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Perceptions Of Leadership Effectiveness: An Exploratory Case Study Of Three Cameroonian School Principals, Prudence Avwontom Kono
Perceptions Of Leadership Effectiveness: An Exploratory Case Study Of Three Cameroonian School Principals, Prudence Avwontom Kono
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explored the school principal selection process in Cameroon where the political appointment of school principals with no plan for formal training was practiced. The purpose of this exploratory multiple case study was to explore and describe school principal perceptions of leader behaviors in urban Cameroon schools. Goldring’s learner-centered leadership approach was the conceptual framework that guided this study. Research questions were focused on school principals’ perceptions of behaviors, standards, and cultures that they believed are critical to effective leadership in urban Cameroon schools. A multiple case study design was used to capture insights and perceptions of three purposely …
Workplace Experiences Of Blind College-Educated Women, Lynne Koral
Workplace Experiences Of Blind College-Educated Women, Lynne Koral
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractBecause of the limited research on workplace experiences of blind college-educated women, policies have not been implemented that will lead to greater equity for this group. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the workplace experiences of blind college-educated women using the social construction theory. Data were collected from semi structured interviews with 11 blind college-educated women. Results indicated that accessibility in college or at work with websites and job applications presented the greatest obstacle to successful job seeking. State rehabilitative agencies were not considered to be effective in job development, placement, or promotion. Working from home was …
Adult Learners’ Perceptions Of Barriers That Delay Their Degree Completion At K University, Vincent De Paul Kouassi
Adult Learners’ Perceptions Of Barriers That Delay Their Degree Completion At K University, Vincent De Paul Kouassi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
As the population of adult learners increases in higher education institutions across the globe, recent studies demonstrate that they face barriers that delay their advanced degree completion. Although K University (pseudonym) had discussed this delay among its adult student population, no studies or interventions had been proposed to address the problem. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the adult learners’ perceptions of personal and institutional barriers that delayed their degree completion at K University. Johnstone and Rivera’s theory of internal and external barriers was the conceptual framework used in this study. Data collection was based on …
Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Leadership And Employee Engagement At A Child Advocacy Center, Andrew Krantz
Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Leadership And Employee Engagement At A Child Advocacy Center, Andrew Krantz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee engagement is essential for an organization to meet its mission and vision. When employees are not engaged, there are higher levels of turnover, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout. Furthermore, when employees are not engaged, there is a decrease in the quality of patient care. Behavioral health leaders can positively impact employee engagement by engaging in trauma-informed behavioral health leadership. This qualitative case study reviews the impact of trauma-informed behavioral health leadership on employee engagement at a large Child Advocacy Center in the northeastern United States who was struggling with low levels of employee engagement and high levels of turnover …
Stigma In Intimate Partner Relationships Among Ebola Survivors In Monrovia, Adam Monah Kyne
Stigma In Intimate Partner Relationships Among Ebola Survivors In Monrovia, Adam Monah Kyne
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Stigmatization among Ebola survivors poses a growing problem in Monrovia, resulting in fractured relationships and broken marriages due to the fear of contracting Ebola during intimate moments. This study explores the lived experience of stigmatization in intimate partner relationships among Ebola virus disease (EVD) survivors in Monrovia, guided by stigma theory. By sharing the experiences of survivors, the study sheds light on the effects of stigmatization on their intimate relationships and provides a platform for expressing their personal experiences. It reveals the profound impact of the disease on survivors’ lives and their relationships with their partners. Using a qualitative approach, …
K-3 Teacher Perspectives Regarding Herzberg’S Factors That Affect Teacher Retention, Leann Laury
K-3 Teacher Perspectives Regarding Herzberg’S Factors That Affect Teacher Retention, Leann Laury
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Abstract In the United States teacher retention in K-3 classrooms has declined, and so has the retention rate for the charter elementary school located in the study state. The problem is teacher retention rates in K-3 schools have declined in the U.S. The purpose of this basic qualitative research study was to explore teachers’ perspectives regarding factors that affect teacher retention. Factors were Herzberg et al.’s motivation (satisfaction) and hygiene (dissatisfaction), which was used as the conceptual framework to address teachers’ perspectives about why they choose to remain in a school with low retention rates. This study involved using semistructured …
The Experience Of Compassion Fatigue In School Counselors, Melissa Lynn Manganaro
The Experience Of Compassion Fatigue In School Counselors, Melissa Lynn Manganaro
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
School counselors play a crucial role in U.S. education. In recent years, their student caseloads have increased as more students are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. With additional stressors from providing social/emotional counseling, school counselors are vulnerable to secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue; however, research was limited on counselors' experiences of these conditions. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain understanding of school counselors' experiences of compassion fatigue and strategies for coping. Ten school counselors from public schools in Arizona, who had scored in the moderate- to high-risk range on the Compassion Fatigue Self-Test, …
Covid-19 Social Isolation And Young Adult Mental Well-Being And Socioeconomic Status As A Moderator, Falescia Ware Matlock
Covid-19 Social Isolation And Young Adult Mental Well-Being And Socioeconomic Status As A Moderator, Falescia Ware Matlock
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractIt is not currently known how social distancing guidelines impact mental health for emerging adults and whether socioeconomic status moderates this relationship. The psychosocial development theory states that emerging adults experience a psychological conflict—intimacy versus isolation—where the goal is to seek connections. Without connection, emerging adults are likely to experience impaired psychological well-being, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of perceived social distancing guidelines on the mental health of emerging adults and if this relationship is moderated by socioeconomic status. This study followed a quantitative comparative design of emerging …
Telecommuting Strategies In The Human Capital Management Industry, Rachael Mccalmon
Telecommuting Strategies In The Human Capital Management Industry, Rachael Mccalmon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Telecommuting became more entrenched in many corporations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in the number of telecommuting employees has presented new challenges to traditional employee management; some business leaders lack strategies to manage telecommuting employees while maintaining expected productivity levels. Grounded in the resource-based view conceptual framework, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies business leaders use to maintain productivity in employees who telecommute. The participants were four managers in the human capital management industry with a minimum of 2 years in their managerial role and telecommuting direct reports. Data were collected by conducting semistructured …
Understanding The Barriers Of Lgbtq Youth Aging Out Of The Foster Care System, Quadasha Mcilwaine
Understanding The Barriers Of Lgbtq Youth Aging Out Of The Foster Care System, Quadasha Mcilwaine
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Historically, there have been significant barriers experienced by youths aging out of the foster care system. A new area of focus highlights youths that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ). In this study, the opinions of LGBTQ youths who have aged out of the foster care system in North Carolina were explored and the barriers these youths may encounter as they transition into adulthood were illuminated. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory is the framework that was used to guide this study. A basic qualitative approach was used with semistructured interviews of 10 LGBTQ aged-out youths in North Carolina. …
Food And Income Insecurity And Academic Progress Among African American College Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gloria Brown Moore
Food And Income Insecurity And Academic Progress Among African American College Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Gloria Brown Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The impact of food insecurity on minority college students is an ongoing concern that reached new importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although researchers have examined food insecurity among college students during COVID-19, they had not explored the role of coping responses among African American college students during the onset of the pandemic. The purpose of this study was to investigate coping responses as mediators between situational stressors (students’ experiences of food insecurity, residential changes, and changes in employment) and academic progress among African American college students during COVID-19. The instruments used for this study were the Brief COPE Inventory, Global …
Minority Supervisees’ Experiences With Parallel Processing In Counseling Supervision, Dorothy Moore
Minority Supervisees’ Experiences With Parallel Processing In Counseling Supervision, Dorothy Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The population of mental health counselors mirrors the diversity of the people served by the counseling profession. Becoming a professional counselor in the United States requires a designated number of clinical supervision hours. The supervision process is designed to ensure a supervisee is equipped with the skills and develops the professional identity to serve the public. Studies have explored the phenomenon of parallel processing (the processes at work between a supervisee and client reflected in their relationship) from clinical supervisors’ perspectives, yet researchers agree that the supervisee initiates the phenomenon, and the voices of supervisees have not been captured. The …
Analysis Of Collective Bargaining And Macroeconomic Effects: Evidence From Ghana, Francis John Mozu
Analysis Of Collective Bargaining And Macroeconomic Effects: Evidence From Ghana, Francis John Mozu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Frequent labor strikes are a problem in Ghana that often interrupt the production of goods and the provision of services including health and education. The strikes primarily result from wage disputes that appear to arise from inflation and low real wages. Although there have been studies on collective bargaining and macroeconomic conditions in Ghana, there is a lack of research on the relationship between inflation as well as real wages, and collective bargaining labor strikes. This quantitative correlational study involving secondary data analysis was undertaken to help solve the problem by addressing the lack of evidence on the statistical significance …
Strategies To Mitigate Foreign Trade Costs And Regulations That Reduce Revenues, Allan Dithan Mugisa
Strategies To Mitigate Foreign Trade Costs And Regulations That Reduce Revenues, Allan Dithan Mugisa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Foreign trade costs and regulations can lead to unfavorable business outcomes. Business leaders in firms engaged in global trade express concerns about the potential negative impact of foreign trade costs and regulations on revenues. Grounded in the resource-based theory of firms, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies some small medical devices and supplies business leaders use to mitigate foreign trade costs and regulations that reduce revenues. Participants were four business leaders of medical device and supply firms who reversed declining revenues. Data were collected using in-person semi-structured interviews. Through thematic analysis, four themes were …
Leadership Strategies To Initiate And Reinforce Knowledge Sharing Among Employees, Morufat Olajumoke Oshineye
Leadership Strategies To Initiate And Reinforce Knowledge Sharing Among Employees, Morufat Olajumoke Oshineye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Knowledge loss due to the exit of experienced employees with critical knowledge results in significant financial and nonfinancial impacts on employees and organizational competitiveness. Business leaders are interested in finding strategies to initiate and reinforce employee knowledge sharing to prevent business failure. Grounded in social cognitive theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies business leaders in Nigerian oil and gas public sector agencies use to initiate and reinforce knowledge sharing among employees to prevent knowledge loss. The participants were five business leaders in Nigerian oil and gas public sector agencies who successfully initiated and …
Firm Size As A Moderator Of The Relationship Between Sustainability Practices And Organizational Performance In Banks, Abel Azuwueze Osuji
Firm Size As A Moderator Of The Relationship Between Sustainability Practices And Organizational Performance In Banks, Abel Azuwueze Osuji
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Bank managers are facing increasing pressure to adopt sustainable finance models that address stakeholders' diverse interests. It is important to understand how ESG strategies relate to corporate financial performance (CFP) to facilitate the adoption by bank leaders. Grounded in the triple bottom line and stakeholder theories, the purpose of this ex-post facto study was to examine the relationship between sustainability practices and the CFP of banks within the contingency of firm size. Secondary data on 226 global banks were collected from the Sustainalytics and FitchConnect databases. The results of the moderated multiple regression analysis indicated the two full models comprising …
Examining The Relationship Between Time Spent On Tasks, Job Responsibilities, And Job Satisfaction Among Nurse Practitioners, Iasia E. Owens
Examining The Relationship Between Time Spent On Tasks, Job Responsibilities, And Job Satisfaction Among Nurse Practitioners, Iasia E. Owens
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Managing patient care with the help of nurse practitioners is an expanding trend in healthcare and achieving job satisfaction is a priority for these professionals. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine two research questions and the associated variables concerning the relationship between time spent on tasks, job responsibilities, and job satisfaction among nurse practitioners. Conway’s role theory, which is used to explore and predict behaviors of workers in certain roles, informed this study. Data were derived from the 2017 National Survey of Nurse Practitioners and 972 participants were included. Correlation and linear regression analyses were used to …
The Reproductive Health Experienced By Female Shift Workers In The United States, Jessica Parsons
The Reproductive Health Experienced By Female Shift Workers In The United States, Jessica Parsons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Shift work has become a normalized part of the occupational schedule across all industries, where previous research has illustrated the detrimental effect on female reproductive health. The conceptual lens that this research used was based on shift work adaptation. Worker adaptability to shift work, through management of occupational and non-occupational demands, may be fundamental in reducing negative health outcomes associated with shift work. This descriptive qualitative study detailed the experiences of female shift workers in the United States to better understand the conditions, barriers, and perceptions of their reproductive health that lead to adaptive or maladaptive behavior amid a non-traditional …
Exemplary High School Teachers’ Practice Of Embedding Career Exploration In Stem Curricula, Cara Pekarcik
Exemplary High School Teachers’ Practice Of Embedding Career Exploration In Stem Curricula, Cara Pekarcik
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of individuals entering the workforce with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers is low across the United States. Although exposure to STEM careers through the intentional integration of career exploration can positively influence career choice, most student exposure to STEM career exploration occurs in after-school programs and dedicated summer programs but is limited in the general education curricula. The purpose of this study was to understand how and why high school STEM teachers embed career exploration into curricula even though local and national standards do not include these objectives. The conceptual framework for this …
Perceived Barriers To Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women, Damaris Perez
Perceived Barriers To Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women, Damaris Perez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractHispanic women are among the ethnic groups with higher cervical cancer rates in the United States. This mixed-method study was conducted to explore perceived barriers and self-efficacy-related factors to cervical cancer screening in foreign-born Hispanic women in Florida. The theory of planned behavior was applied to determine if behavioral intentions influence access to cervical cancer screening. The inclusion criteria included Hispanic women 18 years old and older without a hysterectomy history. Quantitative data were collected through a self-administered survey. A total of 84 individuals completed the survey. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine if sociodemographic factors are …
Influence Of Nurse Residency Programs On Turnover Intent For New Nurse Graduates, Ashley Raye Peters
Influence Of Nurse Residency Programs On Turnover Intent For New Nurse Graduates, Ashley Raye Peters
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nursing turnover and nursing intent to leave is increasing due to burnout, retirement, and a competitive labor market. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine whether there were statistical differences in turnover intent for nurses with new associate degrees and nurses with new bachelor’s degrees after participation in a nurse residency program. The theory of cognitive dissonance formed the foundation for the two research questions concerning whether there was a difference in turnover intent for nurses with associate degrees and nurses with bachelor's degrees after initial completion of a new nurse residency program and after a year of …
Strategies To Increase Membership In A Canadian Nonprofit Protecting Rights And Benefits Of Retired Military Personnel, Bruce Requa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit organization leaders with an advocacy mission are increasingly challenged to identify, convert, and maintain their membership base to sustain the effectiveness of their advocacy reach and effectiveness. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies some nonprofit leaders used to increase membership in a Canadian nonprofit protecting the rights and benefits of retired military personnel. The participants included four leaders of a small nonprofit organization in Ontario, Canada, who have directly or indirectly implemented membership strategies. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, client organizational documents, the organization’s website, an assessment of …
Perceptions Of Hiv-Positive Patients Towards Faith-Based Community Support In A Rural Setting, James D. Rollins
Perceptions Of Hiv-Positive Patients Towards Faith-Based Community Support In A Rural Setting, James D. Rollins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Studies have demonstrated different perspectives on faith-based organizations (FBOs). Various quantitative studies have been performed for many years; however, there is minimal qualitative research literature investigating the phenomenon of attitudes of HIV-positive patients in a faith-based structure. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of a sample of 7 participants aged 18-65 from rural areas of a southern U.S. state who have lived with HIV and have sought community support. The focus was on various interventions by rural religious community support programs. Patients’ perceptions and experiences regarding the possible improvement of their quality of life were …
Employee Engagement And Leadership In The Federal Sector, Quanekqua Tequila Russell Pringle
Employee Engagement And Leadership In The Federal Sector, Quanekqua Tequila Russell Pringle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
While levels of engagement have slightly increased, employee engagement in the U.S. federal government sector still significantly lags when compared to the private sector. When asked if organizational leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce, only 48% of U.S. federal government employees indicated a positive response. The purpose of this quantitative correlation study and primary research question was to determine to what extent, if any, does a relationship exist between perceptions of leadership communication and effectiveness and employee engagement in the U.S. federal government sector. The theoretical framework of this quantitative correlational study was informed by …
Strategies Automotive Manufacturing Managers Use To Deliver Work In Alignment With Project Milestones, Sashidhar Mr. Sankaranarayanan
Strategies Automotive Manufacturing Managers Use To Deliver Work In Alignment With Project Milestones, Sashidhar Mr. Sankaranarayanan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Project managers working in manufacturing firms in the automotive industry frequently face challenges such as cost overruns, schedule delays, and scope changes. Project managers often lack effective strategies to ensure that different departments deliver their work in alignment with project milestones, which can negatively affect project success rates. Grounded in the balanced scorecard framework, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies managers in the automotive manufacturing industry used in their different departments to deliver their work in alignment with project milestones. The participants were three project managers who had successfully implemented strategies that reduced the …
Influence Of Behavioral Leadership Strategies On Employee Engagement In Hospital Departments, Callie Selner
Influence Of Behavioral Leadership Strategies On Employee Engagement In Hospital Departments, Callie Selner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Lack of employee engagement as a result of deficient behavioral leadership strategies has the potential for adverse business outcomes on productivity, business mission, and strategy. As a result of this qualitative single case study, hospital department managers who apply behavioral leadership strategies are more likely to promote an environment conducive to employee engagement. Grounded in the employee engagement theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore behavioral leadership strategies hospital department managers use to promote an environment conducive to employee engagement. The participants were five hospital department managers who had been successful with employee engagement. Data …
Offshore Wind Industry Leaders’ Operations And Maintenance Management Strategies, Heather Louise Shimp
Offshore Wind Industry Leaders’ Operations And Maintenance Management Strategies, Heather Louise Shimp
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The difficulties offshore wind leaders have in managing operations and maintenance (O&M) costs threaten the ability to operate offshore wind farms profitably, diversify the energy supply, and reduce dependence on imported fuels. Grounded in the frameworks of Lean Six Sigma and McKinsey 7-S, the purpose of this qualitative multi-case study was to explore offshore wind farm leaders’ strategies to manage O&M costs in Europe. The participants were six offshore wind leaders who implemented strategies to successfully manage O&M costs for offshore wind farms located in Europe. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, participant observation, and reviewing public and participant-supplied documents. …
Lived Experiences Of Female Executives Leading During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jane Loya Ryan
Lived Experiences Of Female Executives Leading During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jane Loya Ryan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractThis basic qualitative study was conducted to explore the authentic leadership experiences of women as they navigated through the COVID-19 pandemic, including the challenges they faced, the decisions they made, the lessons learned, and what they would do differently in the future. The conceptual framework used in this study was the role congruity theory of prejudice toward female leaders and humanistic motivation theory, which were used to examine the gender disparities that pose challenges for female leaders. The research involved conducting online conference interviews with nine individuals. Volunteers met the following selection criteria: identified as a female with five or …
Social Workers’ Perspectives On Why Stepparents Kill, Laquitta Daniella Simms
Social Workers’ Perspectives On Why Stepparents Kill, Laquitta Daniella Simms
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The term accidental filicide refers to the death of a child that occurs inadvertently due to abuse or neglect. In this category of child homicides, death was not the intended outcome. Stepparents outnumber biological parents as the primary perpetrators of accidental filicide based on data collected nationwide. There is limited research on how child protection social workers perceive the risk and safety associated with accidental filicide by stepparents. The objective of this study was to investigate the safety and risk factors related to accidental filicide and the perceived barriers through the lens of child protection social workers who investigated allegations …
Impact Of Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams On Patient Quality Ratings, Sabrina Renee' Simpkins-Morris
Impact Of Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams On Patient Quality Ratings, Sabrina Renee' Simpkins-Morris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractLeaders of health care organizations have limited evidence of the impact of pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs) on quality outcomes for patients with an intermediate and high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine whether there was any significant difference in patient HCAHPS linear mean scores for instructions given about medication and overall care between acute care hospitals with and without PERT teams. Donabedian’s framework for assessing health care quality was used as the theoretical foundation for this research. Survey data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, as part of its Hospital Consumer …