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Cultural Competency When Providing Intimate Partner Violence Assistance, Deanna Lashawn Stewart
Cultural Competency When Providing Intimate Partner Violence Assistance, Deanna Lashawn Stewart
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health crisis that disproportionately affects African American and Latina women due to systemic barriers, cultural stigmas, and inadequate culturally competent support services. This qualitative study explored the experiences of English-speaking African American and Latina women aged 23 to 60 in seeking culturally competent assistance for IPV in the United States. Using a generic qualitative research design and relational-cultural theory as a theoretical framework, this study examined how cultural beliefs and values influence help-seeking behaviors and the perceived adequacy of IPV support services. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 participants who had previously …
Physical Activity, Smokeless Tobacco, Urban/Rural Status And E-Cigarette Use Among African American Young Adults, Destiny Britt
Physical Activity, Smokeless Tobacco, Urban/Rural Status And E-Cigarette Use Among African American Young Adults, Destiny Britt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The growing prevalence of e-cigarette use is fueled by the false belief that they are safer than traditional cigarettes. African American adults aged 18 and older are disproportionately impacted by tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Little research focuses specifically on e-cigarette use among young African Americans, examining how factors like physical activity, smokeless tobacco, and urban/rural status influence their usage. This study aimed to investigate these influences while considering gender, academic level, alcohol and marijuana use, cigarette smoking, and anxiety/depression as controlling factors. Using the social ecological model (SEM), the research sought to understand how environmental factors interact with individual behaviors, …
Exploring Juvenile Probation Officers' Perception Of Strategies To Reduce Juvenile Recidivism In Southeastern Michigan, Nikaya Cecelia Robin Banks
Exploring Juvenile Probation Officers' Perception Of Strategies To Reduce Juvenile Recidivism In Southeastern Michigan, Nikaya Cecelia Robin Banks
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The high rate of juvenile recidivism in southeastern Michigan poses a threat to the safety of the community as well as a challenge to the juvenile probation officers (JPOs) who supervise them. The literature is abundant with data on juvenile recidivism; however, little is known about JPO’s perceptions on the efficacy of strategies and practices that aid in the rehabilitation of juvenile probationers. Grounded in both social learning and social bond theoretical frameworks, the purpose of this study was to explain how behavior is learned through processes of observation and the significance of positive bonds in minimizing delinquent behavior. The …
Racialization Of Urban Black Middle School Students From The Perspective Of Middle School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study In Central And Southeast Michigan, Bryan L. Spencer
Racialization Of Urban Black Middle School Students From The Perspective Of Middle School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study In Central And Southeast Michigan, Bryan L. Spencer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Walden University College of Education and Human Sciences This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Bryan L. Spencer has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Michael Langlais, Committee Chairperson, Psychology Faculty Dr. Matthew Hertenstein, Committee Member, Psychology Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2025 Racialization of Urban Black Middle School Students from the Perspective of Middle School Teachers: A Phenomenological Study in Central and Southeast Michigan by Bryan L. Spencer MPhil, Walden …
Experiences And Behavioral And Psychological Characteristics Of U.S. Parents Who Affirm The Tgnc Identity Of Their Child, Brison Scholar Lee Downing
Experiences And Behavioral And Psychological Characteristics Of U.S. Parents Who Affirm The Tgnc Identity Of Their Child, Brison Scholar Lee Downing
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Discrimination remains a problem faced by many transgender and nonconforming (TGNC) individuals. Support for these individuals has increased significantly in recent years; however, there is no substitute for the love of family, especially parents and caregivers. Affirming a child’s TGNC identity is a challenge for some parents, who may experience feelings of loneliness and isolation from challenges related to being a parent of a TGNC child. The purpose of the generic qualitative study was to explore the experiences and behavioral and psychological characteristics of parents who had successfully affirmed the TGNC identity of their child. Guided by parent developmental theory, …
Exploring Cybersecurity Policy Compliance Strategies To Secure E-Government Systems, Michael Oyedele Arowosegbe
Exploring Cybersecurity Policy Compliance Strategies To Secure E-Government Systems, Michael Oyedele Arowosegbe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nigerian government organizations face significant challenges in complying with cybersecurity policies, threatening the security and efficiency of their e-government systems. IT leadership groups are concerned that compliance issues could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, and diminished public trust, ultimately hindering economic growth and digital transformation efforts. This qualitative multiple-case study, framed through the lens of neo-institutional theory, aimed to explore the cybersecurity policies and effective compliance strategies employed by information security officers to secure e-government systems against cyberattacks. The participants consisted of nine information security officers from three information security-certified government institutions in central Nigeria. Data collection included semi-structured …
Influence Of A Remedial Course On First-Year Medical Students’ Learning And Study Strategies At A Medical School In The Caribbean, Aruna Gautam Ullal
Influence Of A Remedial Course On First-Year Medical Students’ Learning And Study Strategies At A Medical School In The Caribbean, Aruna Gautam Ullal
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medical schools aim to provide quality education and rigorous training to create competent future healthcare providers. Due to the demanding curriculum, first-year medical students often struggle, leading to course repetition or withdrawal from the program. The problem addressed in this study was the underperformance of first-year medical students, who required participation in a remediation course at a medical school in the Caribbean. Guided by Bandura’s social learning theory, the purpose of this quasi-experimental, quantitative study was to determine the extent of change in medical students’ learning and study skills as measured by the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) after …
Strategies U.S. Hospital Leaders Use To Recruit, Hire, And Retain Physicians To Sustain Profitability, Terence Christopher Williams
Strategies U.S. Hospital Leaders Use To Recruit, Hire, And Retain Physicians To Sustain Profitability, Terence Christopher Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Poor physician retention negatively impacts the quality of community healthcare, leading to financial losses and increased operational costs for hospitals. Hospital administrators and the governing boards are particularly concerned with addressing this issue to ensure sustainable healthcare delivery. Grounded in the Hertzberg’s two factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies that hospital administrators can utilize to improve physician retention. The participants included eight high-ranking hospital administrators within the geographic region of North Carolina who had an active role in provider retention. Data was collected using semistructured interviews, identify five critical themes: (a) implement mentorship, …
Strategies For Independent Restaurant Business Leaders In The United States To Retain Employees, Ayman Hussein
Strategies For Independent Restaurant Business Leaders In The United States To Retain Employees, Ayman Hussein
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee turnover poses a significant threat to the stability and growth of businesses, particularly in the restaurant industry. Independent restaurant owners and managers are especially concerned about the consequences of high turnover rates, which can negatively impact their operations. This includes disruptions in productivity, declines in profitability, and diminished competitiveness, all of which undermine the long-term viability of their establishments. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies employed by leaders of independent U.S. restaurants to retain employees. The participants included 10 leaders from independent Florida-based restaurants, each with at least …
School Counselor Wellness And Organizational Support, Pamela Spence Robinson
School Counselor Wellness And Organizational Support, Pamela Spence Robinson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Wellness is at the core of the counselor profession, yet school counselors face daily wellness challenges in the environments in which they work. Organizational support in the form of supervision and school support has been shown to mediate burnout, yet research had not investigated its mediating role in school counselor wellness. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between school counselor organizational support, as measured by the Survey of Perceived Organizational Support-Short Form, and school counselor wellness, as measured by the Helping Professional Wellness Discrepancy Scale, in a sample of 78 practicing school counselors. Results of …
Exploring The Adaptation And Implementation Of Social–Emotional Learning Programs, Jennifer Poteet
Exploring The Adaptation And Implementation Of Social–Emotional Learning Programs, Jennifer Poteet
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teacher led social–emotional learning programs are implemented in a variety of ways to mitigate the effects of school bullying, however little attention has been paid to their academic impact on middle school students. The theories and/or concepts that grounded this study include Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological theory and social cognitive theory. The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess the impact of Second Step, a social–emotional learning program with 16,166 middle school students. Multiple linear regression was used to examine the relationship between student gender, ethnicity, Second Step program participation, and program fidelity on the students’ mathematics and reading assessment …
Successful Strategies Used By Perfusion Managers To Increase Retention Of Perfusionists, Michelle Jaskula-Dybka
Successful Strategies Used By Perfusion Managers To Increase Retention Of Perfusionists, Michelle Jaskula-Dybka
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Perfusion managers face challenges in retaining skilled perfusionists which can impact the continuity of care and overall hospital efficiency. Effective perfusionist retention strategies are important to perfusion managers who aim to mitigate employee turnover. Grounded in the job demands-resources model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore the successful retention strategies that some perfusion managers used in the United States. The participants were five perfusion managers who had successfully retained a team of perfusionists for at least 1 year. Data were collected through digital semistructured interviews and publicly available documents. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. …
Improving Care For Psychiatric Patients In Rural Emergency Departments, Tonya Jones
Improving Care For Psychiatric Patients In Rural Emergency Departments, Tonya Jones
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Due to an increase in the presentation of adults with mental health crises and substance use disorders in rural emergency departments (EDs), solutions should focus on the enhancement of patient outcomes, improving the quality of care, health conditions, and overall patient experience. The purpose of this integrative review was to synthesize international evidence associated with initiatives to improve ED care identified through the concepts of the Donabedian framework model that can support ED managers in implementing evidence-based interventions to improve behavioral healthcare in rural EDs. An integrative review of literature published between 2019 and 2024 was conducted. The findings of …
Successful Leadership Strategies Used By Front-Line Leaders In Crises, Robi Washington
Successful Leadership Strategies Used By Front-Line Leaders In Crises, Robi Washington
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Unskilled front-line leaders in the production industry can contribute to operational inefficiencies and delays in crisis response. Effective crisis management requires front-line leaders to employ evidence-based leadership strategies that enhance organizational resilience. Grounded in the transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore successful leadership strategies front-line leaders use for crisis management. The participants were seven front-line leaders in the central Mississippi production industry who successfully implemented leadership strategies for crisis management. Data were collected using semistructured virtual interviews and a review of public documents related to crisis management, public safety policies, and code of …
Experiences Of Grandparenting During Covid-19 For Grandparents Geographically Distanced From Their Grandchildren, Eva Louise Benevit
Experiences Of Grandparenting During Covid-19 For Grandparents Geographically Distanced From Their Grandchildren, Eva Louise Benevit
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Since 2015, the number of retirees relocating after retirement has increased significantly, leading grandparents to be distant from their grandchildren. Isolation and distance from families has increased due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to high rates of loneliness and isolation for older adults. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to explore experiences during COVID-19 for grandparents geographically distanced from their grandchildren. This research was grounded using Erikson’s psychosocial developmental theory, with a focus on the maturity stage, and thematic analysis was used to guide interviews and analysis. Purposive sampling was employed to recruit five …
Clinical Specialists’ Perceptions Of Their Ability To Diagnose Autism In Toddlers, Donna Morgan Johnson
Clinical Specialists’ Perceptions Of Their Ability To Diagnose Autism In Toddlers, Donna Morgan Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Autism is diagnosable by a clinical specialist, and toddlers who receive an early diagnosis by a clinical specialist are more likely to receive the appropriate early intervention services and supports that meet their needs. However, researchers have found that clinical specialists have doubts regarding the accuracy of their diagnoses in toddlers. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to provide an understanding of clinical specialists’ perceptions of their abilities to make an early diagnosis of autism in toddlers. Self-efficacy theory served as the theoretical framework. Semi-structured interview data were collected from 12 clinical psychologists with experience diagnosing autism in …
Diagnostic Stewardship And The Mitigation Of Treatment Of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Raimonda Kathryn Clarke
Diagnostic Stewardship And The Mitigation Of Treatment Of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, Raimonda Kathryn Clarke
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Urinalyses and urine cultures are being ordered at the facility of concern without regard to patient history/symptomatology, leading to inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) and unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. The following practice-focused question was developed to address this practice concern: Can an educational program focused on diagnostic stewardship and the mitigation of treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria improve clinician awareness, knowledge, and confidence in identifying and diagnosing asymptomatic bacteriuria in patients over age 65 in the outpatient setting? Thus, the purpose of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to close the identified knowledge and attitude gap in a moderate-size …
The Healing Potential Of The Use Of Racial Socialization By School Counselors For African American Students, Vameker Banks
The Healing Potential Of The Use Of Racial Socialization By School Counselors For African American Students, Vameker Banks
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American adolescents experience racial discrimination incidents more frequently than their peers from other racial backgrounds. Racial socialization (RS) has been proven to be effective in assisting African American youth in coping with racial stressors. School counselors play a crucial role in supporting African American youth dealing with race-related stress (RRS). Research has focused on the use of RS among African American parents and children, yet there is a research gap regarding the use of RS among school counselors. Further research is necessary to explore how school counselors implement RS to help students cope with and respond to stressful discriminatory …
The Academic And Social Meaning Of Transcendental Meditation Practice For Students And Their Guardians, Holly Erica Squires
The Academic And Social Meaning Of Transcendental Meditation Practice For Students And Their Guardians, Holly Erica Squires
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Transcendental meditation (TM) is a unique meditation practice that uses a personal mantra to help the practitioner create a quiet state of mind, greater mental clarity, better concentration, and emotional control. TM has not been examined for its value to help students academically and socially. In this generic qualitative study, high school students and their guardians were asked to describe the meaning of TM practice in their academic and social life. The competencies of social emotional learning (SEL) theory were utilized as the conceptual framework to guide the study’s methodology. Data from semistructured interviews with six students and five guardians …
Predictors Of Mental Health Seeking Behaviors Among Nigerian Immigrants, Francisca Iroh-Donawa
Predictors Of Mental Health Seeking Behaviors Among Nigerian Immigrants, Francisca Iroh-Donawa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Understanding the mental health seeking attitudes (MHSA) of Nigerian immigrants is a social concern for psychologists as it provides valuable information for developing outreach and clinical interventions. Unfortunately, there is scant and inconclusive research addressing potential predictors of MHSA among Nigerian immigrants, thus leaving clinicians with an unclear picture in understanding and the promoting the wellbeing of this vulnerable population. To address this gap, this study utilized the theory of planned behavior and Berry’s model of acculturation to explore if acculturation (positively), length of stay in host country (positively), religious and spiritual beliefs (negatively), and gender (women higher than men) …
Parent-Teacher Communication In The Infant-Toddler Setting, Shaquonna A. Alston
Parent-Teacher Communication In The Infant-Toddler Setting, Shaquonna A. Alston
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a lack of understanding in terms of how to support effective parent-teacher communications in infant and toddler education programs. Early childhood educators are necessary to communicate with parents about what occurs in classrooms as parents are vital sources about what occurs in homes. The purpose of this study was to explore parent and teacher perspectives on parent-teacher communication to determine ways to improve and support home-school communication and support early learners. Bronfenbrenner's theory of ecological systems, particularly the mesosystem, which involves interactions between two or more settings such as homes and schools, guided the research. For this basic …
Experiences Of Teachers Who Left The Profession In Their First 5 Years, Rashemia Bennett
Experiences Of Teachers Who Left The Profession In Their First 5 Years, Rashemia Bennett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Recent studies show that teachers are leaving the profession at a rapid rate, which is leading to a shortage in the classroom that is impacting school districts across the United States. Teachers are leaving the profession within their first 5 years of teaching as opposed to finishing their careers and retiring. Studies show that teachers leave the profession for various reasons, such as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, lack of resources, student behaviors, and personal accomplishment. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to learn about the experiences of teachers who left the profession within the first 5 years of teaching …
Challenges Faced By Women Released From Prison Leading To Criminal Recidivism, Bawana O Gayle
Challenges Faced By Women Released From Prison Leading To Criminal Recidivism, Bawana O Gayle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Women are more likely than men to leave prison and return to environments that are not stable, which increases the likelihood that they will engage in further criminal activities either because of being around others engaging in criminal activities or because of unstable living conditions and a lack of positive support from family and friends. This qualitative study used descriptive content analysis to analyze 30 peer-reviewed academic articles, with the purpose of understanding the challenges faced by African American and Caucasian women who were released from prison and understanding their difficulties in re-entering society. The theoretical framework for this research …
Lived Experiences Of Rural Female Veterans Seeking Mental Health Counseling, Tina Marie Tarryk
Lived Experiences Of Rural Female Veterans Seeking Mental Health Counseling, Tina Marie Tarryk
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Over the past 20 years, the number of female veterans in the United States has doubled. Research has shown a gap in the literature regarding the lived experiences of female veterans seeking mental health care services in rural areas. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of female veterans seeking mental health services in rural areas. A hermeneutic phenomenological theoretical framework through the lens of health care utilization theory was used to guide the study. Nine women meeting the inclusion criteria of being a veteran, being 18 years or older, having at least 2 …
Participant Experiences With Mobile Integrated Health In Underserved Communities While Managing Chronic Disease: Grounded Theory, Margaret Piwowar
Participant Experiences With Mobile Integrated Health In Underserved Communities While Managing Chronic Disease: Grounded Theory, Margaret Piwowar
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals in underserved communities face barriers to the management of chronic disease compounded by the lack of consideration of the social determinants of health in health education interventions. This qualitative study explored the perspectives and experiences of adults living in underserved communities who have graduated from an integrated program in a large metropolitan area in the United States. Mobile integrated health programs, conducted by community paramedics, work in underserved communities within citizens' homes, managing chronic disease. Limited research exists regarding the perspectives of participants who have received interventions from integrated programs and the perceived impact these interventions have on reducing …
Marketing Strategies To Engage Multicultural Consumers, Nazanin Weck
Marketing Strategies To Engage Multicultural Consumers, Nazanin Weck
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The lack of marketing strategies that engages multicultural consumers is a concern for marketing managers because it can adversely impact their business profitability and sustained market competitiveness. Grounded in identity management theory (IMT), this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was conducted to explore the marketing strategies that successful marketing managers use to engage multicultural consumers. The participants were six marketing managers from distinct companies in the southeastern United States who specialize in acquiring and engaging multicultural customers. Data were collected through semistructured interviews, analysis of public company documents, and a systematic review of secondary sources, including social media content and corporate websites. …
More Than Numbers: Black Adolescents’ Journey With Type 1 Diabetes Management, Vanessa Di Felice
More Than Numbers: Black Adolescents’ Journey With Type 1 Diabetes Management, Vanessa Di Felice
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) face significant health disparities, yet their unique treatment journeys remain largely underreported. This phenomenological qualitative study explored the lived experiences of Black adolescents with T1DM. The study addressed two research questions examining how these individuals experience and navigate T1DM self-management, self-efficacy beliefs, and perceived barriers and facilitators to optimal self-care. Virtual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 Black adolescents with T1DM recruited from a pediatric hospital in Washington, DC. The study utilized Bandura's social cognitive theory as the theoretical framework. Thematic data analysis identified four key themes: (1) character development through knowledge …
Experiences Of Social And Emotional Learning And Resilience Among Young Adults From Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities, Aliyah Davis-Moore
Experiences Of Social And Emotional Learning And Resilience Among Young Adults From Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities, Aliyah Davis-Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The transition from adolescence to early adulthood presents many unique challenges, particularly for individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. This study was conducted to explore how young adults (ages 18–30) who experienced socioeconomic hardship during their youth experience and apply the socioemotional skill of resilience as young adults. Data were collected through virtual interviews with 11 participants who were between the ages of 18 and 30, who were from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background and had participated in a social and emotional learning (SEL) program as a youth. Collected data were analyzed and themes emerged from this analysis. Despite facing systemic barriers, …
Constraints Interfering With The Goals Of Child Maltreatment Programs In Northwestern Wyoming, Barbara Andersen
Constraints Interfering With The Goals Of Child Maltreatment Programs In Northwestern Wyoming, Barbara Andersen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Child abuse and neglect occurs in the United States and Wyoming. There are numerous variables that influence caregivers to abuse, and if unresolved, these variables can contribute to future events of child maltreatment. This study focused on the programs assigned to achieve reunification and the constraints observed by the program providers that interfere in resolving the variables that cause child maltreatment. The research questions were: What specific factors or constraints impede the successful achievement of program goals? In what ways do the identified constraints hinder the effectiveness of the programs? What strategies could be implemented to overcome constraints and improve …
Perceptions Of Using Exercise As A Self-Determining Motivational Strategy For Gen Z Females With Depression Since Covid-19., Andrea Menhennet
Perceptions Of Using Exercise As A Self-Determining Motivational Strategy For Gen Z Females With Depression Since Covid-19., Andrea Menhennet
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted individuals' daily routines, which amplified mental health challenges worldwide. A demographic highly prone to depression is Gen Z females. They faced unique struggles during this period, specifically managing their well-being. This study explored the perceptions of Gen Z females with depression regarding the use of exercise as a motivational strategy based on self-determination theory (SDT). The study aimed to understand how physical activity and ways to cope were allocated to manage mental health struggles, focusing on autonomy, competence, and relatedness as pertinent psychological needs. Using the generic qualitative approach, eight female Gen Z participants shared …