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The Perspective Of African American Single Mothers In Birmingham, Alabama On The Criminalization Of African American Male Adolescents, Jessica Ruth Whiteside
The Perspective Of African American Single Mothers In Birmingham, Alabama On The Criminalization Of African American Male Adolescents, Jessica Ruth Whiteside
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experiences of single African American mothers raising males and their association with criminal behavior. The nature of this research was phenomenological. This cross-sectional study, informed by the general strain theory, explored the effects of stress and strain from adversity and systematic racism on the criminality of African American male adolescents. The key research question was: In what ways do African American single mothers view their part and the part of their socio-economic context as contributing to the criminalization of their sons? A phenomenological research approach was used, and the …
Female Students With Disabilities’ Perceptions Of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education, Toni Anne Walkowiak
Female Students With Disabilities’ Perceptions Of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education, Toni Anne Walkowiak
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The demand to increase enrollment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs has intensified globally since the early 21st century. Researchers have concentrated on the gender divide with limited research on female students with disabilities (FSwDs). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore FSwDs’ perceptions of their successes and challenges with accessibility, inclusion, and support experienced in STEM education programs, as well as their recommendations for improving policies and practices in STEM higher education. The study was grounded in social identity and social learning theories. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with nine …
Qualitative Study Of Sexual Orientation In Law Enforcement, Ruby Nelson Brockenberry
Qualitative Study Of Sexual Orientation In Law Enforcement, Ruby Nelson Brockenberry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The experiences of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) persons working in law enforcement were examined in this qualitative research. While the workplace is often seen as a collaborative setting and efforts to accomplish shared objectives without discrimination or prejudice, this is not always true for LGBTQ law enforcement personnel. This research focused on gender identity and sexual orientation to highlight the difficulties as well as discrimination and harassment which can negatively impact LGBTQ officers’ general well-being. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews from a sample of 11 LGBTQ law enforcement officers in the Pee Dee Region. Date was …
High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of School Leadership Practices That Support Retention In Oregon Schools, Isaac Ej Anthony Reyes Tenorio
High School Teachers’ Perceptions Of School Leadership Practices That Support Retention In Oregon Schools, Isaac Ej Anthony Reyes Tenorio
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
While numerous studies have addressed teacher turnover, significant research gaps still exist, highlighting the need for further investigation. The problem addressed in this study was the high teacher turnover rate in a high school compared to its district counterparts in a northwest Oregon school district. Guided by Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore high school teachers’ perceptions of leadership practices that support teacher retention in a northwest Oregon school district with a high turnover rate. Twelve high school teachers currently employed in the school district with at least five years …
Employee Perspectives On Reporting Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: A Study Of Lived Experiences And Outcomes, Ivy James Roberson
Employee Perspectives On Reporting Sexual Harassment In The Workplace: A Study Of Lived Experiences And Outcomes, Ivy James Roberson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite numerous laws and policies, sexual harassment remains a significant public concern that has failed to be resolved through contemporary measures. This research study presents a comprehensive review and analysis of sexual harassment focusing on why employees who were victims of sexual harassment may not report such an incident and how reporting of these incidences subsequently impacted the workplace experiences of those who report the issue. The foundation of this qualitative study was feminist theory and twelve participants were recruited through a LinkedIn ad and semistructured interviews were conducted via Zoom or phone with audio-recording. Thematic analysis of the data …
Improving Financial Sustainability Through A 990n-Sized Charity’S Fundraising-Activity Audit, Eileen Callejas
Improving Financial Sustainability Through A 990n-Sized Charity’S Fundraising-Activity Audit, Eileen Callejas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Current scholarly literature has asserted that large non-profit organizations benefit from conducting fundraising-activity audit portfolio analyses. However, suitable techniques and tools that ultra-small nonprofits (990N-sized charities) can use to improve their fundraising-activity analyses have not been clearly established. The research problem was in modifying tools that work efficiently for hyper-localized charities to compare the effectiveness of their fundraising-activities. Preferred tools were needed to reinforce ideation and align improvements within the charities’ known constraints. The purpose of this study was to explore three suitably modified instruments that could be used for fundraising-activity auditing. Based on Ostrom’s institutional analysis and development framework, …
Parental Support Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic While Supervising 9th – 12th Grade Student Learning, Sarah E. White
Parental Support Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic While Supervising 9th – 12th Grade Student Learning, Sarah E. White
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of parents, children, and families in numerous ways. These impacts included increased parental involvement in remote learning. This was an ongoing situation where parents were supervising and being highly involved in their student’s education. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the parental support experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic while supervising high school student learning. Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory was used as a theoretical foundation to understand the experiences of parents. This theory related to support systems, which was relevant during COVID-19 when remote learning changed the interactions between in-person students and …
Principals Perceptions Of Balancing Leadership And Self-Care, Marchelle Latanya Williams-Hines
Principals Perceptions Of Balancing Leadership And Self-Care, Marchelle Latanya Williams-Hines
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increasing demands of educational leadership place significant stress on school principals, leading to challenges in balancing leadership responsibilities with self-care. This study explored principals’ perceptions of three key aspects: the challenges of balancing leadership and self-care, the demands contributing to stress, burnout, and turnover, and the resources that help mitigate these challenges. Guided by the job demands-resources model and mindfulness theory, this qualitative study utilized semistructured interviews with 10 elementary school principals in a southern Jamaican district. Data collection focused on self-care practices, leadership demands, and coping strategies, with thematic analysis identifying six major themes: the unpredictability and overload …
Transformational Strategies That Some Small Organizational Leaders Use To Lead Their Business Beyond The 5-Year Start-Up Mark, Al Richard Powell
Transformational Strategies That Some Small Organizational Leaders Use To Lead Their Business Beyond The 5-Year Start-Up Mark, Al Richard Powell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small businesses are critical contributors to economic stability and job creation but often struggle to survive beyond their first five years. Business leaders face challenges such as declining employee morale and high turnover, which can contribute to organizational failure, financial loss, loss of credibility, and bankruptcy. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study aimed to discover and explore strategies small business leaders have used to achieve sustained growth and longevity beyond the initial five-year startup period. The participants included eight small business leaders from South Florida and the Caribbean who had successfully operated their businesses for at …
Emergence Of Childhood Adversities Impacting Coping Strategies Among African American Adults, Cherise Jenean Bailey
Emergence Of Childhood Adversities Impacting Coping Strategies Among African American Adults, Cherise Jenean Bailey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events occurring before age 18 that negatively impact mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The impact of ACEs and how they influence coping strategies of African American undergraduate college students between 18 and 22 is less known. This study involved employing a nonexperimental quantitative cross-sectional research design to identify coping strategies of African American undergraduate college students between 18 and 22. Additionally, the study involved identifying factors that predict coping strategies among this population. The transactional theory of stress and coping was the theoretical framework for the study. Online survey tools were used to collect …
A Standardized Approach To Patient Teaching Regarding Medication Adherence For Schizophrenic Patients, Ifeanyi Christian Onye
A Standardized Approach To Patient Teaching Regarding Medication Adherence For Schizophrenic Patients, Ifeanyi Christian Onye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medication nonadherence in schizophrenic patients is one of the most challenging facets of mental healthcare management. This chronic problem affects leads to worsening symptoms and a higher hospitalization frequency. This project was a staff education project designed to address the practice problem of knowledge deficit of staff regarding medication adherence for schizophrenic patients. The practice-focused question was “Does staff education on a standardized approach to medication adherence provide increased knowledge and ability of the staff in the support of schizophrenic patients?” The practice question addresses identified gaps in nursing knowledge and lack of defined teaching standards for the improvement of …
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Implementation Experiences Among Mental Health Professionals In Correctional Settings, Angdi Karim Impelee
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Implementation Experiences Among Mental Health Professionals In Correctional Settings, Angdi Karim Impelee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study investigated the challenges and experiences of mental health professionals implementing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within forensic populations in the United States, filling a significant gap in research that primarily focused on DBT in non-forensic contexts. Utilizing qualitative methods, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with practitioners from various correctional settings, emphasizing their perceptions of DBT's efficacy, adaptation strategies to meet the cultural and institutional demands of their unique environments, and resultant behavioral outcomes for incarcerated individuals. Thematic analysis revealed key challenges, including resource limitations, institutional resistance, and the necessity for extensive cultural adaptations of therapeutic techniques. Participants highlighted …
Barriers To Nigerian Community Members In The United States Seeking Mental Health Treatment, Chinwendu Ejekwu
Barriers To Nigerian Community Members In The United States Seeking Mental Health Treatment, Chinwendu Ejekwu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nigerian immigrants in the United States face significant challenges in accessing mental health care due to various cultural and systemic barriers. This generic qualitative study, guided by Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, was conducted to explore the barriers encountered by Nigerian community members in seeking mental health treatment in the United States. Data were obtained through semistructured interviews where nine Nigerian immigrants presented their perceptions and experiences concerning barriers to Nigerian community members seeking mental health treatment in the United States. Thematic analysis followed the six-step data analysis method, leading to three themes. The themes identified are: (a) mental health is a …
Staff Education On Phq-9 Screening Tool Implementation, Sweetie Hope Doychinov
Staff Education On Phq-9 Screening Tool Implementation, Sweetie Hope Doychinov
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this DNP project was to evaluate whether a staff education program could measurably improve healthcare professionals' knowledge of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression screening at the practicum site. Depression remains underdiagnosed in primary care, largely due to inconsistent use of standardized tools like the PHQ-9, which is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment. This project addressed this gap by educating healthcare staff on the administration, scoring, and integration of the PHQ-9 into patient care, thereby enhancing their confidence and competence in its consistent application. The practice-focused question was the following: For healthcare staff at an …
Staff Education For Intake Clinicians On A Behavioral Health Unit At A 137-Bed Safety Net Hospital In An Underserved Community, Latisha Stennis
Staff Education For Intake Clinicians On A Behavioral Health Unit At A 137-Bed Safety Net Hospital In An Underserved Community, Latisha Stennis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mental health conditions among adolescents are rising across the nation. This project consisted of an educational intervention implemented at a 137-bed safety net hospital that is expanding psychiatric services for adolescents, and numerous personnel at the organization reported having limited knowledge and experience working with this population. The project aimed to reduce the knowledge gap by accentuating the signs and symptoms of adolescents with anxiety, depression, suicidal, and self-injurious behaviors. The practice question that was developed to address this problem was as follows: Does implementing an educational intervention focused on adolescent anxiety, depression and recognizing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors enhance …
Workplace Violence Prevention, Solomon Soroibe Okwueze
Workplace Violence Prevention, Solomon Soroibe Okwueze
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This staff education and quality improvement project was created to reduce workplace violence incidents within a psychiatry and primary care health group. Research has shown that the frequency of workplace violence events can create a critical practice problem that severely impacts the safety, morale, and, ultimately, retention of nursing staff. Addressing workplace violence in the healthcare field not only can ensure a safer working environment but also can increase the well-being of staff and assure high-quality care for patients. The project highlights a proactive approach to mitigating violence, promoting safety culture, and improving workplace ambiance. The central practice-based question guiding …
Mental Health Seeking Perspectives Of Filipino Immigrants In California, Jonathan Patam Won
Mental Health Seeking Perspectives Of Filipino Immigrants In California, Jonathan Patam Won
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Filipino immigrants have low access to mental healthcare in their native country and a high rate of mental health disorders. The problem that was investigated in this concurrent triangulation mixed-methods study was a lack of understanding regarding how Filipino immigrants to California perceive mental health services. Acculturation theory was used to understand the lived experiences of eight Californian Filipino immigrants who had sought mental health services and seven who had not. All participants had lived in California for at least 10 years. Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis were employed for the qualitative component. An acculturation questionnaire was used to gather …
Effective Strategies For Mitigating Bidding Corruption For U.S. Infrastructure Contracts, Alan Edward Kulevich
Effective Strategies For Mitigating Bidding Corruption For U.S. Infrastructure Contracts, Alan Edward Kulevich
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Fraud in the U.S. government and corporate construction bidding process remains a critical issue, driving up project costs, distorting competition, and undermining financial forecasting. Business owners face financial losses and competitive disadvantages due to fraudulent bidding, while regulators struggle to enforce fair practices, and taxpayers bear the burden of inflated costs. Grounded in the fraud triangle theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore successful strategies to mitigate fraud in the government and corporate construction bidding process. The participants were 10 construction managers from the Department of Transportation, Department of Justice, and private sector, all experienced in …
Association Between The Lack Of Health Insurance, Income, And The Severity Of Negative Perinatal Outcomes Among Native Spanish- And English-Speaking Women Living In Florida, Khadijeh Ashktorab
Association Between The Lack Of Health Insurance, Income, And The Severity Of Negative Perinatal Outcomes Among Native Spanish- And English-Speaking Women Living In Florida, Khadijeh Ashktorab
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Evidence indicates that non-English-speaking mothers, particularly Spanish-only speakers, experience worse maternal health outcomes compared to their mainstream counterparts. Language barriers often hinder communication and negatively affect perinatal care. This study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from Florida (2019–2020) to examine associations between health insurance, income, and perinatal outcomes among Spanish and English-speaking women. Krieger’s eco-social theory guided this cross-sectional, quantitative analysis. Chi-square tests were used for bivariable analysis, and multivariable models were used to adjust for confounders. Results showed that native language alone significantly predicted specific outcomes such as large-for-gestational-age …
Factors Affecting The Educational Status Of Children In Nigeria, Ayima Lott
Factors Affecting The Educational Status Of Children In Nigeria, Ayima Lott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is that irrespective of active involvement of Nigeria in Universal Basic Education, the nation still records the highest number of out-of-school children globally. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine how geopolitical location, socio-economics of the household, parental education, role of the child, age of the child, and gender of the child predict the educational status of children in Nigeria. This study is grounded in conflict and social systems theories. The most recent national secondary data on education from the 2015 Nigerian Education Data Survey was used. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate logistic …
Effective Strategies Nursing Leaders Use To Increase Registered Nurse Retention, Hannah L. Campa
Effective Strategies Nursing Leaders Use To Increase Registered Nurse Retention, Hannah L. Campa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The declining number of registered nurses (RNs) across all specialties in the United States presents significant challenges to the healthcare system, requiring nursing leaders to implement effective retention strategies. A critical issue for hospital stakeholders is that many nursing leaders lack evidence-based strategies to improve RN retention. Grounded in the stakeholder theory as the conceptual framework, the purpose of this pragmatic inquiry research project was to explore the nurse retention strategies successfully used by six nursing leaders in the Midwest United States. Data were collected through personal interviews and publicly available documents, then analyzed following Yin’s 5-step process ,ensuring data …
Effective Health Care Management Strategies For Increasing Employee Engagement And Productivity, Erica L. Hurd
Effective Health Care Management Strategies For Increasing Employee Engagement And Productivity, Erica L. Hurd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective strategies to increase employee engagement and productivity can negatively impact business operations. Human resources (HR) and business leaders in the health care industry who lack effective strategies to increase employee engagement and productivity risk business stability. Grounded in self-determination theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore effective strategies HR and business leaders in health care use to increase employee engagement and productivity. The participants were six health care HR and business leaders who had effectively implemented strategies to increase employee engagement and productivity. Data were collected by conducting semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis …
Hurricane Irma's Impact On Mortality Among The Chronically Ill Populations In Florida, Cody Ray Thornton
Hurricane Irma's Impact On Mortality Among The Chronically Ill Populations In Florida, Cody Ray Thornton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Natural disasters pose significant risks to individuals with chronic diseases, exacerbating health disparities through disruptions in healthcare access and systemic vulnerabilities. This study investigated the association between chronic disease-related mortality occurring within 2 months of Hurricane Irma, and whether demographic variables, including age, sex, race, Hispanic ethnicity, poverty, urbanicity, and educational attainment, modified this relationship. This cross-sectional study used the social-ecological model to analyze secondary mortality data from the National Vital Statistics System. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression revealed that deaths from chronic illnesses, occurring between September 2017 and October 2017, were 2.694 times higher, compared to the same period …
A Disparities Analysis Of Cancer Patients’ Access To Depression Treatment By Health Insurance Status And Type, Stephanie Minbiole-Snider
A Disparities Analysis Of Cancer Patients’ Access To Depression Treatment By Health Insurance Status And Type, Stephanie Minbiole-Snider
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research has demonstrated that comorbid conditions like depression in cancer patients reduce quality of life, prolong recovery, and reduce survival time of the cancer patient. Although other studies have investigated the issue of depression among cancer patients, there is a dearth of studies looking at differences in taking depression medication with health insurance as a source of disparity. Using survey data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), and the health belief model as the theoretical framework, this study had two purposes. The first was to determine if there were differences in the likelihood of taking medication for depression based …
Leadership Strategies To Address Employee Turnover In Therapeutic Foster Care Within The Southeastern United States, Angelique Allen
Leadership Strategies To Address Employee Turnover In Therapeutic Foster Care Within The Southeastern United States, Angelique Allen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study addresses the problem of low staff recruitment and retention rates in therapeutic foster care, resulting in staff burnout and reduced program performance and affecting the program’s targeted population and their communities. A case study allowed for a holistic view of the problem through the unique perspectives of behavioral health leaders within the program selected, which is based in the southeast United States and serves children within the foster care system. The study is grounded using the Baldrige excellence framework. Data were obtained through semi-structured interview with three of the program’s behavioral health leaders. The data were analyzed using …
Solutions To Retaining Leaders In Behavioral Health Organizations, Kelly Murphy
Solutions To Retaining Leaders In Behavioral Health Organizations, Kelly Murphy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Retaining qualified behavioral health leaders is critical to the success of the behavioral health organization. Continually exploring solutions and strategies helps the organization to assess and improve its effectiveness in meeting its mission, vision, and values. This study focused on the development and execution of the strategic plan as a tool for the organization to successfully meet its goals. The problem addressed in this study is the leadership turnover rate and how this change impacts progress toward achieving the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The Baldrige Excellence Framework was used in this study to evaluate processes of hiring, …
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education, Shateria Michelle Boone
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education, Shateria Michelle Boone
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on addressing burnout for staff nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. Evidence indicated that burnout among nurses, caused by emotional stress and heightened responsibilities, may result in increased medical errors, diminished patient satisfaction, and significant dangers to patient safety and care. The practice-focused question for this project addressed whether a mindfulness-based educational intervention program would increase staff knowledge and decrease burnout among nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. The program incorporated a pretest/posttest format, educational content delivered via a PowerPoint presentation that included an interactive mindfulness meditation training session, and a …
Gad-7 Screening Tool Implementation, Charity Allwell
Gad-7 Screening Tool Implementation, Charity Allwell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project was to provide a staff education program to improve staff knowledge about the use of the GAD-7 screening tool. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) remains an underdiagnosed condition, often due to inadequate use of standardized tools in clinical settings, leading to delayed treatments and suboptimal outcomes for patients experiencing anxiety disorders. The identified gap in practice necessitated an educational intervention to equip healthcare providers with the skills to effectively use the GAD-7 screening tool. To address this gap, a 2-hour staff education program was delivered via in-person sessions and online modules. …
Factors In Teacher Turnover Within A Nonpublic Special Education Setting, Sarah Wilson
Factors In Teacher Turnover Within A Nonpublic Special Education Setting, Sarah Wilson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The persistent turnover among special educators poses significant challenges to the quality of education provided to students with disabilities. The problem addressed in this study was the significant rate of turnover of special education teachers in a nonpublic special needs school on the east coast of the United States. Guided by Maslow’s theory of motivation and hierarchy of needs, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate the experiences of special education teachers and factors that influenced their decision to remain within the classroom environment. Eight special educators participated in semistructured interviews sharing the experiences they perceived as …
Stratgies Used By Small Fashion Retail Business Leaders To Survive Beyond 5 Years, Lakeshia Nicole Chaney
Stratgies Used By Small Fashion Retail Business Leaders To Survive Beyond 5 Years, Lakeshia Nicole Chaney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small fashion retail business leaders face survival challenges due to rapidly shifting consumer spending patterns and growing demands for social responsibility. The leaders care deeply about addressing these challenges to maintain profitability, protect jobs, and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market. Grounded in strategic contingency theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore strategies small fashion retail business leaders use to survive beyond 5 years in South Central United States. The participants were six small fashion business leaders from a retail sector entity who successfully implemented survival strategies for at least 5 years. Data …