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The Feasibility Of Operating A Small City Police Department: A Fiscal Trend Analysis, Sean Martin Moore
The Feasibility Of Operating A Small City Police Department: A Fiscal Trend Analysis, Sean Martin Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This professional administrative study (PAS) was developed to determine the feasibility of the client organization operating a small city police department or continuing with contracted police services by performing a fiscal trend analysis. The client organization’s law enforcement costs have risen significantly in the past decades and continue to rise. The fiscal trend analysis associated with operating a small city department was compared to those of three similar-sized California cities with small police departments. A fiscal trend analysis was completed using 10-year budget data from the client organization and three similar-sized California cities with small police departments. The fiscal analysis …
Clinical Practice Guideline For Nurse Practitioners: Diabetes Type Two Self-Care Management, Mercedes Perez
Clinical Practice Guideline For Nurse Practitioners: Diabetes Type Two Self-Care Management, Mercedes Perez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This project was a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for nurse practitioners regarding evidence-based guidelines for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) self-care management at a primary care practice in Ohio. The practice problem of T2DM is a prevalent disease affecting approximately 37.3 million people. T2DM can lead to complications of kidney disease, heart disease, diabetic neuropathy, eye damage, foot damage, and infections. Self-care in T2DM can improve outcomes and decrease complications. However, evidence-based guidelines are lacking to guide practitioners in self-care management of T2DM at this site. The practice-focused question was, “Does the evidence support development of a self-care, T2DM, CPG for …
The Lived Experiences Of Nonprofit Managers In Post-Covid Pandemic Recovery, Alonzo Curry
The Lived Experiences Of Nonprofit Managers In Post-Covid Pandemic Recovery, Alonzo Curry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit managers have been tasked with making difficult and creative decisions in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Policymakers, donors, and sector stakeholders need to understand the specific challenges nonprofit managers face during crises. The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the post-COVID-19 crisis management experiences of nonprofit managers in the United States and identify how nonprofit managers made meaning of such experiences. The research question for this qualitative exploration was based on the lived experiences of nonprofit managers with managing crises during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was developed with a multicultural theoretical foundation. …
The Lived Experiences Of Nonprofit Managers In Post-Covid Pandemic Recovery, Alonzo Curry
The Lived Experiences Of Nonprofit Managers In Post-Covid Pandemic Recovery, Alonzo Curry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit managers have been tasked with making difficult and creative decisions in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Policymakers, donors, and sector stakeholders need to understand the specific challenges nonprofit managers face during crises. The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was to understand the post-COVID-19 crisis management experiences of nonprofit managers in the United States and identify how nonprofit managers made meaning of such experiences. The research question for this qualitative exploration was based on the lived experiences of nonprofit managers with managing crises during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study was developed with a multicultural theoretical foundation. …
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Handwriting Fluency And Writing Proficiency In Elementary Students, Sofia Doyle For Scott Doyle
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Handwriting Fluency And Writing Proficiency In Elementary Students, Sofia Doyle For Scott Doyle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this study is that the majority of students nationwide demonstrate low writing proficiency and handwriting fluency. The purpose of this study was to explore elementary school teachers’ perspectives regarding handwriting fluency and its role in the overall writing skills of elementary students. This study was grounded in Piaget’s cognitive learning theory. Four research questions focused on teachers’ perspectives; two questions focused on factors that contribute to low achievement in handwriting and writing proficiency and two questions asked teachers about their experiences with the strategies they used to support students in handwriting and writing achievement. …
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine, while hailed as a groundbreaking scientific achievement, also brought to light a discernible hesitance from registered nurses (RNs) regarding the vaccination. While extensive research has delved into the broader phenomenon of vaccination hesitancy, there remains a notable gap in comprehensively examining the specific lived experiences of RNs in relation to this hesitancy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of RNs contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitance within the context of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and Roy’s adaptation model. TRA helped to guide this study in identifying the …
Staff Education To Increase Medication Adherence, Omowunmi Oluwatosin Ojo
Staff Education To Increase Medication Adherence, Omowunmi Oluwatosin Ojo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quality improvement staff education DNP project was developed to address psychiatric patients' nonadherence to medications in this project setting. Poor adherence to medication has been regarded as a primary cause of psychiatric deterioration in outpatient settings. The project was developed to mitigate the negative impact of non-adherence in psychiatric patients in the clinic. In this quality improvement project, an education program to increase nurses' knowledge of evidence-based strategies to improve patients with mental health illnesses adherence to their treatment regimen was developed and implemented. Seven individuals completed the education program. Participants completed a pretest before engaging in the program …
First-Generation African American College Graduates’ Interpretations Of Poverty And Well-Being, Shermanda Bellsora Whitfield
First-Generation African American College Graduates’ Interpretations Of Poverty And Well-Being, Shermanda Bellsora Whitfield
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of first-generation African American graduates of postsecondary institutions has grown, as many individuals perceive degree completion as a way to overcome socioeconomic barriers. The problem was that some first-generation African American college graduates face economic challenges postgraduation, living at or below the poverty level. It was unclear how this condition affected their quality of life. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to understand how African American first-generation college graduates interpreted and made meaning of their experiences related to their financial status and personal well-being. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems was the theoretical framework. Data were collected through semi-structured …
Pedagogy Of Moss Model In School Leadership Approaches For Indigenous 2slgbtq+ K–12 Students, Candace Linklater
Pedagogy Of Moss Model In School Leadership Approaches For Indigenous 2slgbtq+ K–12 Students, Candace Linklater
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem of the study was the insufficient knowledge regarding principals’ and assistant principals’ perceptions of their roles and needs in creating safe, decolonial, and culturally responsive educational environments for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ K–12 students in Northern Canadian communities. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of school principals/assistant principals regarding their role and needs in creating safe, decolonial, and culturally responsive educational environments for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ K–12 students in Northern Canadian communities. Using tribal critical race theory and cis-heteronormative queer theory as the conceptual framework, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 experienced principals/assistant principals. …
Preventing Burnout In Nursing Staff: Strategies And Best Practices For A Healthy Workplace, Friday Chidozie Nwabuisi
Preventing Burnout In Nursing Staff: Strategies And Best Practices For A Healthy Workplace, Friday Chidozie Nwabuisi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project is a staff education initiative focused on improving nursing resilience and mental health through mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). The project was informed by a practice-focused question: To what extent does the implementation of MBI training reduce stress and burnout among nursing staff in a clinical setting? The purpose of this project was to establish whether MBIs can be implemented as a support strategy in mitigating burnout and stress among nurses. The quantitative evaluation strategy used to determine the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing stress and burnout among nurses was a pretest and a posttest. The project targeted nursing …
Executive Summary: Quality Improvement Initiative Reducing Er Readmissions Among Homeless Individuals With Schizophrenia Using Integrated Care, Chiamaka Nnah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This evaluation of the effectiveness of a quality improvement initiative project aimed to reduce ER readmissions and improve medication adherence among homeless individuals with schizophrenia by implementing an integrated care model. These individuals face substantial barriers to healthcare, including housing instability and limited access to resources, leading to frequent ER visits that strain healthcare systems. Addressing this issue is essential for nursing practice to optimize resource use and improve patient outcomes. The project examined whether a coordinated approach integrating medical and social services could lower ER visits and enhance adherence to treatment. Statistical analyses showed that postimplementation medication adherence increased …
Perceptions Of Coping Capacity And Burnout Among Psychiatric Social Workers, Akia Sheree Pittman
Perceptions Of Coping Capacity And Burnout Among Psychiatric Social Workers, Akia Sheree Pittman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
U.S. mental health social workers practicing in psychiatric settings are susceptible to developing burnout. Burnout is a prominent and enduring social problem faced by many helping professionals, but especially among licensed mental health social workers. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the role coping capacity plays in mental health social workers developing burnout while employed in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The conceptual framework was sense of coherence, a core construct of the salutogenic theory of health. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 clinical social workers employed in inpatient psychiatric settings in North Carolina. Data …
Preventing Burnout In Nursing Staff: Strategies And Best Practices For A Healthy Workplace, Friday Chidozie Nwabuisi
Preventing Burnout In Nursing Staff: Strategies And Best Practices For A Healthy Workplace, Friday Chidozie Nwabuisi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project is a staff education initiative focused on improving nursing resilience and mental health through mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). The project was informed by a practice-focused question: To what extent does the implementation of MBI training reduce stress and burnout among nursing staff in a clinical setting? The purpose of this project was to establish whether MBIs can be implemented as a support strategy in mitigating burnout and stress among nurses. The quantitative evaluation strategy used to determine the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing stress and burnout among nurses was a pretest and a posttest. The project targeted nursing …
Teachers’ Challenges With Implementing Differentiated Instructional Strategies In Grade 5 Through 8 Classrooms, Sharda Massey
Teachers’ Challenges With Implementing Differentiated Instructional Strategies In Grade 5 Through 8 Classrooms, Sharda Massey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem addressed in this study was that general education teachers in Grades 5 through 8 face challenges when implementing differentiated instruction (DI) in classrooms across the United States. With the increasing adoption of DI, understanding these challenges is essential to provide effective support. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore teachers’ challenges in Grades 5–8 when using DI strategies and what support is needed to use these strategies better. Guided by Tomlinson’s DI approach, a basic qualitative design was used and semistructured interviews were conducted with eight teachers, allowing for an in-depth understanding of their …
Pedagogy Of Moss Model In School Leadership Approaches For Indigenous 2slgbtq+ K–12 Students, Candace Linklater
Pedagogy Of Moss Model In School Leadership Approaches For Indigenous 2slgbtq+ K–12 Students, Candace Linklater
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem of the study was the insufficient knowledge regarding principals’ and assistant principals’ perceptions of their roles and needs in creating safe, decolonial, and culturally responsive educational environments for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ K–12 students in Northern Canadian communities. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of school principals/assistant principals regarding their role and needs in creating safe, decolonial, and culturally responsive educational environments for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ K–12 students in Northern Canadian communities. Using tribal critical race theory and cis-heteronormative queer theory as the conceptual framework, semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 experienced principals/assistant principals. …
Big Data Management Within Multi-Objective Optimization Modeling For Sustainable Food Production, Breanna Paige Modica
Big Data Management Within Multi-Objective Optimization Modeling For Sustainable Food Production, Breanna Paige Modica
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Producing enough food to feed a growing human population without further degrading the environment through unsustainable natural resource use is a global issue. The purpose of this quantitative nonexperimental study was to examine the extent to which big data management of environmental impact sources, assessment methods, and allocation methods in multi-objective optimization (MOO) modeling affect the consistency and predictability of sustainable food animal feed management practices at the farm level. Representation theory, the theory of effective use of information systems, the dynamic capabilities view, and the natural resource-based view were used to describe the necessity of accurately representing and managing …
Prevalent Themes Of Messages Related To Sexual Risk Behaviors Targeting Young Black Women In Social Media, Dominique Lache' Gadson
Prevalent Themes Of Messages Related To Sexual Risk Behaviors Targeting Young Black Women In Social Media, Dominique Lache' Gadson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black women have been shown in mainstream media and social media in ways that reinforce negative stereotypes and reduce them to objects, which leads to the sexualization and stigmatization of their bodies and sexuality. There was a gap in understanding how exposure to social media content may influence sexual behavior and identity among young Black women, and how hypersexualized narratives sparked by stories in social media reflect sexual risk-taking. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and track popular social media sites to determine the themes of the messages most frequently viewed targeting Black women. The research question …
Attachment Styles Predicting School Engagement In Nontraditional Graduate Students, Aline Benamou-Fruchter
Attachment Styles Predicting School Engagement In Nontraditional Graduate Students, Aline Benamou-Fruchter
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Understanding how attachment styles influence nontraditional graduate students’ engagement is essential for advancing theoretical knowledge and developing targeted support systems in higher education. While research confirms that attachment styles affect academic outcomes, including perceptions of institutional support and learning environments, nontraditional graduate students remain underrepresented in engagement studies. Using Bowlby’s attachment theory as a guiding framework, this study investigated the relationship between secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles and behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. The Attachment Style Questionnaire, University Student Engagement Inventory, and a sociodemographic survey were employed, with data analyzed through a one-way MANOVA. Significant differences were found between …
Student Perceptions Of Black Professors In College Programs, Michelle D. Dartis
Student Perceptions Of Black Professors In College Programs, Michelle D. Dartis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This transcendental, phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences of students and their perceptions of how Black faculty behaviors and interactions impact them in a college program, shedding light on the importance of supportive connections and the role of race in these dynamics. In this study, the terms Black or African American were used interchangeably. The results from this study provide an awareness of how students perceive their Black professors and how the student-professor relationship develops among students and their Black professors, particularly when it comes to perceived caring and support. Semistructured, in-depth interviews were used to explore 10 …
Perceptions Of Encouragement For Native American Women To Persist In Doctoral Programs, Venicia Mayo Burton
Perceptions Of Encouragement For Native American Women To Persist In Doctoral Programs, Venicia Mayo Burton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is the underrepresentation of Native American women in doctoral programs in the United States. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how encouragement in terms of support, confidence, hope, and advice received from family and tribe, friends and social circles, and faculty and college administrators influence the persistence of Native American women in their doctoral journeys. The conceptual framework for this study is the psychosociolcultural theory (PSC) to help examine the psychological, social, and cultural influences on the educational experiences of minority students in an educational setting. Data from eight interviews …
Executive Summary: Quality Improvement Initiative Reducing Er Readmissions Among Homeless Individuals With Schizophrenia Using Integrated Care, Chiamaka Nnah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This evaluation of the effectiveness of a quality improvement initiative project aimed to reduce ER readmissions and improve medication adherence among homeless individuals with schizophrenia by implementing an integrated care model. These individuals face substantial barriers to healthcare, including housing instability and limited access to resources, leading to frequent ER visits that strain healthcare systems. Addressing this issue is essential for nursing practice to optimize resource use and improve patient outcomes. The project examined whether a coordinated approach integrating medical and social services could lower ER visits and enhance adherence to treatment. Statistical analyses showed that postimplementation medication adherence increased …
Depictions Of United States Military Domestic Violence Found On The Internet, Erica Ann Pearson
Depictions Of United States Military Domestic Violence Found On The Internet, Erica Ann Pearson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Military domestic violence (MDV) is an issue in the United States. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how the mainstream media and published government content depicts MDV on the internet, and whether those narratives/video transcripts contained any agenda to generate influence. Ragas’ agenda-setting theory was used as a framework for this study. Agenda-setting is a communication specific phenomenon directed to influence individuals or organizations, based on what public relations practitioners present to the public. There are two research questions in this study. The first is: How do mainstream media narratives, and government documents depict survivors and …
Perceptions Of Coping Capacity And Burnout Among Psychiatric Social Workers, Akia Sheree Pittman
Perceptions Of Coping Capacity And Burnout Among Psychiatric Social Workers, Akia Sheree Pittman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
U.S. mental health social workers practicing in psychiatric settings are susceptible to developing burnout. Burnout is a prominent and enduring social problem faced by many helping professionals, but especially among licensed mental health social workers. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the role coping capacity plays in mental health social workers developing burnout while employed in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The conceptual framework was sense of coherence, a core construct of the salutogenic theory of health. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with 10 clinical social workers employed in inpatient psychiatric settings in North Carolina. Data …
Teachers’ Challenges With Implementing Differentiated Instructional Strategies In Grade 5 Through 8 Classrooms, Sharda Massey
Teachers’ Challenges With Implementing Differentiated Instructional Strategies In Grade 5 Through 8 Classrooms, Sharda Massey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem addressed in this study was that general education teachers in Grades 5 through 8 face challenges when implementing differentiated instruction (DI) in classrooms across the United States. With the increasing adoption of DI, understanding these challenges is essential to provide effective support. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore teachers’ challenges in Grades 5–8 when using DI strategies and what support is needed to use these strategies better. Guided by Tomlinson’s DI approach, a basic qualitative design was used and semistructured interviews were conducted with eight teachers, allowing for an in-depth understanding of their …
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Handwriting Fluency And Writing Proficiency In Elementary Students, Sofia Doyle For Scott Doyle
Elementary School Teachers’ Perspectives Regarding Handwriting Fluency And Writing Proficiency In Elementary Students, Sofia Doyle For Scott Doyle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was addressed in this study is that the majority of students nationwide demonstrate low writing proficiency and handwriting fluency. The purpose of this study was to explore elementary school teachers’ perspectives regarding handwriting fluency and its role in the overall writing skills of elementary students. This study was grounded in Piaget’s cognitive learning theory. Four research questions focused on teachers’ perspectives; two questions focused on factors that contribute to low achievement in handwriting and writing proficiency and two questions asked teachers about their experiences with the strategies they used to support students in handwriting and writing achievement. …
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Understanding Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitance Among Registered Nurses, Lucille Fenelon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The development of the COVID-19 vaccine, while hailed as a groundbreaking scientific achievement, also brought to light a discernible hesitance from registered nurses (RNs) regarding the vaccination. While extensive research has delved into the broader phenomenon of vaccination hesitancy, there remains a notable gap in comprehensively examining the specific lived experiences of RNs in relation to this hesitancy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of RNs contributing to COVID-19 vaccine hesitance within the context of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and Roy’s adaptation model. TRA helped to guide this study in identifying the …
Big Data Management Within Multi-Objective Optimization Modeling For Sustainable Food Production, Breanna Paige Modica
Big Data Management Within Multi-Objective Optimization Modeling For Sustainable Food Production, Breanna Paige Modica
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Producing enough food to feed a growing human population without further degrading the environment through unsustainable natural resource use is a global issue. The purpose of this quantitative nonexperimental study was to examine the extent to which big data management of environmental impact sources, assessment methods, and allocation methods in multi-objective optimization (MOO) modeling affect the consistency and predictability of sustainable food animal feed management practices at the farm level. Representation theory, the theory of effective use of information systems, the dynamic capabilities view, and the natural resource-based view were used to describe the necessity of accurately representing and managing …
Depictions Of United States Military Domestic Violence Found On The Internet, Erica Ann Pearson
Depictions Of United States Military Domestic Violence Found On The Internet, Erica Ann Pearson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Military domestic violence (MDV) is an issue in the United States. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how the mainstream media and published government content depicts MDV on the internet, and whether those narratives/video transcripts contained any agenda to generate influence. Ragas’ agenda-setting theory was used as a framework for this study. Agenda-setting is a communication specific phenomenon directed to influence individuals or organizations, based on what public relations practitioners present to the public. There are two research questions in this study. The first is: How do mainstream media narratives, and government documents depict survivors and …
Attachment Styles Predicting School Engagement In Nontraditional Graduate Students, Aline Benamou-Fruchter
Attachment Styles Predicting School Engagement In Nontraditional Graduate Students, Aline Benamou-Fruchter
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Understanding how attachment styles influence nontraditional graduate students’ engagement is essential for advancing theoretical knowledge and developing targeted support systems in higher education. While research confirms that attachment styles affect academic outcomes, including perceptions of institutional support and learning environments, nontraditional graduate students remain underrepresented in engagement studies. Using Bowlby’s attachment theory as a guiding framework, this study investigated the relationship between secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles and behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. The Attachment Style Questionnaire, University Student Engagement Inventory, and a sociodemographic survey were employed, with data analyzed through a one-way MANOVA. Significant differences were found between …
First-Generation African American College Graduates’ Interpretations Of Poverty And Well-Being, Shermanda Bellsora Whitfield
First-Generation African American College Graduates’ Interpretations Of Poverty And Well-Being, Shermanda Bellsora Whitfield
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The number of first-generation African American graduates of postsecondary institutions has grown, as many individuals perceive degree completion as a way to overcome socioeconomic barriers. The problem was that some first-generation African American college graduates face economic challenges postgraduation, living at or below the poverty level. It was unclear how this condition affected their quality of life. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to understand how African American first-generation college graduates interpreted and made meaning of their experiences related to their financial status and personal well-being. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems was the theoretical framework. Data were collected through semi-structured …