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Raising Public Awareness Of Electric Vehicle Technology To Increase Sales, Robert English
Raising Public Awareness Of Electric Vehicle Technology To Increase Sales, Robert English
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In the United States, transportation is critical to economic viability and growth. Electric vehicle (EV) technology may provide an essential solution to rising environmental issues; however, public awareness of electric vehicle technology is low. Grounded in advantage theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore sales and marketing strategies used by business owners to educate the public on EV technology to expand sales and market share. Participants included 11 EV business owners who had been in business for at least 5 years in the Philadelphia metropolitan area; each company had a marketing budget and formulated approach to …
Teachers’ Self-Efficacy When Instructing Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Inclusive Classrooms, Maysoon Atra
Teachers’ Self-Efficacy When Instructing Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In Inclusive Classrooms, Maysoon Atra
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teachers in American public schools have been challenged with implementing effective instructional practices for students with disabilities (SWDs) in inclusive classrooms. Among the broad category of SWDs, students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBDs) are among those whose social and academic progress continues to be of concern. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to understand perceptions of general education teachers’ self-efficacy when instructing middle school students with EBDs in inclusive classrooms within a northeastern school district in New Jersey. The conceptual framework for this study was Bandura’s social cognitive theory. The research question involved how general education teachers …
Using Self-Regulated Learning To Increase Academic Performance In Ncaa Student-Athletes, Lee Ann Grandison
Using Self-Regulated Learning To Increase Academic Performance In Ncaa Student-Athletes, Lee Ann Grandison
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem in this project study is that too many student-athletes earn less than a 2.39-grade point average at the study university. The purpose of the project study was to evaluate the self-regulated learning (SRL) skills of student-athletes to determine if there was a statistical difference in skills used among academically challenged and academically successful student-athletes. The study involved using Barry Zimmerman’s theory of SRL. An experimental, descriptive research design was employed to study the SRL skills of student-athletes at the study university. Participants completed the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire to determine their study habits and SRL skills (N …
Nontraditional Student Perceptions Of The Influence Compressed Courses Have On Their Academic Success, Christy L. Ross
Nontraditional Student Perceptions Of The Influence Compressed Courses Have On Their Academic Success, Christy L. Ross
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study addressed low graduation rates at Midwest Community College (MCC; a pseudonym) and explored factors affecting student success. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to delve into nontraditional students’ perceptions of the influence of compressed courses and the effect the courses had on their academic success at MCC. Over the past decade, 6–8-week compressed courses in community colleges have stirred both support and controversy among students, educators, and administrators. Despite research suggesting that compressed courses enhanced success rates, retention, and course completion and advocated for their continued integration, a gap persists in understanding and implementing compressed courses, …
The Effects Of Early Language Deprivation On Deaf Adults’ Interpersonal Relationships, Brianna Martz
The Effects Of Early Language Deprivation On Deaf Adults’ Interpersonal Relationships, Brianna Martz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Within the United States, 90 to 95% of Deaf individuals are born to hearing parents who have little to no experience with deafness, Deaf culture or the Deaf community. Due to a multitude of factors, these individuals typically grow up with limited access to a complete language until they reach kindergarten or later. Additionally, American Sign Language (ASL)-based resources are rare or non-existent in most areas of mainstream living. Using a phenomenological method of inquiry, the study illuminated the lived experiences of early language deprivation for Deaf American adults in relation to their ability to cope with deaf-specific trauma during …
Efficient Primary Education Service Delivery In The Local Nigerian Government, Kezia Igwebueze
Efficient Primary Education Service Delivery In The Local Nigerian Government, Kezia Igwebueze
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The inefficient service delivery of local government in Nigeria in the provision and maintenance of primary education and educational facilities is problematic. There is the dearth of instructional, recreational, residential, and social facilities in the learning environment that enable teachers and learners to carry out their work and assimilate efficiently. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the determining factors that influence the culture of inefficiency in the primary education service delivery function across local government councils in Nigeria and investigate how the culture of efficiency can be recreated. Sutherland’s differential association theory provided the theoretical foundation …
The Relative Strength Of Managerial Abuse, Emotion Regulation, And Displaced Aggression On Life Satisfaction, Mikhail Lyublinsky
The Relative Strength Of Managerial Abuse, Emotion Regulation, And Displaced Aggression On Life Satisfaction, Mikhail Lyublinsky
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The potential for negative experiences in the workplace, such as managerial abuse (i.e., the inappropriate and harmful behavior of managers towards subordinates, including verbal aggression and unfair treatment), presents significant obstacles to employee satisfaction and overall well-being. Although ample evidence has supported the detrimental impact of managerial abuse on employees' life satisfaction, the influence of other factors such as the ability to regulate one’s emotional reactions and/or vent one’s anger by displacing it on someone without the power to retaliate may further impact one’s satisfaction with life. Informed by the theory of displaced aggression, the purpose of this quantitative, nonexperimental, …
Workplace Factors That Motivate Organizational Representative Employees In Nigeria, Ebenezer Oladapo Sowunmi
Workplace Factors That Motivate Organizational Representative Employees In Nigeria, Ebenezer Oladapo Sowunmi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Proper identification of motivational factors may assist in understanding how employees may be motivated to maximize their full potential. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to investigate the workplace motivating factors influencing organizational representative employees in Nigeria, while recognizing the critical role of employee motivation in organizational success. The research questions addressed the factors that drive organizational representative employees, focusing on intrinsic, extrinsic, and social motivators in the Nigerian workplace. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Herzberg’s two-factor theory were used to frame the study. Data were collected from in-depth interviews with 16 organizational representative employees. Findings from thematic …
Qualitative Study Of Public Policy Affecting Public University Students: How Positive Psychology May Lessen Racism, Russell F. Peck
Qualitative Study Of Public Policy Affecting Public University Students: How Positive Psychology May Lessen Racism, Russell F. Peck
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Racism, racial inequity, and racial violence, including micro-aggressions (slurs and fearful glances) are endemic in modern American society. Finding ways to eliminate or at least mitigate racism and racial violence is important, not only for public safety but also to ensure equality, fairness, and social harmony among every stratum of American society. The purpose of this study was to determine if teaching positive psychology in Boston, Massachusetts (MA)-area university college classrooms helped improve race relations. The primary research question involved determining factors that create racism and racial violence in society. The second research question was about if an education policy …
Education To Dialysis Clinical Staff About The Role Of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Home Dialysis, Bilinda Dawkins-Francis
Education To Dialysis Clinical Staff About The Role Of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Home Dialysis, Bilinda Dawkins-Francis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have become substantial issues in the United States. There is a call to action from scholars for nurses, especially advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), to cultivate APRN-led renal discipline teams and gauge directed health results. Nurse practitioners encounter and are responsible for identifying and managing patients in the home dialysis setting. It is essential to increase knowledge, teaching, and treatment options to nurse practitioners and clinical staff regarding the role of APRNs in home dialysis. The purpose of this project was to answer the practice-focused question addressing whether staff education about …
Implementing Motivational Interviewing To Improve Medication Adherence: A Staff Education Project, Marlon Medina
Implementing Motivational Interviewing To Improve Medication Adherence: A Staff Education Project, Marlon Medina
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medication nonadherence is a major health issue among psychiatric patients as studies show a significantly high rate of medication nonadherence among psychiatric patients. This impacts the health outcomes of patients taking psychotropic medications. Psychiatric nurses have a major role to play in implementing strategies to improve medication adherence among patients. This project proposes the implementation of psychoeducation based on motivational interviewing to improve medication adherence among psychiatric patients. An educational workshop was provided to four nurses over 4 weeks to improve the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of staff members at an outpatient care clinic, ultimately, to improve the patients’ medication …
Educators’ Perspectives Of How To Support Mathematics Achievement Of Grade 3 Through Grade 5 At-Risk Students, Shanerron Fordham-Knox
Educators’ Perspectives Of How To Support Mathematics Achievement Of Grade 3 Through Grade 5 At-Risk Students, Shanerron Fordham-Knox
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study was that teachers are struggling to support the instructional needs of at-risk students Grades 3–5 in mathematics in a Southern state. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of Grades 3–5 teachers of the instructional supports, approaches, and recommendations to support the mathematics achievement of at-risk students in Grades 3–5. Bruner’s theory on the stages of representation informed this study. The research questions focused on Elementary teachers' perspectives and recommendations of instructional supports and approaches to support the mathematics achievement of at-risk students in Grades 3–5. Data were collected …
The Effectiveness Of Counseling Juveniles And Guardians As A Measure Of Recidivism, Robert D. Johnson
The Effectiveness Of Counseling Juveniles And Guardians As A Measure Of Recidivism, Robert D. Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explored the lived experiences and perceptions of 10 juvenile justice professionals who had interacted with juvenile offenders and their guardians. This phenomenological qualitative study aimed to examine the outcomes of functional family therapy (FFT) between juvenile offenders and their guardians and their impact on recidivism rates in the National Capital Region portion of the Washington Metropolitan area. The theoretical framework that guided this study was FFT, which focuses on family dynamics and interactions while addressing a youth’s problem behavior. During semi-structured interviews (conducted via Zoom (due to COVID-19 restrictions), participants were asked open-ended questions about their feelings, experiences, …
African American Family Structure Of Caring For A Member With Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia, Sherry Lane Perry
African American Family Structure Of Caring For A Member With Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia, Sherry Lane Perry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) affect African Americans (AA) more than other ethnic or racial groups. It is common for AA diagnosed with ADRD to be cared for in the home. Historically, family members that provide care consist of significant others, relatives, and extended family. The United States Census Bureau showed an increase in Americans aged sixty and older from 55.7 million to 74.6 million. Due to the increase in the AA elderly population, the need for family caregivers will increase for this minority group. This study explored how AA family caregivers described their experiences and unique family structure …
K–12 School Principals’ Perceptions Regarding Leadership Practices Supporting Teachers Who Experience Burnout, Veronica Parish
K–12 School Principals’ Perceptions Regarding Leadership Practices Supporting Teachers Who Experience Burnout, Veronica Parish
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Excessive workplace stress and burnout have been persistent issues for teachers in the public school setting. The problem addressed in this project study was that K–12 school principals are inconsistently implementing leadership practices (LPs) to support teachers who experience burnout in two public school districts under study. Guided by the instructional leadership theory of Hallinger and Murphy, the purpose of this project study was to examine the perceptions of K–12 school principals regarding their implementation of LPs to support teachers who experience burnout. In this basic qualitative research design 10 K–12 principals from a local school district were purposefully selected …
The Lived Experience Of Nursing Faculty At Rural Community Colleges In East Texas During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary N. Isichei
The Lived Experience Of Nursing Faculty At Rural Community Colleges In East Texas During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mary N. Isichei
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for public health (PH) emergency preparedness and for the formal training of frontline workers, primarily nurses, on how to manage PH emergencies. The need for the latter was especially evident at U.S. rural community colleges (RCC), a subset of institutions of higher education (IHEs), which, due to a lack of resources, lacked PH-trained nursing faculty members (NFMs). The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover the lived experience of NFMs in RCC in East Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. The phenomenological theoretical (PT) framework assisted in understanding the lived experience of the NFMs …
Novice Kindergarten Through Second-Grade Teachers’ Perspectives Of Their Preparedness To Teach Students To Read, Shanell Lee-Angry
Novice Kindergarten Through Second-Grade Teachers’ Perspectives Of Their Preparedness To Teach Students To Read, Shanell Lee-Angry
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The majority of U.S fourth graders are not proficient in reading. With lawmakers in some U.S. states enacting “Read by Grade 3” laws, it is important for teachers to be well prepared to teach reading to their students. The purpose of this study was to explore novice kindergarten through second grade (K–2) teachers’ perspectives of their preparedness to teach students to read and their beliefs about what they needed to improve their strategies to teach reading. The conceptual framework was based on self-efficacy theory. The research questions addressed K–2 teachers’ perspectives on their preparedness to teach students to read and …
Perceptions Of Burden Among Informal Caregivers Of Older Adults In Assisted Living, Gösta H W Schlegel
Perceptions Of Burden Among Informal Caregivers Of Older Adults In Assisted Living, Gösta H W Schlegel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Few studies have focused on the lived experiences of informal caregivers of residents of assisted living facilities (ALFs) and their perceptions of their caregiver burden, which can lead to decreased physical and mental health, decreased economic status, and negative effects on the care recipient’s wellbeing. A considerable knowledge and practice gap remains regarding how public health practitioners relate to informal caregiving. The purpose of this study was to understand what informal caregivers of ALF residents perceive as factors that affect their caregiver burden and the perceived impact caregiver burden has on the caregiver and their eldercare recipient. The social-ecological model …
Impact Of Case Management Models On Congestive Heart Failure Patients’ Length Of Stay And Readmissions, Kyleigh Camp Lesson
Impact Of Case Management Models On Congestive Heart Failure Patients’ Length Of Stay And Readmissions, Kyleigh Camp Lesson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Length of stay (LOS) and readmissions are two metrics that are often at the center of improvement efforts for health care systems. There is a lack of evidence regarding the optimal case management model needed to reduce LOS and readmissions for coronary heart failure (CHF) patients. One initiative that has become nationally recognized as a method to improve LOS and readmissions is effective discharge planning. Discharge planning is conducted by case managers whose primary role is navigating patients’ complex social, physical, and psychological issues. The purpose of this quantitative study focused on CHF patients and compared two case management models …
Spontaneous Self-Affirmation And Social Context As Moderators Between Stereotype Threat And Online Academic Performance, Katrina Hilton
Spontaneous Self-Affirmation And Social Context As Moderators Between Stereotype Threat And Online Academic Performance, Katrina Hilton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite years of progress, there remains an academic achievement gap among minority and non-minority students in all levels of education. A possible reason for the persistent achievement gap is stereotype threat, which is a situational predicament that prompts individuals to perform in ways that mirror the stereotypes associated with their social groups. Self-affirmation interventions are often used to disrupt the effects of stereotype threat, as students are taught how to focus on their strengths and values to help improve their self-concepts. However, spontaneous self-affirmation techniques may be more impactful because students are able to automatically self-affirm in any psychologically threatening …
Examining The Relationship Between Psychological Safety And Leadership Program Outcomes Through The Lens Of Intersectionality, Ominia M. Hamad
Examining The Relationship Between Psychological Safety And Leadership Program Outcomes Through The Lens Of Intersectionality, Ominia M. Hamad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black women face unique barriers due to their intersectional identities of being both Black and female that hinder them from building their leadership capacities. Leadership development is one way to support Black women into leadership; however, such initiatives were not built with intersectional identities and associated needs in mind. This study was grounded in intersectionality theory, which posits that the effects of intersectional identities cannot be separated because intersectional individuals live at the intersection of larger oppressive systems and may experience unique forms of oppression that are not captured through single-axis approaches. This nonexperimental quantitative study includes an examination of …
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Practices That May Contribute To Reading Proficiency In Massachusetts Elementary Schools, Melinda Bentley
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Practices That May Contribute To Reading Proficiency In Massachusetts Elementary Schools, Melinda Bentley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sixty-eight percent of fourth-grade public school students in the United States performed below the National Assessment of Educational Progress proficient level on the 2022 reading assessment, yet Massachusetts fourth-grade students demonstrated better reading outcomes. The problem addressed through this study was a lack of knowledge regarding the practices used by third- and fourth-grade teachers that they perceive to improve reading proficiency in Massachusetts elementary students. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to describe the practices perceived by third- and fourth-grade teachers to improve the reading proficiency of Massachusetts elementary students. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory framed the study because it …
Empowering Nurses Through Education To Reduce Patient Falls In An Acute Care Setting, Ericka Ophelia Evans Thompson
Empowering Nurses Through Education To Reduce Patient Falls In An Acute Care Setting, Ericka Ophelia Evans Thompson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Patient falls are a significant concern in acute health care institutions, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Nurses play a vital role in patient safety and empowering them with the necessary knowledge and skills is crucial to mitigate the risk of falls. The aim of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop and implement an evidence-based staff education program that would improve nurses’ knowledge of fall prevention strategies. To obtain evidence for the project, a comprehensive review of the literature on patient falls, educational interventions, and best practices and guidelines for fall prevention programs …
Retention Strategies To Retain Retail Employees, Sean Michael Murphy
Retention Strategies To Retain Retail Employees, Sean Michael Murphy
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Retail organizations with high employee attrition rates may lack continuity and institutional knowledge for long-term sustainability. Business leaders, human resource managers, and retail managers must implement successful retention strategies to ensure sustained growth. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies that managers of retail organizations use to increase the retention of retail employees. The participants consisted of managers of three retail organizations in Michigan who implemented strategies to increase the retention of retail employees. Data were collected from literature reviews, interviews of participants, and documentation. Data were analyzed using Yin’s five-phase …
Strategies For Change Implementation In The Energy Industry, Elier Alvarado
Strategies For Change Implementation In The Energy Industry, Elier Alvarado
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many energy leaders struggle to effectively lead change initiatives amidst the evolving landscape of the energy industry marked by decarbonization, decentralization, and digitization. Unsuccessful change initiatives jeopardize organizations’ sustainability and negatively influence business performance and profitability. Grounded in Lewin’s concepts and the 3-step change model, the purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the strategies leaders in the energy industry employed to achieve success in their change initiatives. Data were collected from nine U.S. energy leaders who successfully implemented organizational change initiatives, utilizing a combination of semistructured interviews and document reviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the …
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions Of Closing The Math Achievement Gaps Between Black And White Students In Grades 3–5, Carla Shantell Waller
Elementary Teachers’ Perceptions Of Closing The Math Achievement Gaps Between Black And White Students In Grades 3–5, Carla Shantell Waller
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem underpinning this study was a pronounced achievement gap between Black and White students, evident in standardized test score pass rates of third through fifth graders, in a school district in the U.S. state of Virginia. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the extent to which culturally responsive instructional practices influence elementary teachers' perceptions, approaches, successes, and challenges in closing the differences in standardized math scores between Black and White students in Grades 3 through 5. Gay’s work on culturally responsive teaching, which encompasses theory, research, and evidence-based instructional approaches teachers can implement to address …
Lived Experiences Of Young Adults Raised With A Sibling With Autism, Lamika Demitris Thomas
Lived Experiences Of Young Adults Raised With A Sibling With Autism, Lamika Demitris Thomas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
When a child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the family structure is affected. Although researchers have documented increased stress and depression among parents of children with ASD, they have not adequately explored siblings’ perspectives on the emotional, physical, and/or psychological implications of having a brother or sister with ASD. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore siblings’ lived experiences of growing up in a household with a sibling with ASD. The conceptual framework for this study was grounded in the siblings embedded systems framework (SESF), which helps contextualize siblings’ experiences, including interacting factors, and how these experiences …
Understanding Faculty Experiences In Implementing Accessible Course Design Strategies, Stacy Rice
Understanding Faculty Experiences In Implementing Accessible Course Design Strategies, Stacy Rice
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Faculty who have experience working with individuals with disabilities are likely to have positive feelings about accessibility however, that does not always lead to faculty adoption of accessible course design practices. A gap existed in academic research about what was known of faculty experiences in the implementation of accessible course design practices at a 4-year university in the Midwest. Exploring faculty experience gave insight to future programming needs. Guided by Mezirow’s transformational learning theory, this qualitative project study explored faculty experiences while implementing accessible course design practices to improve access for students with disabilities. Sixteen faculty participated in 1:1 interviews …
Relational Health, Minority Stress, And Psychological Well-Being Among Sexual Orientation And Gender Minority Counseling Students, Jinnelle V. Powell
Relational Health, Minority Stress, And Psychological Well-Being Among Sexual Orientation And Gender Minority Counseling Students, Jinnelle V. Powell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sexual orientation and gender minority (SGM) counseling students in the United States are exposed to minority stress, which has been linked to psychological distress, during counselor training. There is an expectation that counseling students are well so that it does not interfere with their helping role. Scholarship in other disciplines shows that a sense of belonging and community can serve as protective factors against minority stress for SGM individuals. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to investigate the influence of minority stress and relational health (in counselor education and broader communities) on SGM counseling students’ psychological well-being, a …
Religion And Gender-Based Preferences In Therapist Selection Among Orthodox Jews, Yehuda L. Rosen
Religion And Gender-Based Preferences In Therapist Selection Among Orthodox Jews, Yehuda L. Rosen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The preferences of Orthodox Jews when choosing a therapist are important to understand, as they can inform practice for individuals, clinics, and referral agencies. The purpose of this study was to determine the preferences for gender-matched therapists, Orthodox Jewish therapists, and specific therapist characteristics among Orthodox Jews. The study was based on Bordin’s working alliance model of psychotherapy, which contends that a strong working alliance is necessary for effective psychotherapy. The research questions were used to explore whether Orthodox Jewish men and women differed in their preferences for gender-matched or Orthodox Jewish therapists, whether religiosity predicted a preference for gender-matched …