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Influence Of Social Media On Business Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises, Annmarie Jennifer Calvert-Antoye
Influence Of Social Media On Business Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises, Annmarie Jennifer Calvert-Antoye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite the significant advantages of using social media marketing, an estimated 25% of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) promote products and services through social media. However, the lack of use by many convenience store managers often results in missed opportunities for increasing sales revenue and reaching a broader customer base. Grounded in the technology acceptance model, this qualitative descriptive study explored convenience store owners' social media strategies to increase brand awareness and grow sales to improve performance. The participants were eight convenience store owners in the Midwestern United States. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of public …
The Impact Of Counselor Educators’ Unprofessional Behavior On Students, Kristin Alyssa Dolph
The Impact Of Counselor Educators’ Unprofessional Behavior On Students, Kristin Alyssa Dolph
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Current research into Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited counseling programs has provided data that counselor educators and supervisors (CESs) who conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner affect their colleagues, peers, and students. Although there is an existing problem of unprofessionalism impacting students, there is a dearth of information on this exploration through a qualitative lens. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of counseling students impacted by their CESs displaying unprofessional behaviors. Participants were master’s-level counseling students in a brick and mortar CACREP-accredited program who were either …
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice During Online Instruction, Charmaine Bonds
Early Childhood Teachers’ Perspectives On Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice During Online Instruction, Charmaine Bonds
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Early childhood teachers had to restructure instruction when the COVID-19 pandemic began, and instruction was completed online. The problem was that early childhood teachers faced challenges using developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) in online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives on implementing DAP in online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic and what they needed to improve their use of quality DAP online instruction. The conceptual framework comprised the DAP and the positive technology development theories. The research questions were used to explore pre-K and kindergarten teachers' perspectives on …
The Impact Of Counselor Educators’ Unprofessional Behavior On Students, Kristin Alyssa Dolph
The Impact Of Counselor Educators’ Unprofessional Behavior On Students, Kristin Alyssa Dolph
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Current research into Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited counseling programs has provided data that counselor educators and supervisors (CESs) who conduct themselves in an unprofessional manner affect their colleagues, peers, and students. Although there is an existing problem of unprofessionalism impacting students, there is a dearth of information on this exploration through a qualitative lens. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of counseling students impacted by their CESs displaying unprofessional behaviors. Participants were master’s-level counseling students in a brick and mortar CACREP-accredited program who were either …
The Impact Of Mental Health Education On Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Paschal Chinedu Ukwu
The Impact Of Mental Health Education On Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Paschal Chinedu Ukwu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although there is a general awareness of the importance of mental health, the role of mental health education in shaping the perceptions and attitudes of Nigerian immigrants in the United States remains understudied. This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand the impact of mental health education on the attitudes and beliefs of Nigerian immigrants in the United States. The theoretical foundation for this study was the health belief model, which posits that an individual’s beliefs about health, perceived risks, and perceived benefits play a significant role in their health behaviors. The central research question concerned how mental health education …
The Impact Of Mental Health Education On Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Paschal Chinedu Ukwu
The Impact Of Mental Health Education On Nigerian Immigrants In The United States, Paschal Chinedu Ukwu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although there is a general awareness of the importance of mental health, the role of mental health education in shaping the perceptions and attitudes of Nigerian immigrants in the United States remains understudied. This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand the impact of mental health education on the attitudes and beliefs of Nigerian immigrants in the United States. The theoretical foundation for this study was the health belief model, which posits that an individual’s beliefs about health, perceived risks, and perceived benefits play a significant role in their health behaviors. The central research question concerned how mental health education …
Influence Of Social Media On Business Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises, Annmarie Jennifer Calvert-Antoye
Influence Of Social Media On Business Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises, Annmarie Jennifer Calvert-Antoye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite the significant advantages of using social media marketing, an estimated 25% of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) promote products and services through social media. However, the lack of use by many convenience store managers often results in missed opportunities for increasing sales revenue and reaching a broader customer base. Grounded in the technology acceptance model, this qualitative descriptive study explored convenience store owners' social media strategies to increase brand awareness and grow sales to improve performance. The participants were eight convenience store owners in the Midwestern United States. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of public …
Suicide Risk Assessment And Student Competency In Cacrep-Accredited Master's Counseling Programs, Meghan Kyle O'Meara
Suicide Risk Assessment And Student Competency In Cacrep-Accredited Master's Counseling Programs, Meghan Kyle O'Meara
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Suicide remains a public health issue, demanding proficient training of future counselors in suicide risk assessment (SRA). However, concerns persist regarding the competency of counselors-in-training (CITs) in this crucial area. This study explored the predictive relationship between theory of planned behavior (TPB) constructs and students’ perceived competency in SRA. Grounded in the TPB, the research addressed how attitudes (ATT), subjective norms (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) influence intentions and subsequent behavior, using a nonexperimental survey design to collect data from students in Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)–accredited master's counseling programs via a comprehensive questionnaire. …
Examining The Internet Hunting Styles Of Violent Sexual Predators Who Rape And Murder Their Victims, Rebecca Meyers
Examining The Internet Hunting Styles Of Violent Sexual Predators Who Rape And Murder Their Victims, Rebecca Meyers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The proposed study sought to explore the impact of the internet on the hunting styles of sexual predators who sexually assault and kill their victims. A sample of 32 cases, divided equally among offenders who used the internet to target adult females and those who did not use the internet, was used for the study. The findings showed that various internet-based platforms were used for targeting, including dating apps such as Grindr, Match.com, Meetme.com, Tinder, Craigslist, Sex chat rooms, Kik Messenger, and BDSM sites. Three themes emerged about the impact of the internet on the hunting styles of sexual predators …
Autoethnographic Examination Of Moral Distress While Working For The For-Profit Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sector, Kapil Nayar
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Interpersonal conflicts and moral distress due to authority figures' unethical and illegal practices are widely discussed topics in the literature. Coping with these experiences and becoming a whistleblower, however are understudied in the counseling field, and are often stigmatized yet advocated for in our codes of ethics. The purpose of this qualitative autoethnographic study is to (1) show moral distress exists in the for-profit sector of substance use disorder treatment; (2) moral distress results from counselors discovering evidence of unethical and illegal activities; (3) moral distress results from the act of blowing the whistle and (4) offers a roadmap for …
Suicide Risk Assessment And Student Competency In Cacrep-Accredited Master's Counseling Programs, Meghan Kyle O'Meara
Suicide Risk Assessment And Student Competency In Cacrep-Accredited Master's Counseling Programs, Meghan Kyle O'Meara
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Suicide remains a public health issue, demanding proficient training of future counselors in suicide risk assessment (SRA). However, concerns persist regarding the competency of counselors-in-training (CITs) in this crucial area. This study explored the predictive relationship between theory of planned behavior (TPB) constructs and students’ perceived competency in SRA. Grounded in the TPB, the research addressed how attitudes (ATT), subjective norms (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) influence intentions and subsequent behavior, using a nonexperimental survey design to collect data from students in Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP)–accredited master's counseling programs via a comprehensive questionnaire. …
Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders
Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Failure to retain employees negatively affects organizational financial sustainability. Small business leaders become concerned when their organizations fail to retain employees, resulting in increased costs and decreased competitiveness, organizational knowledge, team dynamics, and valuable human resources. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore leadership strategies some small business leaders use to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. The participants were six small business leaders in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area with successful strategies used to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and publicly …
Examining The Internet Hunting Styles Of Violent Sexual Predators Who Rape And Murder Their Victims, Rebecca Meyers
Examining The Internet Hunting Styles Of Violent Sexual Predators Who Rape And Murder Their Victims, Rebecca Meyers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The proposed study sought to explore the impact of the internet on the hunting styles of sexual predators who sexually assault and kill their victims. A sample of 32 cases, divided equally among offenders who used the internet to target adult females and those who did not use the internet, was used for the study. The findings showed that various internet-based platforms were used for targeting, including dating apps such as Grindr, Match.com, Meetme.com, Tinder, Craigslist, Sex chat rooms, Kik Messenger, and BDSM sites. Three themes emerged about the impact of the internet on the hunting styles of sexual predators …
Autoethnographic Examination Of Moral Distress While Working For The For-Profit Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sector, Kapil Nayar
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Interpersonal conflicts and moral distress due to authority figures' unethical and illegal practices are widely discussed topics in the literature. Coping with these experiences and becoming a whistleblower, however are understudied in the counseling field, and are often stigmatized yet advocated for in our codes of ethics. The purpose of this qualitative autoethnographic study is to (1) show moral distress exists in the for-profit sector of substance use disorder treatment; (2) moral distress results from counselors discovering evidence of unethical and illegal activities; (3) moral distress results from the act of blowing the whistle and (4) offers a roadmap for …
Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders
Strategies Small Business Leaders Use To Retain Employees To Reduce Turnover Costs, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Failure to retain employees negatively affects organizational financial sustainability. Small business leaders become concerned when their organizations fail to retain employees, resulting in increased costs and decreased competitiveness, organizational knowledge, team dynamics, and valuable human resources. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to identify and explore leadership strategies some small business leaders use to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. The participants were six small business leaders in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area with successful strategies used to retain employees to reduce turnover costs. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and publicly …
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leaders of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in driving the global economy; however, online start-ups often face high failure rates within their first year. Some start-up leaders fail to implement effective promotional strategies, hindering their ability to succeed in a competitive market. Grounded in the Baldrige performance excellence framework, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore effective strategies business leaders use to grow membership in an online start-up business. The participants were two senior leaders in the Toronto region’s start-up sector. Data were collected using semistructured interviews as well as a review …
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Business owners risk failure when they lack effective strategies for innovation and employee morale. In the fashion industry, many leaders have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar stores due to inadequate innovation and leadership strategies, which hindered their ability to adapt and thrive. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore and identify the strategies that fashion industry leaders use to improve employee morale, foster innovation, and drive business success. The participants consisted of seven fashion boutique leaders from the United States, each of whom managed either an active online boutique or a brick-and-mortar store. Data were …
Influence Of Demographics, Health, And Self-Objectification On Body Acceptance And Body Appreciation In Older Adults, Heather Russell
Influence Of Demographics, Health, And Self-Objectification On Body Acceptance And Body Appreciation In Older Adults, Heather Russell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prior research has examined the demographic, health, and activity factors influencing how young people, particularly young women, see themselves concerning body appreciation and acceptance. However, body appreciation and acceptance as perceived by older men and women have not been well-studied. The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which gender, age, quality of life assessment of physical and mental health, physical activity, and self-objectification influence body acceptance by others and body appreciation in adults ages 55-75. Self-objectification theory (SOT) was the framework used to examine the influence of two aspects of self-objectification (lack of autonomy and invisibility) …
Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell
Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Engaging employees during crises is an important issue in the nonprofit sector, where resource limitations constrain leaders’ options. Leaders of small assistance nonprofits are often concerned that disengaged employees may negatively affect productivity and organizational performance. Guided by the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore effective strategies used by leaders of small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California to enhance employee engagement during crisis situations. The participants consisted of eight chief officers and executive directors from small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California, all of whom had developed effective strategies to mitigate …
Influence Of Demographics, Health, And Self-Objectification On Body Acceptance And Body Appreciation In Older Adults, Heather Russell
Influence Of Demographics, Health, And Self-Objectification On Body Acceptance And Body Appreciation In Older Adults, Heather Russell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prior research has examined the demographic, health, and activity factors influencing how young people, particularly young women, see themselves concerning body appreciation and acceptance. However, body appreciation and acceptance as perceived by older men and women have not been well-studied. The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which gender, age, quality of life assessment of physical and mental health, physical activity, and self-objectification influence body acceptance by others and body appreciation in adults ages 55-75. Self-objectification theory (SOT) was the framework used to examine the influence of two aspects of self-objectification (lack of autonomy and invisibility) …
Strategies Business Owners Use To Comply With Federal State And Local Taxes, Olohigbe O. Abaya
Strategies Business Owners Use To Comply With Federal State And Local Taxes, Olohigbe O. Abaya
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Tax regulations are constantly changing, increasing complexity for business owners to meet federal, state, and local obligations. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including fines, legal action, and damage to a company’s reputation. Grounded in the planned behavior theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore practical steps small business owners take to comply with federal, state, and local tax requirements. Participants were seven business leaders in the United States. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, as well as a review of public websites and documents. Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: professional assistance, …
Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises Strategies For Sustainability And Profitability Beyond 5 Years, Bawi Ming
Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises Strategies For Sustainability And Profitability Beyond 5 Years, Bawi Ming
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Up to 80% of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first 5 years due to factors like financial mismanagement, market challenges, and insufficient long-term planning. To prevent these failures, organizational leaders must adopt effective sustainability strategies, as SME closures lead to job losses, economic instability, and lost innovation opportunities. Grounded in the resource-based view and general systems theories, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore successful strategies that SME leaders in Maryland used to sustain their businesses beyond their initial 5 years. Data were collected from six SME leaders using semistructured interviews and reviews …
Skincare Brands Strategies To Maintain A Competitive Advantage, Tracey Hicks-Kearse
Skincare Brands Strategies To Maintain A Competitive Advantage, Tracey Hicks-Kearse
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Skincare companies are facing significant challenges in remaining competitive due to a lack of brand loyalty. To stay competitive, skincare brand leaders must adopt innovative strategies to increase product awareness and foster brand loyalty. Grounded in Michael Porter's Theory of Management, this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the strategies skincare brand leaders use to strengthen brand loyalty and sustain a competitive advantage. The study involved five skincare brand leaders in New York City who implemented these strategies. Data were collected from semistructured interviews, social media, and websites. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Three themes emerged: …
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Organizational Leadership Strategies For Growing Membership In A Start-Up Online Business, Pascale Rheault
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leaders of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in driving the global economy; however, online start-ups often face high failure rates within their first year. Some start-up leaders fail to implement effective promotional strategies, hindering their ability to succeed in a competitive market. Grounded in the Baldrige performance excellence framework, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore effective strategies business leaders use to grow membership in an online start-up business. The participants were two senior leaders in the Toronto region’s start-up sector. Data were collected using semistructured interviews as well as a review …
Strategies Business Owners Use To Comply With Federal State And Local Taxes, Olohigbe O. Abaya
Strategies Business Owners Use To Comply With Federal State And Local Taxes, Olohigbe O. Abaya
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Tax regulations are constantly changing, increasing complexity for business owners to meet federal, state, and local obligations. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including fines, legal action, and damage to a company’s reputation. Grounded in the planned behavior theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore practical steps small business owners take to comply with federal, state, and local tax requirements. Participants were seven business leaders in the United States. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, as well as a review of public websites and documents. Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: professional assistance, …
Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell
Exploring Effective Employee Engagement Strategies During Times Of Crisis In Small Social Assistance Nonprofits, Andrea Purnell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Engaging employees during crises is an important issue in the nonprofit sector, where resource limitations constrain leaders’ options. Leaders of small assistance nonprofits are often concerned that disengaged employees may negatively affect productivity and organizational performance. Guided by the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore effective strategies used by leaders of small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California to enhance employee engagement during crisis situations. The participants consisted of eight chief officers and executive directors from small social assistance nonprofits in Northern California, all of whom had developed effective strategies to mitigate …
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Effective Transformational Leadership Strategies For Catalyzing Employee Morale For Innovation Within Fashion Boutiques, Jasmine Shanise Glover
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Business owners risk failure when they lack effective strategies for innovation and employee morale. In the fashion industry, many leaders have been forced to close their brick-and-mortar stores due to inadequate innovation and leadership strategies, which hindered their ability to adapt and thrive. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore and identify the strategies that fashion industry leaders use to improve employee morale, foster innovation, and drive business success. The participants consisted of seven fashion boutique leaders from the United States, each of whom managed either an active online boutique or a brick-and-mortar store. Data were …
Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises Strategies For Sustainability And Profitability Beyond 5 Years, Bawi Ming
Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises Strategies For Sustainability And Profitability Beyond 5 Years, Bawi Ming
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Up to 80% of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first 5 years due to factors like financial mismanagement, market challenges, and insufficient long-term planning. To prevent these failures, organizational leaders must adopt effective sustainability strategies, as SME closures lead to job losses, economic instability, and lost innovation opportunities. Grounded in the resource-based view and general systems theories, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to explore successful strategies that SME leaders in Maryland used to sustain their businesses beyond their initial 5 years. Data were collected from six SME leaders using semistructured interviews and reviews …
Skincare Brands Strategies To Maintain A Competitive Advantage, Tracey Hicks-Kearse
Skincare Brands Strategies To Maintain A Competitive Advantage, Tracey Hicks-Kearse
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Skincare companies are facing significant challenges in remaining competitive due to a lack of brand loyalty. To stay competitive, skincare brand leaders must adopt innovative strategies to increase product awareness and foster brand loyalty. Grounded in Michael Porter's Theory of Management, this qualitative multiple case study was to explore the strategies skincare brand leaders use to strengthen brand loyalty and sustain a competitive advantage. The study involved five skincare brand leaders in New York City who implemented these strategies. Data were collected from semistructured interviews, social media, and websites. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Three themes emerged: …
Black Mothering: Experiences Of Black Mothers In Safety Conversations With Black Sons, Theresa Libios
Black Mothering: Experiences Of Black Mothers In Safety Conversations With Black Sons, Theresa Libios
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black mothers raising Black sons in the United States face the immense challenge of preparing their Black sons for a society where police violence pose significant threats to their safety. The critical safety conversations, commonly referred to as "The Talk," highlight the need for culturally informed interventions to address the psychological toll on Black mothers. This study explored the lived experiences of Black mothers navigating these safety conversations, with the goal of fostering empathy and developing culturally competent mental health services. This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study, grounded in intersectionality theory, examined the interconnected influences of race, gender, and systemic oppression …