionally turned to the Black church for mental health assistance. Various organizations have created mental health resources for clergy members, with varying levels of comprehensiveness. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how African American clergy perceived the cultural relevance and usefulness of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s Mental Health Guide for Faith Leaders. The study was conducted using critical race theory as its theoretical framework. Four experienced clergy participated in two …
Effective Sales Education Training Delivery Methods: A Pragmatic Inquiry, Eunice N. Onyelobi-Miller
Effective Sales Education Training Delivery Methods: A Pragmatic Inquiry, Eunice N. Onyelobi-Miller
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective training delivery methods developed and delivered to Generation Z employees negatively impact a sales organization’s overall profitability, causing the risk of reduction in force or business closure. Grounded in content, instructional design, programmed learning, and recommendation (CIP-R) framework, and diversity, individualism and teamwork, technology, and organizational supports (DITTO) framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies sales managers used to develop and deliver sales training for Generation Z employees to increase sales organizations’ revenues. The participants were 10 sales managers in the United States who trained Generation Z employees and impacted revenues. Data were …
Small Business Leaders' Strategies To Improve Organizational Performance, Gregory Scott Wilson
Small Business Leaders' Strategies To Improve Organizational Performance, Gregory Scott Wilson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small business leaders are concerned with leadership that will improve their organizational performance because 20% of new small businesses fail within the first 2 years of operation. Grounded in the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore leadership strategies small business leaders use to improve organizational performance. The project participants were six small business leaders in the Central Illinois area of the United States who successfully used leadership strategies to improve organizational performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and reviewing financial and annual reports. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) intellectual …
Splitting Attraction: A Phenomenological Study Of Coming Out With Discordant Sexual And Romantic Orientations Among Adults, Kayla Mangen
Splitting Attraction: A Phenomenological Study Of Coming Out With Discordant Sexual And Romantic Orientations Among Adults, Kayla Mangen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In discussions of attraction, most assume that one term applies to both sexual and romantic attraction and thus is all that one needs. However, for a group of individuals within the LGBTQ+ population, attraction varies between romantic and sexual, and therefore these individuals require multiple terms to accurately express their identities. Coming out is the process by which an individual expresses their identity both to themselves and to others. While much is known about this process, little is known about how identifying with different, or discordant, sexual and romantic orientations affects this process. The purpose of this phenomenological study was …
Stress And Coping Experienced By Mothers With Autoimmune Diseases While Parenting Children With Autism, Christine Marie Dillon
Stress And Coping Experienced By Mothers With Autoimmune Diseases While Parenting Children With Autism, Christine Marie Dillon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of individuals diagnosed with autoimmune diseases (AD) continues to rise, with the majority being women of childbearing age. There has been a concurrent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mothers of children with ASD are often the primary caretaker for their children, and report decreased quality of life and increased behavioral health concerns. AD and ASD have been studied separately through a quantitative lens, with findings demonstrating similarities between the two regarding potential etiology. Few qualitative studies have been conducted to understand the stress and coping experienced by mothers with AD parenting …
Staff Education For Nurses On Patient Education About When To Call The Doctor, Branderly Maliwa
Staff Education For Nurses On Patient Education About When To Call The Doctor, Branderly Maliwa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 2010, nearly 1 in 5 visits to the emergency department (ED) were categorized as potentially avoidable, resulting in a significant $65 billion increase in health care expenditures and exacerbating ED overcrowding. This project addressed whether a staff education initiative focused on evidence-based patient teaching strategies can enhance nurses’ patient education skills regarding when patients should seek medical attention. Utilizing theories, such as the diffusion of innovation theory and transformational theory, a staff education program was developed in this project informed by evidence-based practice. Credible sources, including nursing databases and professional organizations, were used to identify the gap in nursing …
Management Strategies To Improve Employee Retention And Organizational Performance, Fay Etta Catlett
Management Strategies To Improve Employee Retention And Organizational Performance, Fay Etta Catlett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee turnover is a problem that is pervasive and negatively impacts the productivity of organizations. Business leaders who do not have strategies to combat employee turnover within organizations will incur unbudgeted costs of replacing employees who leave organizations, which affects organizational performance. Grounded in Vroom’s motivational theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies business leaders use to retain experienced employees to improve organizational performance. The participants were 5 human resources and business leaders of various organizations who maximized employee retention and organizational performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of publicly available …
The Shift In The Roles Of Local Emergency Management Agencies In The Planning And Response To Civil Unrest, Howard Ray Simons
The Shift In The Roles Of Local Emergency Management Agencies In The Planning And Response To Civil Unrest, Howard Ray Simons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Local government's response to civil unrest has continually shown a concerning level of unpreparedness and how quickly inundated local government becomes during a response to civil unrest. The theoretical framework used for this study is knowledge management due to its ability to be used in different disciplines like emergency management, safety, and business. This framework is used to get all stakeholders to work in concert to attain strategically planned goals. The research question explored how the local emergency manager's knowledge and experience directly impacted strategic planning, response, and community relations during a civil unrest event? The research design was a …
Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations To Meet Performance Goals Through Employee, Allicia Graham
Strategies For Nonprofit Organizations To Meet Performance Goals Through Employee, Allicia Graham
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Dismal employee engagement can have an adverse effect on an organization’s productivity and profitability. Nonprofit organization leaders are concerned about employee engagement because the lack of it impedes meeting organizational performance goals. Grounded in engagement theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies that nonprofit organizational leaders used to increase employee engagement to meet organizational performance goals. The participants were six nonprofit industry leaders in the Northeast region of the U. S. who successfully implemented employee engagement strategies and met organizational performance goals. Data were collected through semi structured interviews and from publicly available data and …
Maternal Absence Of Female Offenders Convicted Of A Violent Crime, Smarlyn Colon
Maternal Absence Of Female Offenders Convicted Of A Violent Crime, Smarlyn Colon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this qualitative interpretative phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of maternal absence of female offenders convicted of a violent crime from the perspective of violent female offenders. Two research questions were addressed: (a) how female offenders convicted of a violence offense describe their lived experiences with their mother’s absence due to incarceration and (b) how maternal absence due to incarceration feature on female offenders’ reflections of what led to their violent offending. Interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to analyze data collected from 13 participants using semi structured interviews. The results revealed four themes: (a) the mother-child …
Teachers' Experience Serving Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Distance Learning, Mireya Escalante Torres
Teachers' Experience Serving Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Distance Learning, Mireya Escalante Torres
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
During the COVID-19 pandemic, stay-at-home orders forced millions of students attending schools in the United States to shift to distance learning. As pandemic restrictions lifted and schools reopened, an emerging trend was observed: many parents of children with disabilities chose to continue distance learning. This decision gains significance in the context of students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBDs) who are at a higher risk of disengagement from school. Educators need to understand how to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs within online learning frameworks. However, increasing engagement for students with EBDs in distance learning has not been well-researched. Drawing …
Implementation Of Social-Emotional Programs Found In Urban Elementary Schools In A Mid-Atlantic State, Stephanie Ann Gouskos
Implementation Of Social-Emotional Programs Found In Urban Elementary Schools In A Mid-Atlantic State, Stephanie Ann Gouskos
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
As the rise in need for social emotional learning (SEL) becomes apparent in schools, the lack consistent implementation in schools is apparent. Information has been collected stating how districts, schools, and teachers implement their own SEL lessons into the classroom to promote student well-being. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of administrators and teachers in urban elementary schools in a Maryland school district regarding possible barriers to consistent implementation of high-quality SEL. The theoretical framework for this study is based on CASEL’s SEL framework. The research questions focus on the perception of implementation and barriers …
Workplace Climate And Culture Experiences Of Black Lgbtq Public School K-12 Educators, Sidney Gaskins
Workplace Climate And Culture Experiences Of Black Lgbtq Public School K-12 Educators, Sidney Gaskins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Recruiting and retaining Black educators is a problem in the United States. Research into specific subgroups within this population, such as Black LBGTQ educators, can help identify ways to address this problem. In this qualitative study, five individuals were recruited who self-identified as Black or African American, LGBTQ, hold a current teaching certificate, have taught more than three years, and were 30 years or older. Data were collected from participants through semistructured interviews, and those data were analyzed. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to allow for their voices, perspectives, and experiences to be heard directly. Findings revealed 11 themes associated …
Social Identity Comparison Of Black And White Students Of Attend Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Korliss Hall Datcher
Social Identity Comparison Of Black And White Students Of Attend Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Korliss Hall Datcher
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Throughout college, social identity and belonging to social groups significantly shape an individual’s identity. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have become more diverse as more White students, faculty, staff, and administrators have begun to learn and work in this environment. This mixed-methods study aimed to contrast self-reported measures and experiences between Black and White students attending historically HBCUs. Social identity theory guided the study, as the theory suggests that groups, such as family, culture, and academic class, play a significant part in establishing pride and self-esteem. The qualitative component of the study explored the perceptions of social identity among …
Mitigating Burnout In Primary School Teachers Since The Covid-19 Pandemic, Janine Celeste Adrian
Mitigating Burnout In Primary School Teachers Since The Covid-19 Pandemic, Janine Celeste Adrian
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although teacher burnout has been experienced for decades, teachers faced additional stressors with the onset of COVID-19. Teachers faced newfound stressors due to lockdowns and restrictions on gathering face-to-face and instruction becoming virtual. Even the youngest students (kindergarten to fifth grade) had to be taught according to the virtual learning mandates. As a result, primary school teachers began to experience burnout differently. The purpose of this study was to explore the support primary school teachers needed to help mitigate the burnout they experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored what interpersonal, intrapersonal, or educational support helps mitigate burnout …
Domestic Violence: Lived Experiences Of Female Counselors, Franchesca Angelique Ortiz
Domestic Violence: Lived Experiences Of Female Counselors, Franchesca Angelique Ortiz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological research study involved exploring how effective heterosexual female counselors who have survived domestic violence (DV) are at counseling female clients experiencing DV. The goal was to gather rich firsthand data regarding lived experiences of female counselors. This study involved using in-depth semi-structured synchronous interviews with six counselors, listening to lived experiences, reading transcriptions, taking and reading notes in a journal during and after interviews, and analyzing data. Findings revealed female counselors who are survivors of DV are effective in their counseling roles within the profession. Themes that emerged from findings were intergenerational cycles, power and control, …
Education Reform: Exploring Human Services Needed To Address Disparities In Urban, Antonio Williams
Education Reform: Exploring Human Services Needed To Address Disparities In Urban, Antonio Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This investigation sought to delve into the complex issues surrounding racial and institutional racism within urban educational frameworks, emphasizing the substantial role that systemic obstacles and prejudices play in perpetuating educational inequities. Amidst an expanding corpus of literature on this topic, the nuanced contributions of human service interventions to ameliorate these inequities have been somewhat overlooked. The objective of this research was to fill this knowledge void by examining the perspectives and experiences of a diverse range of professionals within the K-12 educational sector, from a human services standpoint. The study utilized qualitative research methodology, gathering data through interviews with …
Relationship Between Nursing Home Covid-19 Vaccination Rates And Nursing Staff Turnover, Cassandra Parker-Brown
Relationship Between Nursing Home Covid-19 Vaccination Rates And Nursing Staff Turnover, Cassandra Parker-Brown
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected healthcare facilities in the United States, including nursing homes. Nursing home administrators found it challenging to provide adequate care for patients while ensuring the wellbeing of nursing staff. Many nursing home staff questioned the COVID-19 vaccine legitimacy due to vaccine’s quick development by pharmaceutical companies. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination rates (independent variable) and total nursing staff turnover (dependent variable). This study involved secondary data collected from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The primary research question involved the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination rates and total …
The Perceived Benefits Of Diversity Training And Governing Policy For Law Enforcement Agencies, Lance Isaiah Driskell
The Perceived Benefits Of Diversity Training And Governing Policy For Law Enforcement Agencies, Lance Isaiah Driskell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This research confronted a critical public administration challenge within a law enforcement agency: the absence of formal diversity training and policies. The study explored, from the perspective of officers, what the department should consider when developing future diversity training that can positively influence job performance, and from the perspective of officers, the policies or practices regarding diversity that would positively influence job performance. The study drew upon a conceptual framework, emphasizing the necessity of diversity training and its key components: why, who, what, and how. Employing a cross-sectional research design, quantitative data were gathered through surveys administered via SurveyMonkey to …
Evaluating Nurse Medication Education, Nina Marie Carter
Evaluating Nurse Medication Education, Nina Marie Carter
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Inefficient communication between nurses and patients increases the risk of medication errors and jeopardizes patient safety, ultimately resulting in lower patient satisfaction as indicated by Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to assess the impact of educating nurses on patient medication education using the teach-back method. Data were collected using HCAHPS survey responses from adult patients with medical conditions who had been discharged from a medical-surgical unit. The 32-item HCAHPS survey was used to capture their perceptions and experiences during their hospital stay. Data analysis entailed comparing HCAHPS …
Impact Of Workplace Racial Discrimination On The Health Of Black Men, Denise Richardson
Impact Of Workplace Racial Discrimination On The Health Of Black Men, Denise Richardson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived racially discriminatory experiences of Black men in the workplace in New York City and how those incidents affected their overall health. The study used Critical Race Theory as the theoretical framework and analyzed data gathered through semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Findings from coding analysis indicated that Black men routinely engaged in acts of John Henryism to receive positive recognition as they navigated negative societal stereotyping, namely proving that they, as individuals, were not negative stereotypes. Additionally, the study revealed that exposure to racial discrimination in the workplace …
Effects Of Personality On The Relationship Between Hybrid Work Characteristics And Employee Engagement, Cassandra J. Brewer
Effects Of Personality On The Relationship Between Hybrid Work Characteristics And Employee Engagement, Cassandra J. Brewer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The need for remote work has sparked a global discussion about the prospects of adopting home, office, remote, and hybrid work patterns. There are opportunities and challenges with the adoption of remote and hybrid work from individual, group, and leadership perspectives. In a post-COVID-19 world where changes to the way individuals work have been impacted, this study addresses the effect of the built environment on employee engagement and whether personality impacts the relationship between hybrid work characteristics and employee engagement in the modern workplace. A quantitative non-experimental, correlational multiple regression research design was used to analyze the relationships between variables. …
Stakeholder Perceptions Of Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Of Color In An Urban Alternative High School, Brian W. Willmott
Stakeholder Perceptions Of Chronic Absenteeism Among Students Of Color In An Urban Alternative High School, Brian W. Willmott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Chronic absenteeism negatively affects millions of U.S. students each year, and there has been little improvement in the past 2 decades despite the efforts of educational organizations nationwide. The purpose of this qualitative project study was to examine the perceptions of different stakeholders regarding how the factors that contribute to chronic absenteeism of students of color have affected attendance interventions in an alternative urban high school setting in Northeastern Ohio. The conceptual framework was Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, which explains that the development of individuals is influenced by the different environments in which they exist throughout their lives. Interviews were …
Parents’ Perspectives On School Readiness In Preschool-Age Children In Idaho, Courtney Painton
Parents’ Perspectives On School Readiness In Preschool-Age Children In Idaho, Courtney Painton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Over half of Idaho’s incoming kindergarteners lack the necessary school readiness skills. The environment in which the child lives and grows, which includes the child’s parents, determines the child’s readiness for school. This study addressed Idaho parents’ roles in preparing their preschool-aged child for kindergarten, and their current ability to access resources and information on school readiness. The study was grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, which provided a framework for the influence of parents on a child’s school readiness outcomes based on the idea that a person’s behavior evolves based on the relationship between the person and their environment. …