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Teacher Perspectives On Implementing Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum At An International Baccalaureate Elementary School, Whitney Nicole Niles
Teacher Perspectives On Implementing Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum At An International Baccalaureate Elementary School, Whitney Nicole Niles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teachers have difficulty implementing a social-emotional learning (SEL) program in the classroom at an International Baccalaureate (IB) elementary school in Georgia. As a district mandated initiative, elementary schools in the metro area have included SEL programs as an essential part of the curriculum to support the needs of the whole student. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore teachers' perspectives on implementing SEL at an IB elementary school. The conceptual framework drawn from Rogers' diffusion of innovations theory, focuses on what an individual does to implement and adopt an intervention. The study's guiding question explored 15 IB …
Factors For Consideration In A Plan For Terrestrial Oil Disaster Mitigation, Olaniyi O. Oyebode
Factors For Consideration In A Plan For Terrestrial Oil Disaster Mitigation, Olaniyi O. Oyebode
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Oil spills, are common disasters associated with hydrocarbon exploration and production, can be devastating and severely impact water quality, which can be detrimental to human life and the environment. One of the primary objectives of oil spill planning and response, aside from protecting human beings, is to reduce the environmental consequences of spills and cleanup efforts. This objective is best achieved by responders identifying sensitive resources ahead of time to establish protection priorities and select cleanup strategies. When a plan is well situated, within the limited hours available to respond, responders will not have to contact all of the various …
A Comparison Of Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses, Denise M. Pederson
A Comparison Of Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses, Denise M. Pederson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nursing students who are provided interprofessional education (IPE) with students from other professional education programs develop interprofessional collaboration competencies (IPCCs). However, not all nursing programs provide this IPE experience despite the World Health Organization and the IPE Collaborative (IPEC) promoting IPCCs for nurses upon entering practice to improve health outcomes. The purpose of this quantitative, comparative, descriptive study, guided by the IPEC framework for collaboration competencies, was to determine whether there are self-reported differences in IPCCs among nurses who graduated within the past 3 years from learning institutions that provide IPE with multiple health care professional programs and those who …
Lived Experiences Of Haitian Immigrants In The United States During The Trump Administration, Klaudya Phillips
Lived Experiences Of Haitian Immigrants In The United States During The Trump Administration, Klaudya Phillips
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Racism that is either blatant or perceived has contributed to all contemporary markings of group advantage and disadvantage along ethnic and racial lines, which includes differences in education, employment, housing, health, and health care. Understanding how these elements are impacting immigrants will be the key to helping this population overcome problems they might experience. One demographic whose emotional experiences have yet to be fully explored are Haitian immigrants. The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore how the political climate under the Trump administration impacted the psychosocial lived experiences of Haitian immigrants who immigrated to the United States …
Strategies Used To Financially Stabilize Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Capetra Latarya Polk
Strategies Used To Financially Stabilize Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Capetra Latarya Polk
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractSome Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) lack effective business strategies, creating barriers to student success and institutional financial stability Grounded in the complexity and systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies HBCU leaders use to sustain the financial stability of their institutions. The participants comprised six leaders of HBCUs, two leaders from each of the following states: Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi, who demonstrated success in developing and deploying effective business strategies to sustain financial stability. Data were collected from semistructured interviews, a reflective journal, and institutional documents. Thematic analysis was used to …
End-Stage Renal Disease Patients' Experience Of Anticipatory Grief, Felicia Nicole Speed
End-Stage Renal Disease Patients' Experience Of Anticipatory Grief, Felicia Nicole Speed
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although prior researchers have suggested that end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients experience depression that impacts their adherence to treatment and quality of life, there is a lack of understanding of how ESRD patients experience anticipatory grief related to their mortality and loss. This lack of knowledge has made it challenging for social workers to address treatment adherence and palliative care issues during the care planning process. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceptions of loss and grief of ESRD patients who were undergoing hemodialysis treatment. The conceptual framework was anticipatory grief, specifically how patients perceive their own …
Strategies Nonprofit Leaders Use To Increase Client Engagement In Entrepreneurship Programs, Juanita Williams
Strategies Nonprofit Leaders Use To Increase Client Engagement In Entrepreneurship Programs, Juanita Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Since 1990, entrepreneurship has been declining in the United States, which negatively impacts the standard of living in the United States by creating fewer jobs and fewer innovations. Identifying and implementing strategies to increase client’s participation in entrepreneurship programs helps business leaders obtain additional funding sources, improve organizational performance, and obtain support from policymakers. Grounded in the human motivation theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies three senior business leaders of a nonprofit organization in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States used to increase client engagement in entrepreneurship programs. Data were collected from …
Retention And Efficiency Of Qualified Teachers In Rural Nigerian Secondary Schools, Mary Abiodun Abioye
Retention And Efficiency Of Qualified Teachers In Rural Nigerian Secondary Schools, Mary Abiodun Abioye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Abstract Low retention rates and inadequate efficiency of qualified teachers in rural Nigerian secondary schools have negatively impacted the educational system in Nigeria. Rural communities have suffered negligent and untold hardship. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify strategies that influence the retention and efficiency of teachers working in rural Nigerian schools. Although it is not unusual for a teacher to change schools, the rate of turnover of teachers in rural areas is quite high. Hence, it is instructive to consider the theories, concepts, and models that impact the retention and efficiency of teachers within these communities. Data …
Amenity Migrations And Gentrification Among Low-Income Residents Of Rural North Carolina Seeking Education Or Lifelong Learning, Lenora Ellen Attles-Allen
Amenity Migrations And Gentrification Among Low-Income Residents Of Rural North Carolina Seeking Education Or Lifelong Learning, Lenora Ellen Attles-Allen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractSixty-four percent of North Carolina's growth is due to migration, translating into approximately 86,200 migrants residing in the state. Amenity migrations (the relocation of specific populations into sometimes, low-income, rural communities of people) have given rise to changes in many residents' lived experiences related to North Carolina communities seeking education or lifelong learning. Many older adults seek lifelong learning education that is affected by amenity migrations. As new technologies and socioeconomic changes emerge, baby boomers may strive to compete with millennials for jobs and domestic stability. The purpose of this heuristic, phenomenological study was to understand the daily, lived financial …
Export Success And Sustainable Strategies For Cameroonian Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Christian N. Bikai
Export Success And Sustainable Strategies For Cameroonian Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises, Christian N. Bikai
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractAccording to the Cameroon Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) constitute 99.8% of companies, employ over 70% of the active population, and contribute significantly to economic growth and development. However, less than 25% of new SMEs in Cameroon survive beyond 3 years. Sustainability is essential to small business owners in exporting coffee from Cameroon as an indicator of economic growth and job creation. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study guided by the transaction cost economics theory was to explore strategies owners of small businesses exporting coffee from Cameroon use to sustain business beyond …
Social Media And Physical Activity Among African American College Women, Carmen Brown
Social Media And Physical Activity Among African American College Women, Carmen Brown
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Among African American (AA) college women, physical activity (PA) is decreasing, with less than 20% participating in moderate-intensity cardio or aerobic exercise. Physical inactivity can lead to increased morbidity and mortality from chronic conditions. There is a need for more research on AA women’s health practices to develop interventions that can lead to sustainable behavior change among this population. More than 70% of AA college women reported using some form of social media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat) daily. Social networking sites (SNS) in particular can provide health information, advice, and an open forum for individuals with health …
College Deansʼ Perceptions Of How Their Leadership Styles Affect Graduation Rates, John Johnston
College Deansʼ Perceptions Of How Their Leadership Styles Affect Graduation Rates, John Johnston
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem was that in 2016 the U.S. graduation rate of undergraduate students in for-profit higher learning institutions was only 23%, compared to 59% for public institutions and 66% for private nonprofit institutions. The purpose of this comparative case study was to explore for-profit and nonprofit college deansʼ perceptions of their leadership styles and how their leadership style affects graduation rates. Thus, the focus of the research question was determining college deansʼ perceptions of their leadership style and how their leadership style affects graduation rates. The basis of the conceptual framework was the full range leadership model. The sample required …
Primary Care Physicians’ Attitudes, Beliefs, And Actions Toward Geriatric Treatment, Andrea Renee Holzner
Primary Care Physicians’ Attitudes, Beliefs, And Actions Toward Geriatric Treatment, Andrea Renee Holzner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractIn the United States, an estimated 49.2 million older adults seek specialized geriatric medical treatment from a primary care physician (PCP). Due to a nationwide geriatrician deficit resulting from significant aging population growth, PCPs now manage specialized geriatric issues, such as Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive assessments, and physiological impairments, such as Parkinson’s, due to non-normative aging. Although PCPs may take geriatric courses, geriatric specialization is beyond a normative primary care medical practice. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore primary care physician attitudes, beliefs, and actions, toward geriatrics and to expand the understanding of primary care physicians’ geriatric …
Attitudes Of Marriage And Divorce In Adult Children Of Gray Divorce, Brittany M. Freeze
Attitudes Of Marriage And Divorce In Adult Children Of Gray Divorce, Brittany M. Freeze
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Divorce over the age of 50 years is called gray divorce and has been steadily on the rise. Past studies have shown the impact divorce can have on children regarding attitudes toward marriage and divorce, but research has not investigated the attitudes of adult children whose parents divorce late in life. An intrinsic, single case study was done using eight participants who were adult children of gray divorce. Semi-structured interviews were completed, guided by the principles of social learning theory. Data were analyzed into codes, categories, and then into seven overarching themes using categorical aggregation. Six themes regarding the attitudes …
Adult Day Care Staff Education To Improve Communication And Behavioral Management Skills, Kathy Davis
Adult Day Care Staff Education To Improve Communication And Behavioral Management Skills, Kathy Davis
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractIneffective communication and behavioral management skills are quality and safety issues that were identified at a local adult day care facility in the Southwest United States. Administrators at the facility identified a knowledge gap in communication and behavior management techniques for patients with cognitive impairment. An educational program, with a PowerPoint presentation and verbal feedback as key components, was developed and used to address the identified gap in practice related to individuals with cognitive impairments at the facility. The adult learning theory and the plan-do-study-act model provided supportive frameworks for program development and staff education. The project question explored whether …
Hiring Manager Perceptions Of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Of Urban Community College Graduates, Janice Moore English
Hiring Manager Perceptions Of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Of Urban Community College Graduates, Janice Moore English
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractEmotional intelligence (EI) skills are an important factor in the successful entry in the labor market of the fresh graduates of urban community colleges. Even though previous studies provided substantial evidence to the importance of these skills, these studies also recognized a lack of preparedness for the newly community college graduates and add to the voices of local business communities who manifest concern in this regard. The purpose of this basic qualitative research project was to explore local hiring manager perceptions of the EI skills of community college graduates they have hired for knowledge work roles. Goleman’s theory of EI …
Perceptions Of Students, Faculty, And Employers On A General Education Program In Vietnam, Cuong Sy Do
Perceptions Of Students, Faculty, And Employers On A General Education Program In Vietnam, Cuong Sy Do
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Vietnam’s higher education institutions have been criticized for producing graduates who are lacking skills required by employers. To address this criticism, the general education program at a university in Vietnam aims to build the broad knowledge and skills. However, it was unknown if students, faculty, and employers perceived the program to adequately provide students with broad knowledge and skills. The purpose of this convergent mixed methods study was to investigate the perceptions of students, faculty, and employers about whether the general education program was providing students with broad knowledge and skills needed for career success. The theoretical foundation for this …
Comparative Analysis Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Support Group Type On Quality Of Life, Mary Louise Giles
Comparative Analysis Of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Support Group Type On Quality Of Life, Mary Louise Giles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
When individuals are diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), they tend to go through emotional, psychological, and physical anguish that requires support. Studies have shown that a support group can provide SLE patients with an outlet in which they can share firsthand feelings and experiences and receive emotional support but it is not known if how the individual with SLE accesses online or face to face support makes a difference. The purpose of this study, guided by the Chronic Care Model, was to determine if there were differences in quality of life (QoL) for persons with SLE participating in an …
Strategies To Increase Employees’ Morale, Shannon Gary Coffey
Strategies To Increase Employees’ Morale, Shannon Gary Coffey
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leaders who lack effective strategies to increase employee morale face an organizational decrease in productivity, sustainability, and profitability, increasing absenteeism and turnover and costing businesses millions of dollars. Grounded in Burns’s transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies used by successful organizational leaders to increase employee morale to improve productivity and profitability in their organization. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and a review of company documents. Participants comprised five leaders of a company located in Knoxville, Tennessee, who successfully used strategies to increase employee morale resulting in increased productivity and profitability. …
Understanding Parent/Child Experiences Affecting Obesogenic Behavior In Children, Jean Gaffney
Understanding Parent/Child Experiences Affecting Obesogenic Behavior In Children, Jean Gaffney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Families living in an inequitable food environment are impacted by limited access to healthier foods inventory. Habitual consumption of foods lacking adequate nutritional value increasingly contributes to the heightened prevalence of obesity and premature death from non-communicable chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. This basic qualitative analysis examined factors that impact parental decisions in food choices among obese and overweight children. The study explores the level of understanding held by low-income parents/caregivers as it relates to basic nutritional knowledge. Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory framed the study. A purposeful sample of eight parents/caregiver between the age of 18-50, parenting …
Competitive Planning Strategies To Sustain An Online Small Business Beyond 5 Years, Dana N. Mccall
Competitive Planning Strategies To Sustain An Online Small Business Beyond 5 Years, Dana N. Mccall
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Online businesses have a failure rate of over 50% within the first 5 years of operation. Local politicians and online business leaders are concerned with sustainability to ensure the livelihood of local community members. Grounded in the digital discipline’s theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple-case study was to explore strategies online small business owners use to sustain their companies beyond 5 years. The participants were five small online business owners in the east coast region of the United States who sustained their companies beyond 5 years. Data were collected from semistructured interviews, company documents, and company social media platforms. …
Noncompetitive Subordinate Employees’ Descriptions Of Adaptive Performance Following An Internal Promotion, Yemisi Milledge
Noncompetitive Subordinate Employees’ Descriptions Of Adaptive Performance Following An Internal Promotion, Yemisi Milledge
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employees’ views on internal promotions tend to influence outcomes such as support given to the promoted employee, employee organizational commitment, and employee job satisfaction. Research on the influence of internal promotions has focused primarily on the reactions of competitive non-promoted internal candidates and those of the promoted individuals. This qualitative study investigated how employees who did not compete for a promotion adapted to a coworker being promoted to become their supervisor and how the employees described the coworker’s adaptation to the promotion. A taxonomy of adaptive performance and generic qualitative research formed the conceptual frameworks, and the leader-member exchange theory …
Instructional Leadership Practices That Support Increased Student Achievement In Ghana's Rural Districts, Anthony Kwame Gyamerah
Instructional Leadership Practices That Support Increased Student Achievement In Ghana's Rural Districts, Anthony Kwame Gyamerah
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Quality education is significant to the development of a country, but not all countries fare satisfactory in this regard. In Ghana, the rural K-12 public schools have persistent lower academic performance than the urban schools, despite the interventions of governments since Ghana’s independence. This study provides effective instructional leadership practices that support effective teaching and learning to enhance quality education in Ghana’s rural areas to bridge the performance gap between the urban and rural schools. This qualitative exploratory case study explored the instructional leadership practices that support student achievement in Ghana’s rural K-12 schools. The research questions investigated the instructional …
The Experiences Of Novice Elementary School Teachers In California, Lori A. Moayed
The Experiences Of Novice Elementary School Teachers In California, Lori A. Moayed
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
During the past 10 years, obtaining and retaining qualified teachers have become increasingly difficult. Previous research has focused on the experiences of veteran teachers but has neglected to study the experiences of novice teachers. Using semistructured interviews, this qualitative study explored the experiences of eight novice teachers with a maximum of two completed years of teaching service. Through the use of flyers and participant referrals, the snowballing sampling strategy was used to recruit participants. The Colaizzi method was used to collect, interpret, and analyze the data. Five thematic results were found that were related to teacher experiences with required trainings, …
Parents’ Perspectives Of Parental Involvement To Support Student Academic Achievement, Arega W. Nigussie
Parents’ Perspectives Of Parental Involvement To Support Student Academic Achievement, Arega W. Nigussie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractParental involvement is the foundation for family-school relationships that empower parents, improve student academic achievement, and encourage parents to participate in their children’s education. The problem is the inconsistent parental involvement in a Midwestern school to support students' academic achievement. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perspectives of parents about parental involvement and parents’ perspectives about their role in supporting the academic achievement of their children. The study was grounded in Epstein’s theory of six types of parental involvement and Moll’s theory of funds of knowledge. Two research questions were used to investigate parents’ perspectives on parental …
Successful Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Incorporation Strategies For Small Business Leaders, Kathleen Moco
Successful Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative Incorporation Strategies For Small Business Leaders, Kathleen Moco
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some small business leaders lack strategies to incorporate corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives into their organizations to manage financial risk. Small business leaders who do not successfully use CSR to balance stakeholder interests may face additional or avoidable financial hardships. Grounded in stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore successful strategies small business leaders use to incorporate CSR initiatives into their organizations to manage financial risk. The participants were four business leaders from a small business in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions of the United States. Data were gathered from organizational documents, archival records, …
Using Chess As An Intervention To Improve Executive Functioning Among Youth, Anandita Oberoi
Using Chess As An Intervention To Improve Executive Functioning Among Youth, Anandita Oberoi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Youth represent a vulnerable segment of the population and may have underdeveloped levels of executive functioning (EF), which is important in both daily life and is shown to have far-reaching effects. This research study aimed to decipher if lessons in the game of chess could be used as an efficacious intervention for accelerating EF development in youth. The three research questions focused on determining whether there was a difference in the chosen indices of EF before and after a 14-session chess intervention. The theoretical framework used for this study was Piaget’s cognitive development theory. This quantitative, single group pretest–posttest design …
Stories Of Learning And Instructional Practices In Traditional Hawaiian Hula Education, Lynn Kaleihaunani Melena
Stories Of Learning And Instructional Practices In Traditional Hawaiian Hula Education, Lynn Kaleihaunani Melena
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teachers of traditional hula have preserved Native Hawaiian cultural knowledge despite societal changes that led to cultural suppression in Hawaii. However, little is known about how these teachers accomplished this feat. The purpose of this study was to understand how hula instruction has evolved to transmit cultural knowledge and how past methods influenced current instructor practices in sustaining a vibrant culture. Research questions explored the instructional approaches and innovations of hula teachers past and present in one traditional hula school. The conceptual framework integrated the Native Hawaiian worldview and a Western theory of participatory creativity. A qualitative study using Indigenous …
Developing A Lifestyle Modification Tool To Prevent And Manage Elevated Blood Pressure Among African Americans, Magdalene Oziwo
Developing A Lifestyle Modification Tool To Prevent And Manage Elevated Blood Pressure Among African Americans, Magdalene Oziwo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hypertension is a national medical problem that has been predominantly seen amongst African Americans. Within this community, hypertension has been associated with obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and poor nutrition. It is for this reason that lifestyle modifications can be used as applied tools in the field of nursing in the prevention and management of hypertension among African American patients. This doctoral project was conducted to address the gap in nursing practice that currently exists for the African American population with regards to hypertension. The project focused on a nursing staff education program with 10 participants to promote the implementation of …
The Association Between Teen Pregnancy And Academic Performance Among Schoolgirls In The Ivory Coast, Moussokoura Ouattara Epse Assoumou
The Association Between Teen Pregnancy And Academic Performance Among Schoolgirls In The Ivory Coast, Moussokoura Ouattara Epse Assoumou
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractTeen pregnancy (TP) is a social and public health problem around the world. In developed nations, approximately 16 million girls from aged 15 to 19 years become pregnant each year, presenting health problems for the mother and fetus in addition to economic and social consequences for the communities in which they live. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study, based on the theory of planned behavior, was to explore the association of academic performance and self-efficacy with TP. The research questions examined the association between the TP and the academic performance and self-efficacy while controlling for two covariates (socioeconomic status …