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African American Baptist Pastors' Experience Counseling Congregants With Emotional Distress In The Role Of Mental Health Providers, Patricia W. Brown-Irby
African American Baptist Pastors' Experience Counseling Congregants With Emotional Distress In The Role Of Mental Health Providers, Patricia W. Brown-Irby
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The rise of emotional distress and other mental health issues in the church is a significant concern. African American congregants depend more on their pastors to assist them with issues such as emotional distress, stress, finances, and marital discord. As an essential institution in the community, the church represents the ideal setting to address many of the issues experienced by congregants. Role theory was used as the theoretical framework, as roles often entail particular risks and benefits that can differ depending on human traits, historical periods, and cultural settings. The methodology was qualitative, interpretative phenomenology; interviews were conducted with African …
Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards
Perspectives On Quality-Of-Life Changes Experienced By Mental Health Court Participants, Kathy Joan Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The association between mental health court participation and a reduction in recidivism is well documented. The question of whether mental health courts meet their therapeutic goals has received little scholarly attention. Therapeutic outcomes for mental health court participants are not well understood. Quality-of-life changes are a therapeutic outcome for mental health court participants. The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to such changes. The conceptual framework was based on therapeutic jurisprudence and criminogenic risk theory as implemented through the risk-need responsivity model. Quality-of-life changes as experienced and reported by 13 mental health court participants were qualitatively examined …
Exploring Spouses And Significant Others Of Registrants Social Support While Navigating Possible Challenges With The Sex Offender Registry, Audrey Y. Smith
Exploring Spouses And Significant Others Of Registrants Social Support While Navigating Possible Challenges With The Sex Offender Registry, Audrey Y. Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Individuals convicted of sex offenses who require registration with criminal justice authorities are called registrants. Spouses and significant others of registrants suffer many of the same collateral consequences because of their association with the registrant. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to understand the perceptions held by spouses and significant others of sex offender registrants regarding their social support and support engagement when navigating through the impact of the sex offender registry. The theoretical framework for this study was Doka’s disenfranchised grief theory. The data were collected from six anonymous individuals who were spouses or significant others of …
Teachers’ Perspectives On Creating Secondary Attachments With Infants And Toddlers Experiencing Toxic Stress, Cheryl A. Hovey
Teachers’ Perspectives On Creating Secondary Attachments With Infants And Toddlers Experiencing Toxic Stress, Cheryl A. Hovey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of infants and toddlers experiencing toxic stress in the United States has increased significantly. Toxic stress, characterized by prolonged exposure to adverse experiences, has significant implications for the development of infants and toddlers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood teachers’ perspectives on the successes and challenges to create secondary attachments with infants and toddlers exposed to toxic stress. The conceptual framework was Bowlby’s attachment theory. Two research questions addressed the perspectives of early childhood teachers’ successes and challenges to create secondary attachments with infants and toddlers experiencing toxic stress and what they …
Policy Tools For Youth Development In African American Communities, Adedapo Oladipo Adeyanju
Policy Tools For Youth Development In African American Communities, Adedapo Oladipo Adeyanju
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many African American adolescents live in disadvantaged neighborhoods due to decades-long segregationist housing policies. Living in these settings have isolated them from mainstream society and put them at risk for developmental issues and engagement in risky behaviors and violent crime as young adults. The purpose of this study was to examine past experiences of public housing beneficiaries exposed to concentrated poverty and their perceptions of how their neighborhood characteristics affect adolescent development. Research questions examined how housing policies have inhibited development or isolated Black youths to specific housing programs, affecting their opportunities to be better citizens. The theoretical framework for …
Parents’ Perception Of Family Dynamics When Their Children Use Video Games Excessively, Joseph Benjamin Collins
Parents’ Perception Of Family Dynamics When Their Children Use Video Games Excessively, Joseph Benjamin Collins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Excessive video game use among youth has been linked to communication problems within families and disrupted family dynamics, notably reducing time spent with family members and reinforcing withdrawal from family activities and other recreational pursuits. While quantitative research has addressed the connection between children’s excessive video gaming and its negative impact on family dynamics, a deeper understanding of parents' perceptions remained needed. This study aimed to explore how parents described family dynamics when their children engaged in excessive gaming, using attachment theory as the theoretical framework. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 12 parents, and thematic analysis was used …
Successful Strategies Used By Information Technology Talent Acquisition Managers To Retain Niche Employees, Lucie Tuttle
Successful Strategies Used By Information Technology Talent Acquisition Managers To Retain Niche Employees, Lucie Tuttle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective retention strategies for niche information technology (IT) employees can negatively impact business technological capabilities. Talent acquisition managers who struggle to retain niche IT employees beyond 2 years are at a high risk of business instability. Grounded in the job characteristics model, job characteristics theory, and expectancy theory, the purpose of this pragmatic qualitative inquiry was to explore strategies IT talent acquisition managers use to retain niche employees beyond 2 years. The participants were six IT talent acquisition managers who had effectively implemented strategies to retain niche employees beyond 2 years. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, public websites, and …
The Impact Of Communication Apps On College Students' Experiences Of Distance Learning, Jennifer Leigh Miller
The Impact Of Communication Apps On College Students' Experiences Of Distance Learning, Jennifer Leigh Miller
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Students in online higher education courses face issues with communication with peers and instructors, which often leads to various learner struggles and a less than quality learner experience. The purpose of this project study was to examine the problem of communication in online higher education courses and the role of communication apps in shaping the learner experience. Situated learning theory provided a framework to examine this issue. The research questions explored the perceptions of online college students regarding the use of communication technology apps with instructors and peers and how the use of communication technology apps contributes to communication and …
Transformational Leadership, Leader Change Attitude, And Economic Sustainability In Manufacturing Companies Operating In Canada, Catherine Lewis
Transformational Leadership, Leader Change Attitude, And Economic Sustainability In Manufacturing Companies Operating In Canada, Catherine Lewis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some business leaders in medium-sized manufacturing companies operating in Canada do not understand the relationship between leadership style, leader change attitude, and economic sustainability. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine the relationship between a composite of transformational leadership attributes and the long-term economic sustainability of their respective organization. Additionally, the study sought to test whether leader change attitude was a moderating variable in the relationship between leadership style and economic sustainability. The participants were 160 leaders of medium-sized manufacturing organizations operating in Canada who completed the Multifaceted Leadership Questionnaire, the Leader …
Strategies For Using Emotional Intelligence In Healthcare To Decrease Turnover, Elvira G. Wolford
Strategies For Using Emotional Intelligence In Healthcare To Decrease Turnover, Elvira G. Wolford
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some healthcare organizational leaders lack strategies for using emotional intelligence (EI) to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention. Solving this problem is pivotal for healthcare leaders, as it can result in positive work environments, increase employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and enhance patient care, benefiting healthcare employees, patients, and stakeholders. Grounded in the EI framework, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore EI strategies business leaders in healthcare use to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews with six business healthcare leaders who successfully implemented EI strategies to reduce employee turnover …
Employee Retention Plan For A Maryland Nonprofit Organization, Frant Kembou
Employee Retention Plan For A Maryland Nonprofit Organization, Frant Kembou
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face many challenges impacting their program implementation and mission accomplishment. CTL is a NPO operating in Maryland. Like many other NPOs, CTL faces an employee retention problem that affects its ability to complete its social activities and benefit the communities it serves. The practice-focused research question of this study was focused on developing strategies and methods to improve employee retention at CTL. This professional administrative study involved exploring strategies and methods to improve employee retention at CTL using a general qualitative method. Herzberg’s two-factor theory was the conceptual framework for the study. Data were collected using semi-structured …
Strategies To Lower Employee Turnover In The Retail Industry, Mark Alexander Coombs
Strategies To Lower Employee Turnover In The Retail Industry, Mark Alexander Coombs
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee turnover poses significant challenges for small retail business owners, impacting operational efficiency, customer service quality, and financial stability. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies small business owners in the retail industry used to reduce and sustain lower employee turnover in the South-Central region of the United States. Six small business owners from the retail sector participated in the study. Data were collected through audio-recorded interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Six key themes emerged: honesty and clear expectations, open-door policy, respect and recognition, employee empowerment, competitive compensation, and …
Information Technology Strategies To Sustain Customer Satisfaction During Disaster-Related Disruptions, Gbenga Tomilawo
Information Technology Strategies To Sustain Customer Satisfaction During Disaster-Related Disruptions, Gbenga Tomilawo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders struggle to develop and implement effective information technology (IT) strategies to satisfy customers, leaving their organizations vulnerable during disaster-related disruptions. SME leaders are concerned with effective IT strategies, critical for retaining customer loyalty and sustaining their businesses during such challenges. Grounded in the Kano model, this qualitative multiple-case study aimed to explore IT strategies that SME leaders use to satisfy customers during disasters and other disruptions to business continuity. The participants were four SME owners of IT-sector organizations in the Midwestern region of the United States. Data were collected by conducting semistructured interviews …
Strategies To Mitigate Cyberattacks In Oil And Gas Companies In North America, Ekumbo Martin Ndorh
Strategies To Mitigate Cyberattacks In Oil And Gas Companies In North America, Ekumbo Martin Ndorh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Cyberattacks on oil and gas companies in North America are increasingly sophisticated, threaten critical operations, and cause business leaders to deploy security knowledge through compliance and participation that could improve productivity positively and reduce cost. Grounded in the protection motivation theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies business managers of oil and gas companies in North America use to mitigate cyberattacks. The participants included six business managers from five oil and gas companies. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and publicly accessible sources. Thematic analysis of the data generated five themes: (a) identification, (b) protection, …
Community College Students’ Perceptions Of Hybrid Class Elements That Affect Their Academic Achievement, Jennifer Lynn Horvath
Community College Students’ Perceptions Of Hybrid Class Elements That Affect Their Academic Achievement, Jennifer Lynn Horvath
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite research and advances in hybrid learning in the field of education, the gap lies in the lack of research focusing on community college students' perceptions of which elements of hybrid classes significantly impact their academic achievement. This problem, often leading to lower completion rates and higher attrition, was particularly important to community colleges supporting rural populations. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to determine community college students’ perceptions of hybrid class elements that affected their academic achievement. Cognitive load theory served as the foundation for a conceptual framework, enabling the interpretation of student perceptions as manifestations of …
Designing Organizational Systems To Support Achievement Of Performance Goals In Student Mental Health, Maritza Prieto Rodriguez
Designing Organizational Systems To Support Achievement Of Performance Goals In Student Mental Health, Maritza Prieto Rodriguez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Delivering first-rate services that addresses the needs of high school students is crucial to the structural sustainability for a counseling department within a high school setting. A well-planned improvement of the structural profile of a counseling department which supports students seeking mental health assistance will become an important part in capacity building. The focus of this study was to recognize the necessity for creating a specific and successful plan that will support both counselors and students within a high school counseling center. The Baldrige Excellence Framework was used to direct this case study of a behavioral health organization in the …
Effective Strategies Used By Business Leaders In Software As A Service Industry Faced With Disruptive Technologies., Agness Allagh
Effective Strategies Used By Business Leaders In Software As A Service Industry Faced With Disruptive Technologies., Agness Allagh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Disruptive innovations such as artificial intelligence reshape marketplace dynamics and challenge traditional software as a service (SaaS) operations. Business leaders are concerned about business survival and struggle to develop effective strategies to maintain a competitive advantage and marketplace sustainability. Grounded in Teech and Pisano’s dynamic capabilities framework and Christensen’s theory of disruptive innovation, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore effective strategies adopted by business leaders in some SaaS industries to gain or sustain a competitive advantage when facing disruptive innovations. Seven participants in the study were SaaS industry executives in Australia, California, and New York …
Mental Health Care And Psychological Help-Seeking In Correctional Officers, Natasha Charles Mcqueen
Mental Health Care And Psychological Help-Seeking In Correctional Officers, Natasha Charles Mcqueen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Correctional officers face significant mental health challenges due to the high-stress and often traumatic nature of their work environments. This qualitative study used the conservation of resources (COR) theory to underpin exploration of correctional officers’ perceptions of mental health care and psychological help-seeking within personal, organizational, and societal contexts. In-depth interviews were conducted with six correctional officers, three males and three females, to gather detailed insights regarding their perceptions of mental health care and their help-seeking behaviors. Data were analyzed using manual thematic coding, NVivo, and natural language processing tools, to ensure a comprehensive and objective analysis. Key findings were …
Secondary Educators’ Perspectives On Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices, Quiana Brooks-Curry
Secondary Educators’ Perspectives On Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices, Quiana Brooks-Curry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study was the struggle that U.S. secondary teachers experience when implementing culturally responsive teaching (CRT) strategies. Guided by the culturally responsive education model as the conceptual framework, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore secondary teachers’ perceptions of their successes, challenges, and needs in implementing CRT to support student achievement and foster a sense of belonging. Data were collected via semistructured interviews with 10 participants who (a) taught in Grades 6–12, (b) had a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, and (c) had knowledge of and experience using CRT strategies. Data …
Integrating Big Data Governance And Corporate Strategies In Small And Medium Caspian Basin Seaports, Rahid Zahid Alekberli (Alakbarli)
Integrating Big Data Governance And Corporate Strategies In Small And Medium Caspian Basin Seaports, Rahid Zahid Alekberli (Alakbarli)
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although business leaders are increasingly using large data sets to inform business decisions and corporate strategy, managers of many small- and medium-sized seaports in the Caspian Basin have yet to fully tap into Big Data’s potential for optimizing operations and enhancing global competitiveness. The purpose of this study was to identify how stakeholders incorporated Big Data governance and corporate strategies in the Caspian Sea region's small- and medium-sized ports. A qualitative approach featuring semi-structured interviews was used. The 14 research interviews were conducted in a virtual setting, with participants recruited through LinkedIn, a professional social network, based on their professional …
Exploring The Experiences Of African American Women Parents’ Role Regarding Financial Socialization In Sacramento, California., Anita Renee Johnson
Exploring The Experiences Of African American Women Parents’ Role Regarding Financial Socialization In Sacramento, California., Anita Renee Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Financial socialization encompasses the process of acquiring financial values, attitudes, norms, knowledge, and behaviors, with parental influence being pivotal in shaping children's financial understanding and well-being. This study addresses the lack of comprehensive research on the financial socialization experiences of African American women and the role played by parents in shaping their financial management skills, self-efficacy, and identity. By bridging this gap, this study provides valuable insights into the financial socialization processes within African American families, which can have long-term impacts on economic outcomes and wealth-building strategies. Recognizing a gap in the literature, this study addresses the lack of comprehensive …
Abstract Middle School Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs About Administrative Support And Online Teaching During The Covid-19, Alexandra Lee Wright
Abstract Middle School Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs About Administrative Support And Online Teaching During The Covid-19, Alexandra Lee Wright
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
During the spring of 2020, a South Georgia school implemented distance learning due to COVID-19, with little administrative support for the teachers for online instruction. This quick transition may have impacted teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs about teaching online. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore middle school teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs about online instruction and the impact administrative support may have had on these beliefs, while teaching remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was rooted in Bandura's self-efficacy theory and Venkatesh's Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. The research questions investigated how administrative support and experience …
The Relationship Between Gender And Career Advancement In Product Management, Blair C. Presley Bone
The Relationship Between Gender And Career Advancement In Product Management, Blair C. Presley Bone
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gender-based career advancement disparities are well-documented as an issue for employees and organizations in various fields; however, little is known about its prevalence in the product management profession. This study addressed career advancement disparities through the lens of gender for full-time, salaried product managers and senior product managers based in the United States. The quantitative correlational study compared the relationship between gender and the perceived barriers to career advancement in the product management profession using a survey of 173 product managers and senior product managers. The perceived barriers to career advancement factors included lack of culture fit, exclusion from informal …
Homeless Individuals’ Experiences Of Access To Personal Hygiene And Sanitary Products And Processes During Menstruation, Chele Taylor-Jennifer
Homeless Individuals’ Experiences Of Access To Personal Hygiene And Sanitary Products And Processes During Menstruation, Chele Taylor-Jennifer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Homelessness and period (menstruation) poverty are recurring global phenomena. In the United States, approximately 220,000 women experience homelessness annually. Studies have shown that approximately 35% of individuals who menstruate experience period poverty while living in Baltimore, Maryland. The theoretical foundation was Wollstonecraft‘s theory of feminism. To better understand this phenomenon, a general qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews with 18 people who were once homeless while menstruating. Through data collection and analysis, five themes emerged: (a) women have had to find creative ways of addressing menstruation; (b) women have had to find creative ways of addressing the personal hygiene …
Strategies Cybersecurity Professionals Use To Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats In Small Businesses, Michael Bert Branham
Strategies Cybersecurity Professionals Use To Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats In Small Businesses, Michael Bert Branham
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small business owners are concerned about incorporating security best practices, security frameworks, and critical business functions into a cybersecurity strategy, which is necessary to adapt to the increased sophistication and occurrence of cyber-attacks. Grounded in Von Bertalanffy’s general system theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic study was to explore strategies cybersecurity professionals use to mitigate cybersecurity threats in small businesses. A sample of 14 security professionals on LinkedIn shared their perspectives on how cybersecurity strategies successfully mitigated recent cybersecurity threats. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was performed by coding keywords, phrases, and methods. The following …
Promoting Leadership Wellbeing In Behavioral Health Organizations, Mychalbrianne Chatigny
Promoting Leadership Wellbeing In Behavioral Health Organizations, Mychalbrianne Chatigny
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In this case study the strategies and hindrances in the well-being for leaders in a behavioral health organization located in the southern United States were explored. The study was framed around the Baldrige Excellence Framework focusing specifically on the components of leadership, workforce, and strategy. Data were collected including semi-structured interviews, analysis of numerous internal documents, and secondary sources of peer reviewed articles, and organizational websites and media. The results of this study revealed the organization demonstrated a commitment to maintaining a positive working environments and promoting their workforce’s well-being. Themes that emerged from data analysis revealed leaders’ recognition in …
Lived Experiences And Perceptions Of Social Media Impact On The Well-Being And Mental Health Of African American Women, Shamenese Monique Robinson
Lived Experiences And Perceptions Of Social Media Impact On The Well-Being And Mental Health Of African American Women, Shamenese Monique Robinson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In this qualitative study, I investigated African American women's lived experiences and perspectives regarding their use of social media and its impact on their mental health and well-being. While social media serves as a powerful tool for communication and connection, it is also known to have adverse effects on mental health. This research specifically addressed the potential negative impact of social media on the mental health of African American women, who represent a significant consumer group of social media in the United States. Grounded in Crenshaw’s intersectionality theory, this study focused on African American women aged 24–39 through open-ended interviews. …
Teachers’ Perspectives On Social-Emotional Learning Benefits For Students With Emotional And Behavior Disorders, Rasheida Ross
Teachers’ Perspectives On Social-Emotional Learning Benefits For Students With Emotional And Behavior Disorders, Rasheida Ross
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study was that there is a lack of knowledge about middle school special education teachers’ perceptions on the benefits of social emotional learning (SEL) strategies for improving the behavior of students with emotional behavior disorder (EBD) in a self-contained setting. Comer’s concepts on social learning served as the conceptual framework for this study. The research questions explored middle school self- contained special education teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of SEL with middle school EDB students on their behavior, and the middle school self-contained special education teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of SEL with middle school …
Effective Business Sustainability Strategies For Small Retail Convenience Stores, Femi F. Akingbasote
Effective Business Sustainability Strategies For Small Retail Convenience Stores, Femi F. Akingbasote
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small retail convenience store owners lack sustainability strategies, leading to the business's failure to survive for five years. Retail convenience store owners who fail to implement sustainability strategies for staying in business beyond five years can experience poor customer satisfaction and experience, high operating costs, decreased sales, and low employee morale. Grounded in the sustainability development theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore the business sustainability strategies small retail convenience store owners in Maryland, U.S.A., use to stay in business beyond 5 years. The participants were four small retail convenience store owners who …
Human Resources Strategies To Improve Performance In Healthcare Organizations, Rashida Ratliff
Human Resources Strategies To Improve Performance In Healthcare Organizations, Rashida Ratliff
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Performance management in healthcare organizations remains an ongoing challenge for leaders. Healthcare leaders are focused on increasing performance because it is the leading indicator of improving overall patient quality of care. Grounded in Kurt Lewin’s change management theory, the purpose of this pragmatic inquiry was to explore human resource strategies healthcare leaders use to enhance organizational processes and systems to improve performance. The participants were seven leaders in healthcare organizations who incorporated human resource strategies in managing performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, reviews of public data of business websites, and human resource strategies for managing performance. Through thematic …