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National Blue Ribbon School Principals’ Descriptions Of Their Leadership Practices, Demere Houston
National Blue Ribbon School Principals’ Descriptions Of Their Leadership Practices, Demere Houston
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Approximately 7% of all U. S. K-12 schools have received the United States Department of Education’s (USDOE) National Blue Ribbon (NBR). Information was needed about how leaders prepare their schools to earn this award. This study was focused on the leadership practices of school principals honored with the award between 2005 and 2021 to learn more about this gap in leadership practice. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how NBR-award principals describe the leadership practices that enabled them to build school environments worthy of the highest designation a school can receive from the USDOE. The conceptual …
Fetal Heart Rate Self-Monitoring By Mothers In Labor, Mesfin Gebrekidan Zbelo
Fetal Heart Rate Self-Monitoring By Mothers In Labor, Mesfin Gebrekidan Zbelo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childbirth poses a significant risk, with many intrapartum stillbirths worldwide. In Lesotho, 35% of stillbirths occur during labor, predominantly due to birth asphyxia. Low midwife-to-laboring mother ratios result in insufficient adherence to standardized protocols for intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring. In the intrapartum period, quality and respectful care during birth are crucial. The purpose of the study was to examine intrapartum outcomes and the impact of self-monitoring of electronic fetal heart rate on laboring mothers' use of a doppler. Catastrophe theory and the theory of access proposed by Penchansky and Thomas served as the theoretical frameworks. Logistic regression analysis revealed …
The Moderating Effect Of Social Support On The Relationship Between Occupational Distress And Somatic Symptoms Among Catholic Clergy, Aldo Antonio Molina-Moore
The Moderating Effect Of Social Support On The Relationship Between Occupational Distress And Somatic Symptoms Among Catholic Clergy, Aldo Antonio Molina-Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Clergy exhibit significantly higher rates of stress, mortality, and chronic disease than the general population. Despite existing research on clergy stress, there remained a gap in understanding how social support affected the relationship between occupational distress and somatic symptoms among Catholic clergy in the United States. The purpose of this quantitative, nonexperimental correlational study was to determine if perceived supervisor support and perceived organizational support moderated the relationship between occupational distress and somatic symptoms among clergy. The stress-buffering model of social support was used as the theoretical framework. Data were collected through surveys from a sample of 253 Catholic priests …
Perspectives Of Female Directors On The Effectiveness Of Corporate Board Diversity Interventions, Jody Michelle Pugh
Perspectives Of Female Directors On The Effectiveness Of Corporate Board Diversity Interventions, Jody Michelle Pugh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
While women account for most of the workforce, they remain underrepresented as executives on corporate boards of directors. A review of the literature revealed there is limited research about the experiences of women currently serving on corporate boards while states and regulators pursue the application of structural interventions through gender equity initiatives. The purpose of this general qualitative study was to explore how female board members perceived the effect of gender quota mandates on corporate board membership. The theoretical framework for this study was Zucker’s institutional theory of organizations which is used to examine the influence of external pressures applied …
Differences In Race And Gender Of Retired Servicemembers In The Decision To Reenlist, Samantha R. Loeza
Differences In Race And Gender Of Retired Servicemembers In The Decision To Reenlist, Samantha R. Loeza
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to reenlist. Existing research indicated little to no information regarding these factors. The independent variables are race and gender, and the dependent variable is work self-determination in the decision-making to re-enlist. This research utilized an adapted version of the Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale, an 18-item assessment of work motivation theoretically grounded in self-determination theory. Only retired active-duty enlisted service members between the ranks of E-5 through E-9 were surveyed. Regarding race, this study only …
Improving The Teaching Effectiveness Of South African Educators As Inclusive Primary School Education Practitioners, Rashika Matthews
Improving The Teaching Effectiveness Of South African Educators As Inclusive Primary School Education Practitioners, Rashika Matthews
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 1996, government policies in South Africa required all educational institutions to align with human rights and equality. Public schools now operate as inclusive institutions. Thus, there exists a problem that after 23 years of policy implementation, South African educators continue to acknowledge their need for knowledge, skills, and training to support effective inclusive education. There is an educational imperative to identify the South African educators’ gap in knowledge and skills to improve their effectiveness as active, inclusive practitioners. Mezirow’s transformational learning theory aligns with the South African educators’ need to build knowledge and inclusion skills. This research includes interviews …
Effect Of Nurse Work Hours On Nursing Home Patients Antipsychotic Medication Usage, Danielle Tisdale
Effect Of Nurse Work Hours On Nursing Home Patients Antipsychotic Medication Usage, Danielle Tisdale
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Antipsychotic medications used to treat and manage psychosis are sometimes prescribed inappropriately to nursing home patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between direct care (registered nurse [RN] and licensed practical nurse [LPN]) staffing hours in New York nursing homes (independent variable) and the rate of antipsychotic medication usage (dependent variable) as well as the issuance of antipsychotic (F-758) citations (dependent variable). Donabedian’s three-part model served as the theoretical framework and aligned this study concerning nursing homes’ capacity and processes concerning staffing and antipsychotic medication administration. The study consisted of a quantitative examination of a sample …
Evaluating The Communication And Accountability Of Nurses In The Clinic Setting, Emily Baarz
Evaluating The Communication And Accountability Of Nurses In The Clinic Setting, Emily Baarz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research has demonstrated the importance of effective communication and its relationship to positive patient, provider, and organizational outcomes. In the local organization, nursing staff verbalized concerns regarding lack of professional communication that may contribute to a hostile work environment and affect the quality of patient care delivered. To address this concern, the organization implemented a staff education program focused on effective communication practices and level of accountability. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if the educational intervention focused on effective communication practices and level of accountability increased the participants’ perceptions of communication and accountability among nursing …
Challenges Of Maintaining Sobriety For Adults In Recovery Returning To College, Rosalina Johns
Challenges Of Maintaining Sobriety For Adults In Recovery Returning To College, Rosalina Johns
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent problem among college students, with negative consequences on academic performance, social interactions, and well-being. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences and challenges of sobriety for recovering adults returning to college. Sociocultural theory was used to gain insights into participants’ experiences including resilience, risk and protective factors, and stress. Data were collected from semi structured interviews with three college students who were recovering adults. The data included participants’ responses regarding intervention or mediation techniques that eased their barriers and challenges during their academic journey. The findings revealed core themes …
Examining Coping Mechanisms Among Teachers And Administrators After Experiencing Gun Violence At School, Tracey Yvonne Holt
Examining Coping Mechanisms Among Teachers And Administrators After Experiencing Gun Violence At School, Tracey Yvonne Holt
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
According to recent research, gun violence at schools has become a public health issue. Teachers, administrators, students, and communities are trying to cope with the aftermath of gun violence at schools. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to identify coping mechanisms among teachers and administrators after experiencing gun violence at school. The theoretical framework was the transactional model of stress and coping, contending that a person’s capacity to cope and adjust to challenges and problems is a consequence of transactions. Data collection included Zoom interviews with 10 participants. Findings from coding and thematic analysis indicated that experiencing gun …
Competition In The Banking Industry: An Empirical Study, Angela Smith Mcgee
Competition In The Banking Industry: An Empirical Study, Angela Smith Mcgee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
According to recent studies, U.S. bank customers have been dissatisfied with banks and bank fees; therefore, some bank CEOs need to understand the relationship between the rise of cryptocurrencies, third-party payment services, and traditional bank startups. Using Porter’s five forces theory, the purpose of this quantitative, ex post facto, study was to determine if the dollar value of U.S. cryptocurrency startups, and U.S. third-party payment service startups predict U.S. bank startups. The sample of twenty-four records consisted of initial public offerings (IPO’s) within each month of the two-year period aggregated by variable dollars publicly listed in the Securities and Exchange …
Managerial Strategies To Create A Diverse Workforce For Enhanced Employee Performance, Karmashia Mcduffie
Managerial Strategies To Create A Diverse Workforce For Enhanced Employee Performance, Karmashia Mcduffie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Organizations with ineffective diversity management strategies risk increased conflict and decreased organizational performance. Senior managers are concerned with workforce diversity, which is critical for enhancing employee performance in the health and human services industry. Grounded in Lewin’s force field theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies that senior managers in the health and human services industry have successfully used to create a diverse workforce and increase employee performance. Participants were three senior managers from North Carolina health and human services agencies who successfully developed strategies to diversify workforces to increase employee performance. Data were …
Promotion And Personality In Military Officers As Moderated By Race, Margaret Raia
Promotion And Personality In Military Officers As Moderated By Race, Margaret Raia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Career progression of U.S. military officers into the senior officer corps remains a difficult objective. Current research focuses on the lack of diversity in the senior officer corps and systematic factors inhibiting officers from promotions. This study was grounded in McCrae and Costa’s five-factor model of personality, to examine U.S. military officers’ personality characteristics and their relation to promotion while moderating for race. This quantitative study used binary logistical regression of survey data to establish whether the personality characteristics of openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism predict promotion. U.S. Army and Naval officers in ranks O4–O10 were sampled from social …
Secure Implementation Of Sip Trunks For Voice: A Qualitative Study, Mary C. Kiser
Secure Implementation Of Sip Trunks For Voice: A Qualitative Study, Mary C. Kiser
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Organizations managing their own multi-line phone system are concerned about their telecommunication engineer’s ability to secure the SIP trunks properly. Billions of dollars are lost globally each year through exploited security vulnerabilities in Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) trunks. Grounded in the knowledge-based view of the firm as the theoretical framework, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies used by telecommunications engineers to implement SIP trunks for voice communications securely. Six voice professionals in the United States volunteered as participants, having completed their own successful, secure SIP implementations for their organizations. Data were collected using semistructured …
The Experiences Of Decision Making In Gangs, Julian Geoffrey Harris
The Experiences Of Decision Making In Gangs, Julian Geoffrey Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gang violence and illicit gang activities continue to be a major problem to society and law enforcement. Gang violence is responsible for much of the violence death and illicit drug trade. The decision juveniles make to initiate into a gang increases these unwelcome behaviors. The ways in which juveniles make decisions about gang initiation and how to assess the ramifications of those decisions are understudied and reflect a gap in the literature. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to better comprehend the experiences of juveniles who make decisions to initiate into a gang and to better understand how they …
Judicial Perspectives On Sentencing Mentally Ill Violent Offenders In New York, Vinita Puri
Judicial Perspectives On Sentencing Mentally Ill Violent Offenders In New York, Vinita Puri
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis in the United States. Scholarly research has shown that incarceration may lead to exacerbated psychiatric conditions and increased recidivism risk. Lawmakers and policymakers have turned toward therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) to develop and implement trauma-informed crime prevention and intervention strategies that focus on diverting individuals from prisons and into community-based treatment. New York legislators have expanded problem-solving courts (e.g., mental health courts), psychiatric treatment facilities, public housing supports, and law enforcement training. In this generic qualitative study, five criminal court judges in New York shared their perspectives on TJ and trauma-informed approaches to sentencing …
Motivation And Persistence In Long-Term Educators Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The Specialized Program, Nancy Wesselmann
Motivation And Persistence In Long-Term Educators Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The Specialized Program, Nancy Wesselmann
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although few educators choose to work with students with behavioral difficulties, some decide to work with students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Special education teachers who work with students with EBD have a high turnover rate because those students are one of the most challenging populations to teach. Separate day programs (SDPs) are the most restrictive settings for students with EBD but are also the most restrictive settings for educators. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the motivation of these educators and the factors that lead to their longevity in the field from the perspective …
Exploring Successful Strategies For Small Business Owners’ Access To Financing, Emmanuel Innocent
Exploring Successful Strategies For Small Business Owners’ Access To Financing, Emmanuel Innocent
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Considered the drivers of innovations and the engine of the economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) represent 99% of U.S. firms. However, nearly 80% of SMEs fail in their 1st year of operation, causing substantial financial hardship to the small business owners and significant loss of tax revenues to local and federal governments. Grounded in the theory of planned behavior, the purpose of this qualitative, pragmatic inquiry was to explore successful strategies that some small business owners use to gain access to financing for their businesses. The participants comprised six small business owners in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, who …
Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Motivational Support For Economically Disadvantaged High School Students, Jenny Evans
Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Motivational Support For Economically Disadvantaged High School Students, Jenny Evans
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A discrepancy in high school graduation rates for low socioeconomic students has been a historical trend. Despite evidence that reduced high school completion rates limit these students' career options and earning potential, state and national data consistently show a higher failure-to-graduate rate for them despite government interventions to reduce it. Studies have investigated various contributing causes for the gap in completion rates, but few studies have focused on schools that have filled that gap. The purpose of this study was to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on motivational support in schools that have successfully created graduation equality for economically disadvantaged students and …
Social Media And Body Image With African American College Students Moderation Of Social Comparison, Khalil R. Coleman Ph.D.
Social Media And Body Image With African American College Students Moderation Of Social Comparison, Khalil R. Coleman Ph.D.
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social media is a popular activity for emerging adults. Recent research shows that a negative relationship exists between social media use and mental health, particularly related to body image. Social media can adversely affect body image by falsely providing an idealistic or fake perspective, leading to body dysmorphia or mental health issues. However, this research has not been explored with African American college students. It is also not clear how social media plays a role in social media use and body image. Social comparison theory posits that more time comparing with others, which is easily done on social media, can …
Experiences Of Women On Career Progression To Leadership Positions In Nonprofit Organizations In Malawi, Wongani Grace Taulo
Experiences Of Women On Career Progression To Leadership Positions In Nonprofit Organizations In Malawi, Wongani Grace Taulo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gender and cultural biases continue to deter women from reaching their leadership aspirations in nonprofit organizations, and women continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences of women in senior leadership positions in nonprofit organizations to better understand the barriers and support factors to their career progression. Joan Acker’s (1992) gendering organizational theory and Hofstede’s (1983) cultural dimensions theory helped explain the persistence of gender disparities in leadership positions through an understanding of the power imbalances between men and women and the structural inequalities that continue to characterize organizational workforce and …
Exploring Human Capital Development: Perspectives Of Young Adults (Aged 18-25) In Lagos, Nigeria, Omobola Omotimirin
Exploring Human Capital Development: Perspectives Of Young Adults (Aged 18-25) In Lagos, Nigeria, Omobola Omotimirin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Under-utilization of youth human capital and youth delusion, has the attendant effect of increased crime, insecurity, deplorable infrastructure, loss of foreign investment, revenue loss, etc. The large population of young adults (age 18-25) in Lagos State, Nigeria, is a source of human capital development. There is little to no literature on the young adults’ (age 18-25) perspectives on their human capital development in Lagos State. The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of young adults (age 18-25) on their human capital development needs. Research questions focused on understanding young adults’ perception on human capital development; how youth …
The Role Of Middle Management In Influencing Corporate Culture Change Success, Robert Aaron Parsons
The Role Of Middle Management In Influencing Corporate Culture Change Success, Robert Aaron Parsons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Failure of organizations’ strategic change initiatives typically leads to continued mitigated financial performance. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore strategies and processes middle managers use to support and implement organizational culture change initiatives to increase organizational financial performance. The participants were four middle managers from two transportation companies in Ohio that experienced thriving organizational culture changes to increase organizational financial performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and reviewing public financial statements. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, and three principal themes emerged: participating in organizational culture change …
Enhancing Digital Transformation Success In Education Through Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies, Michael Ochieng
Enhancing Digital Transformation Success In Education Through Effective Stakeholder Engagement Strategies, Michael Ochieng
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Stakeholder engagement strategies have the potential for adverse education business outcomes. Education business leaders are concerned about the impact of ineffective stakeholder engagement strategies on digital transformation initiatives. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective stakeholder engagement strategies that business leaders use to enhance the success of digital transformation in education. The participants were six digital transformation leaders in the western United States. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and a review of public organizational documents and online archives. Through thematic analysis, three key themes were identified: (a) stakeholder engagement …
Role Of Misogynous Rap Music On African American Married Millennials, Louisa Antwanett Parker
Role Of Misogynous Rap Music On African American Married Millennials, Louisa Antwanett Parker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explored the influence of misogynistic rap music on self-image and objectification within the context of African American married millennials. Grounded in exposure theory and objectification theory, the study adopted a quantitative nonexperimental design. Data were collected from a sample of 101 participants while exploring how exposure to misogynistic music might shape individuals' self-perceptions and views of their partners, potentially contributing to adverse relationship outcomes such as domestic violence and infidelity. The survey instruments encompassed the Exposure Measurement Scale, Self-Objectification Scale (SOS), Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBSC), Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), Self-Image Scale (SIS-D), Music Preference Questionnaire (MPQ-R), and …
School Counselors’ Perceptions Of And Recommendations For Increased Parent Involvement In Student Assistance Program Referrals, Joanna Harrington-Diorio
School Counselors’ Perceptions Of And Recommendations For Increased Parent Involvement In Student Assistance Program Referrals, Joanna Harrington-Diorio
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Parent refusal of Student Assistance Program (SAP) referrals limits their child’s access to critical behavioral and mental support services offered by the school district, which may put the child at risk academically, socially, and emotionally. In a county in an eastern state, the problem that was addressed in this study was that students were not receiving the recommended professional services through the SAP. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore school counselors’ perspectives about practices being used to educate and encourage parent involvement in SAP referrals. Using Epstein’s school–family–community partnership model as the conceptual framework, the perspectives …
Concussions And Their Relationship With Cheerleading, Jazmin Hampton
Concussions And Their Relationship With Cheerleading, Jazmin Hampton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Concussions are a major public health issue that impacts a variety of persons. Cheerleading is an emerging popular sport that has seen increased participation. Minimal information about cheerleading and concussions is known. This study aimed to investigate sustaining a concussion as a cheerleader while accounting for demographics (age, race, and gender), mechanism of injury, and injury setting. The precaution adoption process model was the theoretical framework for this study. Chi-square analysis and binary logistic regression were applied to address research questions. Data from 3,536 patients were obtained from the 2018-2022 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Findings indicated there were associations …
Social Ecological Factors Influencing Participation In Workplace Health Promotion Programming Among University Employees, Emily Frank
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Workplace health promotion programming (WHPP) promotes healthy behaviors in employees, reduces negative health risks, reduces overall healthcare costs, and improves workplace outcomes. Despite known benefits of workplace health promotion, research demonstrates low employee participation rates across various settings. There is limited research examining multilevel factors that influence employee participation in WHPP and how the Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic impacted workplace wellness offerings and employee participation. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore factors that influenced participation in WHPP among university employees through a social ecological lens. Thirteen university employees participated in semi-structured interviews through Zoom. Interview questions explored …
Successful Strategies Of Small Business Owners Of Coffee Shops, Tom Gates
Successful Strategies Of Small Business Owners Of Coffee Shops, Tom Gates
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many small business owners of U.S. coffee shops lack effective strategies to sustain their business beyond the first 5 years. Small business owners are concerned that the use of ineffective strategies can negatively impact the coffee shop’s profitability and competitiveness. The purpose of the qualitative multiple case study was to explore what type of skills, business acumen, and strategies small business owners of coffee shops use to be successful within the first 5 years of operation. The conceptual framework that grounded this study was von Bertalanffy’s general systems theory. The participants were five small business coffee shop owners in the …
Strategies To Address The Healthcare Staffing Crisis In An Acute Care Hospital, Allison L. Windas
Strategies To Address The Healthcare Staffing Crisis In An Acute Care Hospital, Allison L. Windas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Healthcare staffing shortages are widespread and challenging; developing a successful retention and recruitment strategy requires an awareness of the generational, cultural, and environmental elements that positively influence employee motivation and engagement. The purpose of this integrative review was to synthesize existing research on factors that enhance hospital staff work satisfaction and increase intent to stay. Using the Job Characteristics Theory as a framework, an integrative review of literature published between 2019 and 2024 synthesized existing research on factors that enhance hospital staff work satisfaction and increase intent to stay. Thematic analysis of 35 selected studies identified four key themes and …