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Principals’ Perspectives Of Their Role In The Success Of Positive Behavior Interventions Program In Secondary Schools, Andrea Felicia Bishop-Knight
Principals’ Perspectives Of Their Role In The Success Of Positive Behavior Interventions Program In Secondary Schools, Andrea Felicia Bishop-Knight
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In Barbados, there has been an increase in violence and disruptive behavior among students at urban secondary schools. The problem is that some Barbadian urban secondary principals struggle to implement the Schools’ Positive Behavior Management Program (SPBMP), while other principals successfully reduce disruptive behaviors. This basic qualitative study explored the perspectives of principals who have successfully implemented and sustained SPBMP at secondary schools in Barbados. The conceptual framework for this study was Bandura’s social cognitive theory. The research questions focused on Barbadian urban secondary principals’ perspectives on the strategies to implement SPBMP successfully and the challenges to effectively sustaining SPBMP …
New Local Government It Employees’ Onboarding Perception Of Barriers, Solutions, And Expected Outcomes For Service Delivery Engagement, Ursula White-Oliver
New Local Government It Employees’ Onboarding Perception Of Barriers, Solutions, And Expected Outcomes For Service Delivery Engagement, Ursula White-Oliver
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee onboarding and socialization experienced by local government information technology (IT) employees is an industry issue among those without prior public sector employment. This study entailed an evaluation of the onboarding process by gathering perspectives from a local government IT department to help an organization understand onboarding and socialization needs and desires of new employees. The purpose was to address public IT employees’ experiences and what they thought needed to change about their experiences. Surveys of employees and personal individual interviews with thirty-one managers and subject matter experts from across the organization were used to provide data about transitioning to …
Prompting Effective Learning Pathways: Applied Behavior Analysis In Practice, Brandie Ann Kretzschmar
Prompting Effective Learning Pathways: Applied Behavior Analysis In Practice, Brandie Ann Kretzschmar
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this quantitative study was to contribute to the literature for prompting interventions in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA). This study examined the clinical utilization of prompting strategies with verbal operant programming across currently credentialed practitioners. Evidence-based practices are well known, but clinical guidance regarding prompting strategies is still emerging. This gap is potentially related to the lack of a prompting assessment to assist practitioners in creating clients' programming. To collect data a 52-question survey was used in this ethnographic study. Data was collected from 62 respondents, with 55 overall completed surveys. Errorless learning was reported …
Planning And Instruction Of Social Emotional Learning In Elementary Art Education, Jonathan Daniel Juravich
Planning And Instruction Of Social Emotional Learning In Elementary Art Education, Jonathan Daniel Juravich
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Educators, parents, and researchers uphold that intentional social emotional learning (SEL) can positively benefit student well-being, especially when the learning is integrated into all educational content areas. The problem under study was that though research has highlighted the connection between SEL and visual art education, how teachers intentionally plan for and implement an SEL-integrated art curriculum was not well researched. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how elementary visual art educators in a midwestern state, with both visual art and SEL standards, intentionally plan for and implement an SEL-integrated art curriculum. This study was grounded in …
Inclusiveness Of English As A Second Language Nursing Students In The Academic Setting, Bahgat Youwakeem
Inclusiveness Of English As A Second Language Nursing Students In The Academic Setting, Bahgat Youwakeem
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explored the perceptions of English as a Second Language (ESL) nursing students regarding inclusiveness in nursing programs in the southern United States. The problem addressed is the limited research on how ESL nursing students perceive inclusiveness in academic environments, particularly in the Southern States, where diversity is increasing. Previous studies have focused on the general challenges faced by ESL students, but few have examined their specific perceptions of inclusivity in nursing programs. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study, guided by Whannell and Whannell’s identity theory, was to gain insights into ESL nursing students' lived experiences of inclusiveness. …
Strategies For Small Haircare Business Survival For Longer Than 5 Years, Dewayne C. Scott
Strategies For Small Haircare Business Survival For Longer Than 5 Years, Dewayne C. Scott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small businesses are vital to the U.S. economy, yet only half of small businesses survive beyond their first years. Haircare small business owners are particularly concerned about their limited knowledge of strategies essential for organization sustainability, as this lack .of strategic planning can significantly increase the risk of business failure. Grounded in resource based theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was an exploration of the strategies small haircare business owners use to sustain operations for 5 years or longer. The participant's population included five owners of small haircare businesses in Maryland who have been in operation for …
Strategies To Enhance Employee Knowledge Retention In Public And Private Universities, Funmilola Adebunmi Iyiola
Strategies To Enhance Employee Knowledge Retention In Public And Private Universities, Funmilola Adebunmi Iyiola
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Retaining an employee's knowledge becomes a significant challenge when skilled and experienced employees leave an organization. Human resources (HR) professionals/leaders at public and private universities are particularly concerned about the detrimental impact of knowledge loss in such cases. Grounded in the knowledge management cycle (KMC) model, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that HR professionals/leaders of public and private universities use to enhance employee knowledge retention. The participants were nine HR professionals/leaders in public and private universities who successfully enhanced employee knowledge retention. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of publicly …
Relationship Between Enrollment, Retention, Alumni Giving, And Financial Health At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kenneth Mercury
Relationship Between Enrollment, Retention, Alumni Giving, And Financial Health At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kenneth Mercury
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Decreasing financial health damages an organization’s reputation and economic viability to survive. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) leaders must strive to improve their financial health to protect their institution’s reputation and risk of closure. Grounded in strategic enrollment management theory, the purpose of this quantitative ex-post facto study was to examine the relationship between student enrollment, student retention, alumni giving, and financial health of HBCUs. The participants were 101 HBCUs collected from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Voluntary Support of Education databases, from 2020 to 2022. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis showed that …
Staff Education Project For Adult Icu Nurses, Hani Ayyad
Staff Education Project For Adult Icu Nurses, Hani Ayyad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This staff education project is a crucial initiative designed to enhance nursing knowledge and skills in the care of central lines. Its overarching goal is to reduce the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in a teaching hospital. Given that CLABSIs are a major concern in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), due to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures, this project is very important. My goal was to fill these gaps by providing a comprehensive staff education program addressing this critical issue. The evidence-based practice question (EBP) guiding this Doctor of Nursing Project (DNP) project was: Does the Staff Education …
Effective International Corporate Diversification And Performance Improvement Strategies, Danielle L. Oswald
Effective International Corporate Diversification And Performance Improvement Strategies, Danielle L. Oswald
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective international diversification strategies can potentially cause negative operational performance and return on investment (ROI). Business leaders are concerned with ineffective international diversification strategies, as performance improvement drives business growth, innovation, and profitability in international markets. Grounded in the Baldrige excellence framework (BEF) and stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to identify and explore effective international diversification strategies senior leaders can use to create a franchise or growth platform for organizational expansion. Participants were two experts in the business consulting industry in New Zealand who contributed to international diversification strategies. Data were collected using semistructured …
Lived Experiences Of Low-Income African American Burn Survivors In Greater Washington, Dc, Angela White
Lived Experiences Of Low-Income African American Burn Survivors In Greater Washington, Dc, Angela White
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Burn injuries are wounds that affect the skin and other organic tissue, categorized according to the mechanism of injury and brought on by heat, electricity, chemicals, fire, or flames. In the United States, researchers have shown that race and other healthcare inequalities lead to increased burn injuries among African Americans but have yet to explore their lived experiences after sustaining these injuries. This phenomenological study explored perceptions and understanding of the manifestation of burn injuries of seven African American burn survivors. Participants were recruited in health services public waiting areas, community storefronts, mailers, and on Facebook. Data were collected via …
Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant
Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be detrimental to patient outcomes. One major challenge affecting care for CAP is hospital length of stay (HLOS), which is associated with multiple factors, mainly comorbid conditions. One way to improve the efficiency of CAP hospital care is the implementation of pneumonia clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness in application of pneumonia treatment and care. This project evaluated the effectiveness of using pneumonia pathways by evaluating HLOS before and after the health care staff in the project site implemented pneumonia pathways. Use of the pneumonia pathways in the project site started in 2021, but there had not …
Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant
Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be detrimental to patient outcomes. One major challenge affecting care for CAP is hospital length of stay (HLOS), which is associated with multiple factors, mainly comorbid conditions. One way to improve the efficiency of CAP hospital care is the implementation of pneumonia clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness in application of pneumonia treatment and care. This project evaluated the effectiveness of using pneumonia pathways by evaluating HLOS before and after the health care staff in the project site implemented pneumonia pathways. Use of the pneumonia pathways in the project site started in 2021, but there had not …
Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant
Pneumonia Pathway’S Effectiveness In Decreasing Length Of Stay In An Acute Care, Marie Carline Hollant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) can be detrimental to patient outcomes. One major challenge affecting care for CAP is hospital length of stay (HLOS), which is associated with multiple factors, mainly comorbid conditions. One way to improve the efficiency of CAP hospital care is the implementation of pneumonia clinical pathways to ensure effectiveness in application of pneumonia treatment and care. This project evaluated the effectiveness of using pneumonia pathways by evaluating HLOS before and after the health care staff in the project site implemented pneumonia pathways. Use of the pneumonia pathways in the project site started in 2021, but there had not …
Strategies To Overcome Burnout In Women In Behavioral Health Leadership, Pamela Atueyi
Strategies To Overcome Burnout In Women In Behavioral Health Leadership, Pamela Atueyi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The global mental health landscape is currently facing a significant crisis, characterized by an unprecedented surge in patient demand and a concurrent shortage of therapists. This imbalance has led to overwhelmed mental health facilities, prolonged access and wait times for patients, and diminished quality of care. Several factors contribute to this crisis, including the increased prevalence of mental health issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health treatment, and systemic problems, such as the lack of training programs, leaders not feeling supported, and low retention rates. This study explored significant burnout levels among women behavioral health …
Impact Of Drinking Water And Sanitation Facilities On Child Mortality In Sierra Leone, Christie Ben-Carew
Impact Of Drinking Water And Sanitation Facilities On Child Mortality In Sierra Leone, Christie Ben-Carew
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are viewed as key contributors to the high rates of under-5 child deaths in sub-Saharan Africa. In one of the countries in the region, Sierra Leone, there was an absence of studies on the potential impacts of WASH on child mortality. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how variables related to access to toilet facilities and safe drinking water in rural and urban areas of Sierra Leone impact child mortality. Secondary data from the United Nations Children's Fund 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (N = 18,006) were analyzed as part of this …
Supporting Gender Identity In Early Childhood: Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Parenting A Gender Variant Child Under Age 6 Years, Deborah Lyn Hahn
Supporting Gender Identity In Early Childhood: Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Parenting A Gender Variant Child Under Age 6 Years, Deborah Lyn Hahn
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The specific problem addressed through this qualitative research study was the lack of understanding of the lived experiences of parents of gender variant preschool children and the resources those parents need to help create affirming environments for their young children. Butler’s queer theory/feminist poststructuralism was the theoretical foundation of this research study. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of parents of gender variant children under the age 6 years and to determine the supports and services these parents need to help them create and maintain safe and affirming environments for their children. Transcendental phenomenology was …
Mitigating The Impact Of Remote Work Challenges On Employee Productivity, Michael Gamble
Mitigating The Impact Of Remote Work Challenges On Employee Productivity, Michael Gamble
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Challenges encountered in remote working during and after the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affect the performance and productivity of employees as they are not familiar with remote working strategies. The rapid shift brought about difficulties for business leaders to manage a remote workforce and need for solutions or effective strategies. Grounded in the self-determination theory, the purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore and identify strategies business leaders use to mitigate the negative effects of remote working environments. Participants were 11 business leaders from software companies who adopted remote working models in their business strategies. Data were collected through …
Psychosocial Influences On African American Men Who Viewed Videos Of Police Killing Unarmed African American Men, Shaterrica Denae Maloney
Psychosocial Influences On African American Men Who Viewed Videos Of Police Killing Unarmed African American Men, Shaterrica Denae Maloney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The strained relationship between the African American community and law enforcement is not a new phenomenon. However, these interactions have become a focal point in research given the current use of smartphones and other technologies that capture video footage of these interactions, including those that result in the fatality of an African American male. The purpose and research questions of this phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of African American men and how their psychosocial development is influenced by watching videos of unarmed African American men being killed by police. The research questions were: What is the experience of African …
Gender Ideology And Gender Equality Policy Adoption, Wendell Christopher Lewis
Gender Ideology And Gender Equality Policy Adoption, Wendell Christopher Lewis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gender-based violence threatens the social and economic security of countries. Gender equality policies, which address the ideological and material relations of gender equality that support gender-based violence, are being stymied by antigender coalitions. Little is known of the concept called gender ideology used by this coalition to facilitate policy intractability of gender equality policies. This mixed-method study was intended to fill the theoretical and methodological gaps in the literature using the narrative policy framework to explore the concept of gender ideology and policy intractability during the National Gender Policy debate in Trinidad and Tobago between 2010-2018. The research questions focused …
Military To Civilian Life: Transition And Reintegration Experiences Of Army Wives, Marquita Crudup
Military To Civilian Life: Transition And Reintegration Experiences Of Army Wives, Marquita Crudup
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have identified that military-to-civilian transition (MCT) and civilian reintegration is a difficult time for military spouses; as veterans receive transitional assistance and benefits to assist with adjustment, the nonveteran family leaves behind a community of supportive peers and resources. Military spouses feel disconnected and isolated and lack access to service in their civilian community. In this generic qualitative study, the transactional model of stress and coping was used to explore the participants’ appraisal of events during MCT and civilian reintegration, and the coping resources used to address them. Purposeful selection was used in recruiting 18 female participants with no …
Optimizing Training For Master's-Level Clinicians In Behavioral Health Private Practice, Candace Starks
Optimizing Training For Master's-Level Clinicians In Behavioral Health Private Practice, Candace Starks
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This case study involved investigating the clinical proficiency of master’s-level clinicians (MLCs) and its impact on client therapeutic outcomes within a behavioral health organization (BHO) in the Southeastern U.S. Using the Baldrige Framework of Excellence, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, organizational data analysis, and a literature review. Key findings highlighted continuity of service, client dissatisfaction, and excess training requirements as themes. Inconsistent clinician performance disrupted client progress, leading to dissatisfaction and frequent therapist changes. Participants expressed hesitation and dissatisfaction with inexperienced therapists, emphasizing the need for improved training and support. New clinicians required substantial additional training to meet practice …
Information-Technology-Aided Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Improving Financial Institutions’ Business Performance, Joy Kudakwashe Semwayo
Information-Technology-Aided Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Improving Financial Institutions’ Business Performance, Joy Kudakwashe Semwayo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Zimbabwean banking industry has struggled to adopt Information Technology (IT)-enabled customer relationship management (CRM), limiting its ability to effectively manage customer relationships and improve overall performance. Senior banking leaders must understand IT-driven CRM strategies to better retain customers and enhance bank performance. Grounded in functionalism and social control theories, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore IT-aided CRM strategies some senior bank leaders use to improve customer retention and enhance bank performance in Zimbabwe. The participants consisted of six senior leaders from different banks in Zimbabwe who successfully utilized IT-driven CRM strategies to retain customers and …
Information-Technology-Aided Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Improving Financial Institutions’ Business Performance, Joy Kudakwashe Semwayo
Information-Technology-Aided Customer Relationship Management Strategies For Improving Financial Institutions’ Business Performance, Joy Kudakwashe Semwayo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Zimbabwean banking industry has struggled to adopt Information Technology (IT)-enabled customer relationship management (CRM), limiting its ability to effectively manage customer relationships and improve overall performance. Senior banking leaders must understand IT-driven CRM strategies to better retain customers and enhance bank performance. Grounded in functionalism and social control theories, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore IT-aided CRM strategies some senior bank leaders use to improve customer retention and enhance bank performance in Zimbabwe. The participants consisted of six senior leaders from different banks in Zimbabwe who successfully utilized IT-driven CRM strategies to retain customers and …
The Lived Experiences Of Work Related Violence Against Public Health Professionals During Covid-19 Pandemic, Cynthia Howell
The Lived Experiences Of Work Related Violence Against Public Health Professionals During Covid-19 Pandemic, Cynthia Howell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Work-related violence (WRV) against public health professionals is increasingly prevalent worldwide but received much greater attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study addressed a gap in the literature by exploring public health professionals' experiences with WRV threats, what factors contributed to their vulnerability, and the severity of these threats during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2023. Rogers' (1975) Protection Motivation Theory was the conceptual framework for phenomenological study. Twelve public health professionals, both male and female, including epidemiologists, nurses, physicians, researchers/scientists, and community health workers, who actively worked during the COVID-19 pandemic and were residents of New York …
Marijuana Legalization And Opioid Use Disorder In Ontario, Canada, From 2015 To 2021, Luke Ome Agada
Marijuana Legalization And Opioid Use Disorder In Ontario, Canada, From 2015 To 2021, Luke Ome Agada
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study examined the trends in opioid-related hospitalizations and deaths in Ontario, Canada, from 2015, to 2021, with a particular focus on the periods before and after cannabis legalization. The social problem addressed was the ongoing opioid crisis, exacerbated by rising opioid-related health issues. Grounded in the harm reduction theory, this research explored whether cannabis legalization could serve as a substitute to mitigate opioid use disorder. Data were extracted from the Discharge Database, Emergency Department Database, National Ambulatory Care Reporting System, and Hospital Morbidity Database. Analysis using the generalized estimation equation (GEE) method revealed a significant increase in opioid-related hospitalizations, …
Enhancing Public Library Staff's Responses To Socially Vulnerable Patrons Experiencing A Psychological Crisis, Brianne Hanson
Enhancing Public Library Staff's Responses To Socially Vulnerable Patrons Experiencing A Psychological Crisis, Brianne Hanson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social workers and other specialized staff employed at U.S. public libraries work daily to de-escalate and provide crisis response to socially vulnerable patrons. However, there was a gap in cohesive and generalizable information regarding how specialized program staff respond to patrons’ psychological crises. The aim of this qualitative force field analysis study was to identify and document a model procedure for library staff to implement during a customer crisis. A secondary aim was to inform the actions and de-escalation approaches taken by staff members during these incidents. Study participants included 12 specialized staff members currently working in public library programming …
Examining The Relationship Between Employment And Health Status Among Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) In The United States, Winifred Beckles
Examining The Relationship Between Employment And Health Status Among Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) In The United States, Winifred Beckles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), characterized by challenges in social communication and repetitive behaviors, is a developmental disability that impacts over five million adults in the United States. Despite the significant amount of research literature on the association between health and employment in the general population, there remains a gap in research on the relationship between health and employment in adults with autism. Utilizing the Social Ecological Model (SEM) framework, this study examined whether there is a relationship between employment, current living status, non-paid activities, United States Census regions, type of health insurance, and health status when controlling for age, race, …
Relationship Between Academic Burnout And Psychosocial Needs Among Black Doctoral Counseling Education Scholars, Cerenity Carmichael
Relationship Between Academic Burnout And Psychosocial Needs Among Black Doctoral Counseling Education Scholars, Cerenity Carmichael
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quantitative study, guided by the critical race theory theoretical framework, was conducted to investigate the relationship between academic burnout and psychosocial needs among Black doctoral students in counseling education and supervision (CES) programs. This study highlights the prevalence and patterns of perceived met psychological needs and academic burnout among this population group. This study collected data from 96 Black CES doctoral students through a survey-based research design. Participants completed the University Needs Instrument for assessing psychological needs, including the needs for academic, peer, family, financial, practical, and emotional support, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey for Students for measuring …
Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports Strategies To Improve Employee Motivation, Tijuana Debose
Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports Strategies To Improve Employee Motivation, Tijuana Debose
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A behavior health organization in the U.S. state of Florida that provided residential care for children affected by abuse and neglect lacked a standardized positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) system to improve staff motivation. This gap, compounded by challenging youth behaviors, had led to increased staff callouts and decreased motivation, affecting daily operations. The aim of this study was to provide practical recommendations for implementing effective PBIS strategies to foster a positive workplace and improve staff motivation among residential program employees in a southern U.S. organization. The Baldrige Excellence Framework was used to explore the interplay between leadership support, …