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Lived Experiences Of Geriatric African American Males In Recovery And Participation In Spiritual Social-Oriented Communities, Gail Venerable
Lived Experiences Of Geriatric African American Males In Recovery And Participation In Spiritual Social-Oriented Communities, Gail Venerable
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Substance use among older persons has increased among the aging baby boomer generation. At the same time, individuals aged 65 and beyond see increased longevity. The utilization of alcohol and drugs as a means of managing associated challenges has been shown to contribute to health problems that lead to a diminished quality of life and early death rates. Empirical investigations have demonstrated that social-oriented interventions such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have a beneficial role in sustaining an individual’s recovery process. However, joining such programs may pose challenges for African American males 65 and older due to African Americans’ distrust of …
Perceptions And Role Of Cultural Competency In Clinical Social Work Practice, Vivian Adelaide Aba Dadzie
Perceptions And Role Of Cultural Competency In Clinical Social Work Practice, Vivian Adelaide Aba Dadzie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In practice, social workers are expected to translate cultural competency skills and knowledge they have acquired to handle diverse clients whose gender, racial, ethnic, religious, and personal beliefs and orientations can conflict. Using a qualitative research approach, the study addressed perceptions and roles of cultural competence in social work practice. Three research questions guided the study. The Campinha-Bacote framework of culturally competent healthcare was used for this study. The study involved employing thematic analysis to analyze research questions. It was determined that social workers must meet clients where they are culturally, respecting and learning from them to adapt interventions accordingly. …
Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Primary Care Management Of Overweight/Obesity In Adult Women, Getrude Tate Nguatem
Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline Primary Care Management Of Overweight/Obesity In Adult Women, Getrude Tate Nguatem
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was a clinical practice guideline project focused on overweight and obesity management of adult women in primary care. The practice problem identified was the lack of an evidence-based clinical practice guideline to manage overweight/obesity in adult women. It was important to address this problem because overweight and obesity were significant health concerns at this clinical site in the United States and the world. The practice-focused question was the following: “Does the evidence support the development and Appraisal of Guideline for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument quality scoring of a clinical practice guideline on …
Leadership Development In Millennial Corporate Employees With Nonnative Accents, Clara Philor
Leadership Development In Millennial Corporate Employees With Nonnative Accents, Clara Philor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employees with nonnative accents sometimes avoid leadership roles, engage less in the workplace, and perform poorly. Organizational leaders need to understand how the challenges of individuals with nonnative accents specifically affect millennials. Grounded in attribution theory and social identity theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how millennial employees with nonnative accents experience leadership opportunities in the corporate workplace. The participants were 10 millennial corporate employees in the United States with nonnative accents working toward or already holding leadership positions. Data were collected using in-depth interviews for thematic and interpretive phenomenological analysis. Seven themes emerged: (a) challenges …
Staff Education To Improve Phq-9 Depression Screening In Primary Care, Adella Kweyila
Staff Education To Improve Phq-9 Depression Screening In Primary Care, Adella Kweyila
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The staff education project aimed to address the gap in practice regarding the use of the PHQ-9 depression screening tool in a primary care setting. The providers at the setting demonstrated variations in screening practices leading to potential missed opportunities for early depression identification and treatment. This Doctor of Nursing Practice project explored the question: “What is the effect of implementing a staff education program to improve staff knowledge to effectively implement changes that affect the use of the PHQ-9 screening tool to improve depression identification and treatment of adult patients in a primary care clinic?” This project aimed to …
Employee Turnover Intention In Automotive Manufacturing: An Examination Of Job Satisfaction Components For Leaders, James Edward Carlin Vi
Employee Turnover Intention In Automotive Manufacturing: An Examination Of Job Satisfaction Components For Leaders, James Edward Carlin Vi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hiring managers in the automotive manufacturing industry have consistently faced high turnover rates compared to other sectors, prompting efforts to understand the factors influencing employees' intention to leave. Recognizing the impact of turnover on profitability and knowledge retention, these managers require deeper insights into the underlying relationships to develop effective mitigation strategies. Grounded in Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between interpersonal relationships, recognition, and turnover intention. The participants consisted of 155 first-line supervisors within the automotive industry in the Midwest United States who responded to the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire Recognition …
Leaders’ Experience Of Spiritual Leadership Concerning Followership In Brazilian Organizations, Livia Mandelli
Leaders’ Experience Of Spiritual Leadership Concerning Followership In Brazilian Organizations, Livia Mandelli
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Spiritual leadership has been the focus of scholars since 2003. Researchers have demonstrated the relevance of spiritual leadership as a new leadership model. Researchers have yet been able to understand the practice of spiritual leadership in Latin America. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to describe the leaders’ lived experiences concerning followership, taking into consideration the meanings they ascribe to the relationship with their followers and the description of the subjective lived experiences of adopting spiritual leadership practice. The nexus between leaders’ lived experiences and their meaning regarding followership was given special consideration. This was a qualitative research …
Promoting Consistency In Phq-9 Depression Screening For Young Adults In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic., Abena V. Prempeh
Promoting Consistency In Phq-9 Depression Screening For Young Adults In An Outpatient Mental Health Clinic., Abena V. Prempeh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This project aimed to improve the consistency of PHQ-9 depression screenings for young adults in an outpatient mental health clinic. Through the implementation of standardized protocols and staff training, the goal was to reduce variability in screening outcomes. The evaluation method of the project involved staff interviews, surveys, and comparing pretest and post-test results to measure staff knowledge and confidence improvements. The results showed that there were significant improvements in staff knowledge and confidence. This project highlights the importance of standardized procedures in improving mental health care for young adults.
The Relationship Between Remote Followers’ Perceptions Of Leader’S Emotional Intelligence And Followers’ Psychological Safety, Gender, And Tenure, Jeanine P. Stroud
The Relationship Between Remote Followers’ Perceptions Of Leader’S Emotional Intelligence And Followers’ Psychological Safety, Gender, And Tenure, Jeanine P. Stroud
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quantitative study explored the relationship between remote workers’ perceptions of their leaders’ emotional intelligence and their self-reported psychological safety, with gender and tenure as moderating variables. Data from 172 remote employees using a cross-sectional online survey revealed that perceived leader emotional intelligence was a significant predictor of psychological safety, both as a composite measure and across its four dimensions of emotional intelligence: self-emotional appraisal, others’ emotional appraisal, regulation of emotion, and use of emotion. Gender moderated the relationship with the combined interaction of worker and leader gender in female leader–female follower dyads. Tenure with the leader did not moderate …
Agile Culture As Experienced By Scrum Masters In The Financial Sector, Andrew John Haigh
Agile Culture As Experienced By Scrum Masters In The Financial Sector, Andrew John Haigh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a high failure rate for software development projects, even those that have adopted an Agile approach, despite the United States spending more than $250 billion yearly on developing 175,000 software projects costing $2,322,000 on average. Scrum masters on software development projects with an Agile approach need to adopt more than just the process and procedures; they need to adopt the Agile culture. The purpose of this general qualitative study was to explore the implementation of the Agile culture experienced by scrum masters in the financial sector. The Scrum software development framework is the most popular variant of the …
Enhancing Staff Impact On Medication Adherence In A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Uzoamaka Lynda Mbadugha
Enhancing Staff Impact On Medication Adherence In A Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, Uzoamaka Lynda Mbadugha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice project addressed the critical issue of medication nonadherence among mental health patients by implementing a staff education program at an outpatient clinic in the Mid-Atlantic region USA. The program focused on enhancing staff knowledge and confidence through training in psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Nonadherence often leads to relapse, hospitalization, and poor outcomes, compounded by a lack of structured interventions at the project site. Sixteen clinic staff members participated in biweekly training sessions over a one-month period. Pre- and post-training assessments revealed a 44.79% increase in staff knowledge and a 50% improvement in confidence …
Improving The Consistency And Accuracy Of Depression Screening Using The Phq-9 In A Behavioral Health Facility, Adaku Anike
Improving The Consistency And Accuracy Of Depression Screening Using The Phq-9 In A Behavioral Health Facility, Adaku Anike
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses and one of the main causes of disability globally. Currently, at behavioral care facility patients are not consistently screened during the initial and follow-up visits due to limited staff knowledge in using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening tool. Evidence-based literature recommends depression screening be done at every initial and follow-up visit. The PHQ-9 tool is valid and reliable for identifying, diagnosing, and monitoring depression treatment outcomes. Inadequate use of the PHQ-9 tool can lead to several negative patient outcomes. The project practice-focused question was: Does comprehensive education increase the knowledge …
Scientific Evidence: Impact On A Jury, Thomas B. Scavone
Scientific Evidence: Impact On A Jury, Thomas B. Scavone
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The goal of this qualitative study was to better understand the impact of scientific evidence ‘s influence on a jury’s verdict. The presence of scientific evidence has the potential to convict the defendant or overturn a guilty verdict as seen in cases involving the innocence project. The theoretical framework for this qualitative study was Gerbner’s Cultivation Theory which postulates heavy exposure to television has the potential to influence the individual’s perception of the world. The researcher implemented an exploratory research design using purposive sampling. A total of 68 participants (prior jurors) applied for the study, 66 from an advertisement placed …
The Impact Of Age, Gender, Race, And Socioeconomic Background On Montana Students’ Reading Achievement, Robin Cormier
The Impact Of Age, Gender, Race, And Socioeconomic Background On Montana Students’ Reading Achievement, Robin Cormier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem in this study was that 88% of local Montana elementary school students were not proficient in reading by the end of the 2023–2024 school year. The study’s purpose was to determine whether a relationship existed between students' performance on standardized reading tests in the local school setting and the key variables: age, gender, race, and socioeconomic background. Grounded in Piaget’s constructivist theory of cognitive development, the analysis explored whether the demographic factors contributed to differences in reading performance. Using a quasi-experimental, ex post facto design, (N = 64) students were categorized by age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status. …
The Lived Experiences Of Prediabetes And Type 2 Diabetes Among African Americans In Rural West Virginia, Orlando Craighead
The Lived Experiences Of Prediabetes And Type 2 Diabetes Among African Americans In Rural West Virginia, Orlando Craighead
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African Americans in rural Appalachian West Virginia experience disproportionate rates of diabetes, with limited research examining their unique challenges in managing this chronic condition. This qualitative study aimed to explore how African Americans in rural Appalachia develop and utilize diabetes management skills, examining the intersections of cultural influence, healthcare access, and technological adoption. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach grounded in the Social Determinants of Health theory, Health Belief Model, and Social Ecological Model, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine African American adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes in Kanawha County. Thematic analysis revealed four main themes: Cultural and …
Social Media Influence On African American Women Mental Health And Self-Image, Terressa Sanchez Gamble
Social Media Influence On African American Women Mental Health And Self-Image, Terressa Sanchez Gamble
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American women’s perspectives on the influence of social media content on their mental health (i.e., moods, thoughts, and behaviors) and self-image were explored in this qualitative study. The theoretical framework chosen for this study was Festinger’s (1954) social comparison theory, which was used to examine whether there was a logical connection between the study topic and the framework presented. Data were collected through semistructured interviews that were conducted via Zoom. The data from 10 participants’ interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach, resulting in the following two emergent themes: (a) pressure to compare and emulate and …
Black Online College Students' Perceptions Of Their Unmet Needs During Covid-19, Zanita Gaither
Black Online College Students' Perceptions Of Their Unmet Needs During Covid-19, Zanita Gaither
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black college students face unique challenges in achieving academic success, particularly when their unmet needs are not addressed adequately. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened these challenges for online learners in this group, impacting motivation and learning experiences. This interpretive phenomenological analysis explored the lived experiences of Black online college students and their perceptions of unmet needs during the pandemic. Despite numerous studies on Black college students during the pandemic, little literature has been focused on their perceptions of unmet needs. To understand their needs and experiences, this study considered internal and external influences based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Rovai’s …
An Educational Intervention Focused On The Care Of Older Adults, Michele Orzehoski
An Educational Intervention Focused On The Care Of Older Adults, Michele Orzehoski
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
It is estimated that by 2050, individuals ages 65 and older will comprise 20% of the U.S. population. Further, research has demonstrated that among these aging adults, 80% have one chronic condition with 77% having at least two chronic conditions. Given this, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the Age-Friendly Health System framework for the care of older adults centering on what matters, medication, mentation, and mobility, or the 4Ms. In the local organization, leadership determined there was a need for an older adult-centered care model given their population includes aging individuals. Thus, the purpose of this doctor of …
The Perceptions Of Nursing Faculty Who Experience Student Incivility Behavior, Dehlia Abaya Parsons
The Perceptions Of Nursing Faculty Who Experience Student Incivility Behavior, Dehlia Abaya Parsons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Incivility among nursing students is well documented in the academic, clinical, and leadership literature. Student incivility towards faculty was less studied, and merited investigation because incivility can lead to faculty discontentment, stress, and attrition, exacerbating the scarcity of nursing faculty. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study, which was underpinned by the health belief model, was to explore the perceptions of nursing faculty who experience student incivility in the Western region of the United States. Open-ended, semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 nursing faculty who shared perceptions of their experience of student incivility behavior. Open coding and thematic analysis yielded …
Violence Among Nigeria’S Female And Predictors Of Help-Seeking Behavior Using Technology, Abayomi Karunwi
Violence Among Nigeria’S Female And Predictors Of Help-Seeking Behavior Using Technology, Abayomi Karunwi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The decision-making autonomy of female intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors to make financial transactions is a stronger predictor of help-seeking behavior that is not yet fully explored. Despite the plausibility of using the mobile phone for financial transactions, it is yet to be explored as a predictor of help-seeking behavior after IPV events through digital financial inclusion. The dataset from the 2018 Nigerian Demographic Health Survey was used to explore if digital financial inclusion could predict help-seeking behavior instead of the severity of abuse among ever-partnered Nigerian female IPV survivors (aged 15 to 49 years) who use their mobile phones …
University Counselor Perceptions Of Safety And Safety Coping Strategies After On-Campus Mass Shootings, Tonya Sims
University Counselor Perceptions Of Safety And Safety Coping Strategies After On-Campus Mass Shootings, Tonya Sims
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
For over 2 decades, mass college campus shootings have been a problem in the United States. College counselors are required to assist and support others on campus after mass shootings and coping with their own concerns and safety. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore coping strategies and perceptions of safety of college counselors in response to the potential risk of gun violence on campus. The framework was based on Figley’s principles of stress theory. Semistructured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of eight university counselors. Narrative data were collected and analyzed manually for emerging themes. …
African American Mothers’ Descriptions Of Teaching Their Daughters Racial Socialization And Identity Development In Affluent Communities, Vashonda Helen Eason
African American Mothers’ Descriptions Of Teaching Their Daughters Racial Socialization And Identity Development In Affluent Communities, Vashonda Helen Eason
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African American mothers’ experience of teaching self-love and confidence to their daughters while faced with discriminatory practices has been examined regarding African American parenting in urban and low-income areas. However, the experiences of African American mothers who face similar discrimination but live in affluent communities are less understood. Grounded in motivation and systems theories, the purpose of this qualitative ethnographic study was to describe how African American mothers in affluent communities teach racial socialization and identity development to their daughters. Ten African American mothers residing in the Northwest Arkansas region participated in one-on-one in-person interviews to explore their individual experiences …
Predictors Of Treatment Adherence Among Individuals With Bipolar Disorder And Comorbid Substance Use Disorders, Monique Dawn Romeo
Predictors Of Treatment Adherence Among Individuals With Bipolar Disorder And Comorbid Substance Use Disorders, Monique Dawn Romeo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) require lifelong treatment to manage their symptoms, and many also struggle with comorbid substance use disorders (BD-SUD) that complicate treatment adherence. Despite these challenges, there has been limited research on what factors predict successful treatment adherence in this population. This study was thus conducted to identify key predictors of adherence among individuals with BD-SUD. Several factors were examined, including age, gender, type of substance used at admission, opioid medication-assisted therapy, length of stay in inpatient psychiatric care, type of discharge service, and participation in self-help groups before discharge. The study applied a donut model framework …
The Lived Experience Of Leaders With Work-Related Unresolved Grief, Jennifer Harden
The Lived Experience Of Leaders With Work-Related Unresolved Grief, Jennifer Harden
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Unresolved grief within organizational contexts has remained an underexplored area in literature, with most research focusing on grief related to personal loss rather than unique challenges leaders face during organizational transitions. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological hermeneutic study was to explore and understand the leaders’ lived experiences with unresolved grief for addressing intricate emotions, perceptions, and coping mechanisms within the context of organizational change. The grief model, the dual process model, and the sensemaking theory grounded this study. Ten human services industry leaders were participants in semistructured interviews. The thematic analysis revealed four themes: the emotional and physical toll …
Awareness Of Sleep Health In A Military Treatment Facility, Cristina Brock De Jesus
Awareness Of Sleep Health In A Military Treatment Facility, Cristina Brock De Jesus
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sleep disturbances are reported in almost one-third of military personnel deployed in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), resulting in approximately 600,000 military personnel and veterans with clinically relevant sleep conditions (Mysliwiec et al., 2013). This study assesses how implementing staff education will increase awareness and impact patients' sleep health in an overseas treatment facility. The project demonstrated after implementing several staff education courses for the nursing personnel (n=22), knowledge and confidence improved by 33%. The initiative shows an enhanced staff understanding of sleep health, which impacts the recognition of sleep members with sleep-related concerns.
Physical Health Care Use, Mental Health Care Use, And Resilience Among Formerly Incarcerated Adults In Southern California, Tamara Parker
Physical Health Care Use, Mental Health Care Use, And Resilience Among Formerly Incarcerated Adults In Southern California, Tamara Parker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Adults who have experienced incarceration face many challenges reentering society. The lack of physical and mental healthcare use has been shown to contribute to recidivism. This cross-sectional study using a multivariate linear regression examined the relationship between physical healthcare use, mental healthcare use, and resilience among formerly incarcerated adults in Southern California while controlling for age, gender and race. Physical healthcare use was defined as the frequency of appointments, having health insurance coverage, and having a usual place of care. Mental healthcare use was defined as needing and receiving mental health treatment. The study used the Resilience Theory to determine …
Opioid Use Disorder In Region 9 Of Louisiana: Using Labeling Theory To Understand The Layperson's Perception, Sara Elizabeth Dupree-Wolf
Opioid Use Disorder In Region 9 Of Louisiana: Using Labeling Theory To Understand The Layperson's Perception, Sara Elizabeth Dupree-Wolf
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The overall research problem in this research study was that there were no current data related to the layperson's perception of opioid use disorder using labeling theory in Region 9 of Louisiana. This study is essential because opioid use disorder affects people worldwide, and the number of people diagnosed with opioid use disorder rises annually. Annually, thousands of people overdose, with a plethora of these overdoses resulting in death, due to opiate use. These deaths are unnecessary because there are treatment options and resources available. However, stigma and fear keep people from accessing potentially lifesaving resources. The purpose was to …
The Impacts Of Software Development Methodologies On New Model Success Rate In The U.S. Automotive Industry, Marquita Aleatrice Tucker
The Impacts Of Software Development Methodologies On New Model Success Rate In The U.S. Automotive Industry, Marquita Aleatrice Tucker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Since 2017, the U.S. automotive industry has experienced a decrease in new-model launch success rate. A single 12-month delay in a new vehicle launch may cost a manufacturer up to $200 million. One component of automotive product development is software development. The research problem was a lack of understanding of the challenges with software development methodologies from the perspective of software developers, preventing managers from implementing methodologies, policies, and processes to improve the rates of successful new model launches. The purpose and the research questions were focused on exploring the lived experiences of software developers in the U.S. automotive industry …
U.S. Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Female Veterans’ Attitudes And Perceived Barriers To Mental Health Treatment, Elizabeth E. Kuntz
U.S. Operation Iraqi Freedom And Operation Enduring Freedom Female Veterans’ Attitudes And Perceived Barriers To Mental Health Treatment, Elizabeth E. Kuntz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this nonexperimental, quantitative survey research study was to investigate the potential barriers to mental health care that female veterans who participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) experience. As the female veteran population continues to grow so does the need for gender-specific literature. Past researchers have indicated that there is limited research on female veterans. Data was collected during the fall of 2024 using an online survey method. This study consisted of one research question, which stated as follows: To what extent does stigma, attitudes, and combat exposure act as barriers for female …
Strategies For Technology Adoption In Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises To Improve Competitiveness, Anthony Marcus Williams
Strategies For Technology Adoption In Small- And Medium-Sized Enterprises To Improve Competitiveness, Anthony Marcus Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and beverage industry play a vital role in local economies but face significant challenges in adopting technology to remain competitive. Without effective growth and sustainability strategies, SME leaders may face business closures that will lead to job losses, economic instability, and lost innovation opportunities. Grounded in the technology acceptance and diffusion of innovations models, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies used by food and beverage SME owners in California to integrate new technologies. Participants included six SME owners who had operated their businesses for over five …