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The Experiences Of Jamaican Secondary School Counselors Who Provide Psychological Support To Adolescents, Onnica Morris
The Experiences Of Jamaican Secondary School Counselors Who Provide Psychological Support To Adolescents, Onnica Morris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
School counselors play an integral role in helping adolescents navigate and overcome the psychological distress that they experience. This study aimed to better understand the experiences of Jamaican school counselors who provide psychological support to adolescents in high school. Urie Bronfenbrenner’s (2006) bioecological model of human development and Hans-Georg Gadamer's (1981) hermeneutic theory formed the conceptual framework for this study. Seven Jamaican secondary school counselors who provide psychological support to adolescents in high school participated in semistructured interviews via the Zoom online platform. Narrative analysis was used to code and analyze the data from the interviews. Seven themes emerged from …
Nurse Leaders Promoting Well-Being Through Mindfulness, Laura G. Cockrell
Nurse Leaders Promoting Well-Being Through Mindfulness, Laura G. Cockrell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Becoming a nurse is not just a career but a calling. With this calling comes an ethical duty to the patient, but the duty remains to provide care for oneself. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a strained nursing profession felt the effects of a self-care deficiency. Mindfulness is one self-care tool that can allow nurses to maintain a state of well-being. This project followed Orem’s self-care deficit theory, in which people can use self-care to maintain wellness. The purpose of this project was to develop, deliver, and evaluate an education program for registered nurse leaders on mindfulness activities to address whether …
Shared Leadership And Its Influence On Millennials' Performance In A Work Group, Beverlyn Denise Trimble
Shared Leadership And Its Influence On Millennials' Performance In A Work Group, Beverlyn Denise Trimble
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Millennials have been constructed in the popular imagination as self-centered, bratty, and difficult to manage. Finding ways to relate to this generation has taken on more urgency now that it is the largest in the workforce. Company leaders realize as well that they can no longer rely on traditional forms of leadership amid the proliferation of complex adaptive systems and digital technologies; one leader does not possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to handle the complexities faced by contemporary organizations. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the behaviors and experiences of millennials who work in a shared …
Effective Strategies For Building Traditional Church Membership, Carlos Blake
Effective Strategies For Building Traditional Church Membership, Carlos Blake
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A dwindling number of congregational members poses a significant risk to the continuity of U.S. churches. Leaders in traditional congregations need effective tactics for membership expansion. Drawing upon Bolman and Deal’s four-frame theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies leaders of traditional churches use to build membership. The participants were six leaders from traditional churches situated in the Southern and Eastern parts of the United States. Data were collected by conducting semistructured interviews and archival documents. Thematic analysis of the data revealed four prominent themes: influential leadership, community involvement, use of technology and social …
A Meta-Analysis Of Treatment And Housing For The Severely Mentally Ill, Val Major
A Meta-Analysis Of Treatment And Housing For The Severely Mentally Ill, Val Major
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This systematic literature review and quantitative meta-analysis focused on homelessness for severely mentally ill (SMI) individuals with such conditions as schizophrenia, bipolar, and major depressive disorders. The conceptual groundwork for the study was based on humanism as expressed in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The research question explored whether there was a relationship between Housing First program interventions and outcomes for the SMI client in housing programs for the unhoused. The interventions identified were Housing First, transitional housing with and without case management, and standard treatment. The outcomes identified were mental health symptoms measured by symptom scales, emergency services use, quality …
Psychological Well-Being Of International Students In Qatar, Padmakumari Chandrannair Sarada
Psychological Well-Being Of International Students In Qatar, Padmakumari Chandrannair Sarada
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
International students experience adaptation difficulties that have the potential to affect their psychological well-being. Qatar has a growing yet understudied population of international students. The problem addressed in this study is that little is known about the role that cultural distance, psychological well-being, and selected demographic variables play for the international student population in Qatar. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to measure the effect of the predictors—cultural distance, age, gender, and length of residency—on the psychological well-being of international students in Qatar. The framework used to guide this study was cross-cultural adaptation theory by Ward and Searle. …
Student Nurse Experiences Of Retention Strategies And The Perceived Contribution To Academic Progress, Jessica Dugas
Student Nurse Experiences Of Retention Strategies And The Perceived Contribution To Academic Progress, Jessica Dugas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a worldwide nursing shortage that has been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several factors have contributed to the worsening shortage, including high attrition rates in nursing programs. Retention strategies have been suggested to support nursing students during their education to have success and graduate. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to explore how nursing students experience retention strategies and their perceived contributions to academic progress. Bandura’s social cognitive theory was the theoretical framework used to guide the study. Data were collected from one-on-one interviews with 12 nursing students recruited using purposeful and snowball sampling. Data were …
Organization Members’ Lived Experiences Of Destructive Leadership, Angela E.C. Etson
Organization Members’ Lived Experiences Of Destructive Leadership, Angela E.C. Etson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Destructive leadership may negatively impact an organization and its members. Although scholars recognized that destructive leadership behavior exists, there was little qualitative empirical evidence of its effect on an organization and its members. The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to explore the essence of the lived experiences of individual organization members based on how they perceived and gave meaning to destructive leadership’s negative influence on the organizations where they worked or had worked. The conceptual framework consisted of Van de Ven and Poole’s dialectical change theory, Benson’s dialectical analysis, Schein’s organizational culture, Schneider’s organizational climate, and Weick’s …
Early Childhood Education Leaders’ Challenges To Assist K-3 Teachers With Transitioning To Online Teaching Due To Covid-19 Pandemic, Lewisetta Monii Perkins
Early Childhood Education Leaders’ Challenges To Assist K-3 Teachers With Transitioning To Online Teaching Due To Covid-19 Pandemic, Lewisetta Monii Perkins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Early childhood education leaders were challenged to assist K-3 teachers with transitioning to online teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore early childhood education leaders’ challenges to assist K-3 teachers with transitioning to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conceptual framework was based on Kolb’s experiential learning theory which is focused on the learning process and on making adaptations. The research questions focused on challenges K-3 early childhood education leaders encountered when assisting teachers transitioning to online teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic and what early childhood education leaders believe …
Kindergarten Through Third Grade Teachers’ Perspectives Of Instructional Practices Used To Teach Reading To African American Boys, Margaret Ann Petty
Kindergarten Through Third Grade Teachers’ Perspectives Of Instructional Practices Used To Teach Reading To African American Boys, Margaret Ann Petty
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Since the 1960s, African American (AA) male literacy has been a concern among scholars. According to recent studies, AA male third graders’ reading standardized test scores lag behind other students, demonstrating that AA boys’ reading abilities need improvement. This basic qualitative study aimed to explore kindergarten through third grade reading teachers’ perspectives on instructional practices used to teach AA boys how to read. Guided by Ladson-Billings’ conceptual framework and culturally relevant pedagogy, the research question was utilized to analyze teachers’ perspectives via semistructured interviews. Purposeful sampling was limited to kindergarten through third grade reading teachers of AA boys and recruited …
Native American Higher Education Students’ Perspectives Of Preparation And Encouragement Received Prior To College Entrance, David Edward Marshall
Native American Higher Education Students’ Perspectives Of Preparation And Encouragement Received Prior To College Entrance, David Edward Marshall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed through this study was that Native American students in the area surrounding a local university participated in higher education at low levels. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore local Native American college student perspectives about becoming a college student, including their individual experiences and recommendations for increasing future Native American college participation. The conceptual framework for the study included Tinto’s model of student integration and Bandura’s social learning theory. Three research questions were addressed regarding Native American college student perspectives on becoming a college student; the experiences, programs, and support that led to …
Religion And Social Support As Protective Factors Among African American Women Sexually Abused As Children, Vanessa K. Tower
Religion And Social Support As Protective Factors Among African American Women Sexually Abused As Children, Vanessa K. Tower
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a worldwide public health issue. Although CSA has been researched internationally, research on African American women who self-report CSA remains limited. Utilizing secondary data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, a quantitative study was conducted to explore whether religion and social support were related and differed as a function of CSA presence versus absence among African American women between ages 33 and 43. This study was grounded in resiliency theory, which is rooted in the study of adversity and is a strength based approach. A cross-comparative correlation design was conducted. Religion …
Psychological Impact Of Ebola Disease On Survivors: A West Africa Study, Babatunde Moses Irinoye
Psychological Impact Of Ebola Disease On Survivors: A West Africa Study, Babatunde Moses Irinoye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Survivors of Ebola virus disease often experience social isolation. Understanding the psychological impact of Ebola virus disease on these survivors was the focus of this study. The study encompasses assessment of experiences in re-integration back into communities, and psychological implications (post-recovery), among Ebola infection survivors (EIS) in Republic of Liberia. The purpose of the study was to explore the psychological impact of Ebola as the EIS continue their re-integration journey in their communities in Liberia. The conceptual framework for this study was based on principles of system theory, based on interrelatedness of the biopsychological experience of the EIS, and the …
Medicaid Coverage As A Critical Component In Care Coordination And Continuity In Health Care Access During Reentry For Justice-Involved Individuals In Maryland, Bernard Bendenkaga Alenda
Medicaid Coverage As A Critical Component In Care Coordination And Continuity In Health Care Access During Reentry For Justice-Involved Individuals In Maryland, Bernard Bendenkaga Alenda
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Incarcerated individuals in the United States have a high disease burden. Moreover, most of them are released from incarceration without health coverage. The problem is that most incarcerated people in Maryland return to the community from incarceration without health coverage and cannot access health care. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand how Medicaid enrollment staff and managers of the Medicaid program perceive the experiences and challenges of justice-involved individuals in navigating the Medicaid system in Maryland. The study was grounded in the behavioral model for vulnerable populations. The main research question aimed at understanding how the enrollment …
Exploration Of Therapists' Use Of Bibliotherapy As A Clinical Strategy For Military Children, Destiny Huff
Exploration Of Therapists' Use Of Bibliotherapy As A Clinical Strategy For Military Children, Destiny Huff
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Military-connected children face unique life stressors related to their parents serving in the military. Therapists play an integral role in supporting these families. Specifically, research on therapists’ use of bibliotherapy as a clinical strategy to support these children’s needs is recommended. Bibliotherapy uses written material such as books, stories, and poems to address clients’ needs. The purpose of this interpretive descriptive qualitative study was to explore therapists’ use of bibliotherapy as a clinical strategy to address the unique stressors faced by military children ages 3-8 years old. Shrodes’s model of bibliotherapy was used as the theoretical framework. Data were collected …
Kindergarten Through Third-Grade Teachers’ Perceptions Of Implementing The Science Of Teaching Reading Practices, Shari Yvonne Ehly
Kindergarten Through Third-Grade Teachers’ Perceptions Of Implementing The Science Of Teaching Reading Practices, Shari Yvonne Ehly
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 2019, declines in reading achievement across Texas motivated changes for teacher recertification, which required 60-hour professional development in the science of teaching reading (STR). The problem this study addressed was the challenges K-Grade 3 reading teachers encountered when implementing the recently adopted Reading Academy content at a large urban school in Texas. The purpose of this basic qualitative project study was to explore the challenges K through Grade 3 reading teachers encountered when implementing the recently adopted Reading Academy content at a large urban school in Texas. The implementation science conceptual framework guided this study on the fidelity of …
Use Of A Community-Based Mentoring Program To Reduce Juvenile Delinquency And Crime In Adolescents, Andida Prince
Use Of A Community-Based Mentoring Program To Reduce Juvenile Delinquency And Crime In Adolescents, Andida Prince
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The risk factors of juvenile delinquency and crime fail to acknowledge the systemic injustices, environmental stressors, and challenges youths bring to mentoring programs. Community-based mentoring programs are in place to assist with deterrence and reduction of juvenile delinquency and crime. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand delinquency and crime in adolescents through the theoretical lens of social control theory. The goal was to explore the theories and understand what can be done to counteract the risk factors from the perspective of mentoring professionals. The research questions focused on community-based mentoring programs’ role in an adolescent’s life and …
Relationship Between Geographic Location, Race, And Socioeconomic Status On Adolescent Male Hpv Vaccination In The United States, Stacy Herb
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Despite readily available safe and effective vaccines and established knowledge of influencing factors, HPV vaccination rates in the United States remain suboptimal, particularly among adolescent males. This quantitative study addressed this gap by investigating the association between geographic location, race, and socioeconomic status with HPV vaccination uptake in adolescent males. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2022 National Immunization Survey (NIS)—Teen, comprised of 22,667 adolescent males. The fundamental cause theory served as the theoretical framework, guiding the exploration of why a safe and effective …
Variables That Support Trauma-Informed Care Implementation By Registered Play Therapists™, Christopher Todd Correa
Variables That Support Trauma-Informed Care Implementation By Registered Play Therapists™, Christopher Todd Correa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Federal agencies, researchers, and professional associations have addressed concerns regarding the growing number of children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma. In response, they have recommended adoption of trauma-informed care (TIC) that provides care to children. However, there were mixed results in terms of successfully implementing TIC at places of employment. The purpose of this quantitative survey study was to investigate whether Registered Play Therapist™ (RPTs™) experiences, perceptions, and knowledge predicted their attitudes regarding TIC. This study involved exploring perceptions of RPTs™ regarding effectiveness of implementing TIC. The trauma-informed systems model guided this study. Research questions …
Relationship Between Sports Participation, Weight Intentions, And Insufficient Sleep On E-Cigarette Use Among U.S. High School Students, Stephanie Deivert
Relationship Between Sports Participation, Weight Intentions, And Insufficient Sleep On E-Cigarette Use Among U.S. High School Students, Stephanie Deivert
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite public health efforts, e-cigarette use among youths persists, posing risks due to high nicotine content and the potential for transitioning to traditional cigarette smoking. Although sports participation has shielded individuals from traditional cigarette use, recent studies revealed a higher susceptibility to e-cigarette use among young athletes, though influencing factors were unexplored. Using the socioecological model, this retrospective cross-sectional study examined the relationship between sports participation, weight intentions, insufficient sleep, and e-cigarette use among U.S. high school students by analyzing 2021 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey data. Binary logistic regression assessed associations between variables. An interaction term examined the moderating …
Exploring Strategies Leaders Use For Enforcing Cybersecurity Policies To Protect Information Systems And Data, Ma'risa Lashawn Young
Exploring Strategies Leaders Use For Enforcing Cybersecurity Policies To Protect Information Systems And Data, Ma'risa Lashawn Young
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Cybersecurity policies are critical for organizations to protect their digital assets and sensitive information. Leaders must explore and implement effective cybersecurity policies because the lack of effective strategies will lead to increased security risks. Grounded in the social cognitive theory, the purpose of this qualitative, pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies cybersecurity leaders use to enforce cybersecurity policies in organizations to protect organizational information systems and data. The participants were cybersecurity leaders associated with cybersecurity policies and their implementation and enforcement in different organizations located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Data collection included semistructured interviews of five …
Comparison Of Kindergarten Readiness Outcomes For Two Preschool Accreditation Systems, Amanda Krause Discala
Comparison Of Kindergarten Readiness Outcomes For Two Preschool Accreditation Systems, Amanda Krause Discala
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is little evidence about whether enrollment in one of the two most used quality rating systems for preschool programs in New Jersey leads to a significant difference in student outcomes. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine whether meaningful differences exist in the kindergarten readiness scores of preschool children at centers using different quality improvement systems. The theoretical framework, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model, posits that human development is influenced by many varying social systems working together. The research question examined if there were significant differences in scores from the beginning to the end of the year on …
Predictors Of Counselors Accurately Diagnosing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd) And Recommending Ocd-Specific Empirically Supported Treatments (Ests), Natalie Grierson
Predictors Of Counselors Accurately Diagnosing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd) And Recommending Ocd-Specific Empirically Supported Treatments (Ests), Natalie Grierson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research has supported that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently misdiagnosed and not treated with OCD-specific, empirically supported treatments (ESTs) by healthcare professionals, resulting in negative consequences. Empirical findings are mixed regarding what predicts this and if counselors contribute to the concerns; therefore, it is imperative to investigate this with counselors. Using a medical model framework, the purpose of this quantitative study was to (a) examine the rate of counselors in the United States accurately diagnosing OCD, (b) identify the predictors for counselors accurately diagnosing OCD, (c) examine the rate of counselors recommending OCD-specific ESTs, and (d) identify the predictors for …
Special Education Teachers’ Experiences In A Virtual Setting, Angela Taylor
Special Education Teachers’ Experiences In A Virtual Setting, Angela Taylor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem this study addressed was that K-12 special education teachers were challenged with using effective instructional and engagement practices in a virtual setting for students with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore K-12 special education teachers’ experiences with using effective instructional and engagement practices in a virtual setting for students with disabilities. The conceptual framework that supported this study was Kearsley and Shneiderman’s engagement theory: A framework for technology-based teaching and learning to improve students’ learning and engagement in a virtual setting. The research question for this study focused on what are K-12 special education teachers’ …
Elementary Principals’ Instructional Support To Teach Science, Alfred Lewis
Elementary Principals’ Instructional Support To Teach Science, Alfred Lewis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Principals serve as the instructional leader of their schools and teaching staff, a critical role in leading science achievement. In a racially diverse K-8 public school district in New Jersey, elementary principals are challenged to provide instructional support to teachers who are struggling to teach science to elementary students performing below proficiency on the state’s standardized assessment for science. The research questions focused on principals’ perceived challenges to support elementary science teachers, as well as recommendations for improved training and resources to support teachers. A basic qualitative study consisted of semistructured interviews with 12 elementary principals and assistant principals. The …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Challenges And Interventions Involved In Promoting Independence Of Students In Low-Incidence Programs, Allison N. Perlstein
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Challenges And Interventions Involved In Promoting Independence Of Students In Low-Incidence Programs, Allison N. Perlstein
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Special education teachers who provide educational opportunities for students in low-incidence programs within a Southern urban public school system in the United States faced challenges when trying to promote independence. The purpose of this project study was to understand the perceptions of teachers and the approaches they seek to best support their students in low-incidence programs in developing the independence necessary to engage in society. Maslow's theory of motivation was used as the conceptual framework for this project study. How special education teachers perceive their ability and the resources they need to support the independence of students in low-incidence programs …
Implementing Healthcare Administrative Leadership Strategies To Mitigate Turnover And Enhance Retention Among Medical-Surgical Unit Registered Nurses, Janay Miller
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
To mitigate registered nursing turnover, utilize strategies centered on the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model, a theoretical framework that strikes a balance between the demands of the jobs and the resources and support available to nursing employees, which will lead to an increase in employee engagement, dedication, and psychological well-being at work while reducing Acute Care Hospital (ACH) turnover rates in the medical-surgical units (MSUs) in Pennsylvania. The research question examined healthcare administration leadership strategies that could be implemented by hospital administrators within ACHs in Pennsylvania MSUs. The purpose of this literature review was to evaluate the existing literature on registered …
Caregiver Attitudes Toward Sexual Behavior And Sex Education For Children With Down Syndrome, Shawna Urban
Caregiver Attitudes Toward Sexual Behavior And Sex Education For Children With Down Syndrome, Shawna Urban
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quantitative correlational study investigates caregivers’ attitudes toward sexual behavior and sex education for children with Down syndrome, drawing upon the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior. Data was collected from a convenience sample of 112 caregivers. The analysis revealed significant positive associations between caregivers’ attitudes toward sexuality and their perspectives on sex education. Binary logistic regression indicated that higher POS scores predict increased likelihood of endorsing sexual behavior and supporting sex education for children with Down syndrome. Notably, demographic factors such as gender, age, and educational level did not significantly influence caregivers’ decisions regarding sex education support. The …
Improving Hospital Performance Using Technological Performance Strategies To Reduce Misdiagnoses, Carlistus Nnabuife
Improving Hospital Performance Using Technological Performance Strategies To Reduce Misdiagnoses, Carlistus Nnabuife
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The burgeoning challenge of patient disease misdiagnosis presents a significant obstacle, important to hospital administrators because of their responsibility and concern for delivering quality health care. Grounded in the Kaizen continuous improvement model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore effective technological strategies used by four hospital administrators to reduce the incidence of disease misdiagnosis and improve organizational performance. Data were collected from participant interviews and relevant public documents. Thematic analysis included transcription review, data coding, and theme identification. Four themes emerged: (a) prioritizing the acquisition of advanced technology tools, (b) proper fitting of technology …
The Relationship Between Corporate Environmental Performance And Firm Value, Edward Basile
The Relationship Between Corporate Environmental Performance And Firm Value, Edward Basile
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increasing scrutinization of polluting industries raises concern for corporate leaders responsible for sustaining profitability while reducing environmental impacts. Nested in the enlightened value maximization theory, the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions, waste and hazardous materials management, water and wastewater management, and firm value. The participants were 140 publicly listed industrial companies that disclosed corporate environmental impacts to environmental rating agencies. The results of the multiple linear regression were significant, F(3, 136) = 4.51, p < .01, R2 = .09. In the final model, two independent variables were significant, greenhouse gas emissions (t = –2.21, p = .03, �� = –.187) and waste and hazardous materials management (t = 2.62, p = .01, �� = .227). A fundamental recommendation emerging from this study is for industry leaders to establish a robust environmental impact disclosure strategy that accounts for sustainable production and long-horizon value maximization. The implications for positive social change include the potential to minimize an industry’s environmental footprint while jointly enhancing ecological stability, human flourishing, and environmentally responsible products and services.