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Oil Rig Trainees’ Perspectives On The Influence Of Drilling Simulation On Their Learning And Motivation, Adel Mohamed Hassanein Abdelaziz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low enrollment levels in vocational drilling training programs in the Arabian Gulf area have resulted in a talent gap, with little success in building and retaining national crews. With current simulation technology, it is believed that trainees' learning, motivation, and achievements will increase; however, further study is needed to determine if these conclusions hold. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how using simulation technologies influences trainees' learning, motivation, and perspectives about completing their education at an oil-field drilling rig’s vocational training facility. Davis’s technology acceptance model concerning user reception of information systems formed the conceptual framework. …

Black Women, Mental Health Treatment, And Spiritual Healing: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Grace M. Abraham Lewis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Counselor educators are ill-equipped to train counselors to prepare to meet the needs of Black Christian Pentecostal Women (BCPW) because there is a lack of information on this population. To increase cultural competency, counselors need to be more aware of the experiences of this population. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of BCPW who sought community mental health counseling concurrent with deliverance practices through the church. Using Edmund Husserl’s transcendental phenomenological approach as the conceptual framework, semi-structured interviews via zoom were conducted with 4 BCPW who were active members of the Christ Throne International Ministries …

Teacher's Implementation Of Play-Based Learning Practices And Barriers Encountered In Kindergarten Classrooms, Emily Acevedo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract Play-based learning practices contribute to oral language development, social-emotional development, literacy, and communication skills development in young children. Public schools struggle with the implementation of play-based pedagogy practices to meet culturally diverse students’ academic needs. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how kindergarten teachers implement play-based learning practices and curricula in kindergarten classrooms in a public elementary school in the Northeast United States. The conceptual framework included the situated learning theory and Fullan’s educational change theory. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with nine kindergarten teachers who implemented play-based learning practices and curricula in kindergarten …

Leadership Strategies To Improve Faculty Engagement And Performance In Higher Education, Lasasha Adams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The lack of faculty engagement in higher education institutions could result in adverse outcomes. Higher education leaders are concerned with the lack of faculty engagement as it correlates to decreased productivity, commitment, and low employee job satisfaction. Grounded in the employee engagement theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore leadership strategies some higher education leaders use to improve faculty engagement and performance. The participants included 13 higher education leaders of public universities in Kentucky, USA, who used effective leadership strategies to improve faculty engagement and performance. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, one focus group, …

E-Commerce Adoption Strategies For Small Retail Businesses, Kellee Adams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractA lack of e-commerce adoption strategies can negatively affect the sustainability of traditional small retail businesses. Business leaders of traditional small retail businesses who fail to implement e-commerce strategies can experience a loss of market share to e-commerce small retail companies. Grounded in the technology-organization-environment framework, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies traditional small retail business leaders use to adopt e-commerce to foster the sustainability of their business successfully. Participants were five business leaders from small and medium enterprises in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States, who successfully adopted e-commerce strategies into their traditional …

Civilian School Educators’ Perspectives Of Needed Supports For Military-Connected Early Childhood Students, Demetreia D Head Adderley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The support needed for military-connected children in civilian schools remains a largely unexplored subject. Military-connected children and their families face unique stressors due to the nature of military life and culture. The problem is that civilian educators are often unaware of the presence of military-connected students in their schools and of the academic and behavioral support these students require to be successful. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of educators concerning the support needed for military-connected early childhood students in civilian schools to be successful. The three research questions focused specifically on teachers’ perspectives on …

The Job Search Experiences Of Postgraduate Ghanaian Women Aged 25-45 Years In Accra, Ghana, Gertrude Addo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A number of educated women has increased over the years, leading to more women participating in the labor market and contributing to social and economic development. Despite the increase in number of women with Master’s level (MA, MSc, MPhil, MBA) education, there remains challenges in the employment of women into professional positions compared to men. This study sought to examine the job search experiences of postgraduate women at the professional level to understand the challenges and difficulties they encounter, thereby contributing to policy formulation and implementation to address this phenomenon. The theoretical foundation for this study was the feminist theory, …

Stakeholder Success Measures Of A Safe Parking Pilot Program For Individuals Sheltering In Vehicles, Obiageri Constance Aginam

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Safe Parking Pilot Program was a crisis response to the recent increase in vehicular homelessness in a Northern Californian city. The city identified issues of unsheltered individuals due to the increase housing cost and unaffordable housing. The city partnered with faith-based organizations to provide safe locations for individuals sheltering in vehicles. The current research aimed to evaluate benchmarks and metrics to measure the safe parking pilot program. The purpose of the study was to help the city leaders and the key stakeholders identify measures of success and how they might improve the program in one Northern Californian city. Semistructured …

Decreasing Ambiguity For Public Administrators Implementing The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Of 1976, Barbara Ahmed

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract The U.S. Congress created and adopted the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to address foreign diplomatic immunity matters. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to analyze the policy implications of implementing FISA by public administrators. Mettler and SoRelle’s policy feedback theory provided the theoretical foundation for this study. The area of interest for this study was the 50 U.S. states with a focus on two metropolitan areas that include a large diplomatic contingent. Data collected were 180 legal cases brought against foreign diplomats from 2016-2021. In addition, legal cases were retrieved from a legal database and analyzed …

Strategies That Retail Business Owners Use To Prevent And Reduce Employee Theft, Mohammed Alcobary

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retail business owners suffer billions of dollars in financial loss from employee theft and fraud activities, which impacts a retail business owner’s ability to remain financially stable and profitable. Retail business leaders are accountable for employee theft because employee theft goes beyond the financial loss to impact business failure and the organization’s loss of reputation. Grounded in Cressey’s fraud triangle theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies retail business leaders use to prevent and mitigate employee theft. Participants included six retail business leaders in Nigeria who had successfully used strategies to prevent and reduce …

Telemedicine Services And Patient Satisfaction, Sunday Omotayo Alle

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractPatient satisfaction associated with the use of telemedicine for patient care may be subjective as it may not reflect the patients' comfort and willingness to use telemedicine. Even though current perceptions of telemedicine may be positive, the challenge is knowing what constitutes the ingredients of patient satisfaction, particularly regarding age. This study examined two research questions concerning whether a patient’s age (independent variable) affected their comfort and willingness (dependent variable) to use telemedicine for their care. The health belief model was the theoretical framework and related to an individual's perception of their health behaviors and their willingness to change their …

Nursing Staff Education On The Use Of The American Diabetes Association Guidelines, Terrie Hattie Allen

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractDiabetes mellitus is a complex chronic condition that requires continuous care and management. Approximately 34 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes and around 90%–95% suffer from Type 2 diabetes. The problem identified in this project was the need to follow the American Diabetes Association guidelines in place at the study site clinic but are not adhered to by the staff. Framed within the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation model of instructional design, the purpose of this project was to plan, implement, and evaluate a nursing staff education program on the use of the American Diabetes Association Guidelines for diabetes. …

Strategies Small Business Owners Use To Improve Profitability In The Plastic Recycling, Chukwudi Alexander Amene

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Low plastic recycling levels impact the profitability of plastic recycling businesses. Business owners of small plastic recycling businesses have limited resources, and the plastic recycling industry is still in its developmental stages. Grounded in transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies used by owners of small plastic recycling businesses to improve their profitability. The participants were nine small business owners of the plastic recycling sector of southwest Nigeria who successfully improved their business profitability. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: (a) develop strategies for sourcing …

Students With Disabilities Use Of Online Learning Accommodations In Higher Education, Marcus Anderson, Jr.

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Special education researchers and practitioners have increasingly demonstrated that disability accommodations may afford students with disabilities (SWD) enhanced opportunities for academic success. However, disability accommodations have primarily been designed and delivered within the context of the traditional classroom settings in higher education. This basic qualitative study explored how students registered with disability services describe access to online learning accommodations in higher education. Two research questions were created: exploring accommodations in online learning that students perceive as contributing to their academic success and understanding accommodations that students perceive as essential to overcoming existing barriers contributing to their academic success. Universal Design …

Factors That Affect Anxiety And Acculturation In Syrian Emigrants, Thomas H. Anderson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, more than 6 million Syrians have registered as refugees. Many displaced Syrians suffer myriad mental health disorders, including anxiety, which become a burden as they attempt to acculturate into a foreign culture. Research to understand the Syrian refugees has been conducted since the conflict began; however, the findings are inconsistent. Existing academic research does not adequately capture the depth of anxiety of Syrian emigrants, nor does it present an accurate picture of the challenges of acculturation. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the differences in anxiety and acculturation based …

Rehabilitation Counselor Competency When Working With Sci And Physical Disabilities, Denise M. Anderson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to address the gap in knowledge of the perceived competency of rehabilitation counselors when working with patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or a physical disability. The factors that influence the mental health needs of person with SCI and the understanding of how rehabilitation counselors view their competency levels with supporting this population were explored. Selection criteria included licensed or certified rehabilitation counselors actively providing care for persons with SCI and/or a physical disability applying a theoretical framework. A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was used to address the central research question …

Effects Of Educational Curricula On Recidivism In A Community-Based Correctional Facility, Todd Angello

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Recidivism in a community-based correctional facility (CBCF) was high. The average recidivism rate was 32.7%; however, in a Northeast Midwest U.S. state, the CBCF was 44%. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the effects of three educational curricula on recidivism at one CBCF. The Positive Reentry for Midwestern State Offenders certificate courses (vocational), the credit-bearing courses (college), the ASPIRE General Education Degree (GED), and no additional courses taken were tested on their predictive power of recidivism. The theoretical framework was Hirschi’s social bond theory. A binomial logistic regression was conducted to determine the effects of each …

Parents’ And Teachers’ Perceptions Of Collaborative Relationships To Support Kindergarten Students’ Academic Achievement In Jamaica, Kasia Janae Archer-Howell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Parental involvement is a long-standing challenge that has impeded educational progress for students in the Caribbean region. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of parents and teachers about collaborative relationships that support kindergarten students' academic achievement in Jamaica. The parent and family intervention framework and the ecological systems theory served as the conceptual framework. Research questions addressed how teachers and parents think collaborative relationships can be established to support kindergarten students’ academic achievement in Jamaica and the perceptions parents and teachers have about benefits and barriers to collaborative relationships that support kindergarten students’ academic achievement …

Psychosocial Complexities Of American Black Women’S Experiences With Weight Loss Or Obesity, Danielle Atkins

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Weight loss and obesity among American Black women (including African American and Caribbean Black women) is a growing issue in the United States. However, a notable gap exists in the literature regarding research into this population’s lived experiences with weight loss or obesity, specifically regarding underlying psychosocial needs, such as cultural influences, self-care, and social networks, which are not being met to support them in making behavioral changes. A greater understanding of the impact of American Black women’s psychosocial underlying experiences may help mental health professionals support them in their efforts toward a healthier lifestyle. Using Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model …

Effect Of Covid-19 On Comprehensive Predictor Exam Scores And Nursing Program Scores And First Generation College Students, Heather Marie Austin

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic forced nursing education programs to change traditional face-to-face teaching to virtual education and simulated experiences. Therefore, research is needed to determine how this change affected nursing students’ academic performance and their performance on standardized exams. The purpose of this three-part study, guided by Knowles’s adult learning theory, was to determine if there was a difference in Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students’ performance on: (a) Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Comprehensive Predictor (CP) scores, (b) end of program scores, and for (c) CP scores for first generation students before the COVID-19 pandemic compared with nursing students’ scores …

Association Between Staff Patient Safety Grade Mean Rating Score, The Person And Community Engagement Domain Score, And The Hospital Value Based Purchasing Total Performance Score, Tamara Lynn Awald

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractIt is essential for hospitals to focus on improving indicators that positively influence patient experience and clinical outcomes and thereby improve clinical and financial organizational outcomes. The purpose of the study was to examine the association between the staff Patient Safety Grade Mean Rating Score, Person and Community Engagement Domain Score, and the Value Based Purchasing Total Performance Score. The theoretical framework used in this study is the Donabedian model specifically regarding providing structure, process, and outcomes framework relative to the evaluation of care. The research questions examined the association between staff Patient Safety Grade Mean Rating Score, the Person …

Prophylactic Antimalarial Intermittent Preventive Therapy In Pregnancy And Birth Weight In Togo, Epiphane Awokou

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In Togo, prophylactic antimalarial intermittent preventive therapy in pregnancy (IPTp) is provided to disrupt suboptimal pathways leading to the issue of low birth weight. However, there is a lack of nationally representative data on the determinants of this adverse birth outcome. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study was to determine pregnancy-related determinants of low birth weight through a nationally representative dataset. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model guided this study to explore potential associations between the covariates IPTp, utilization of long-lasting insecticidal bed nets, age of pregnant women, socioeconomic status of pregnant women, and gravidity type of pregnant women and the …

The Effect Of Female Leadership On Organizational Effectiveness In The Nigerian Oil And Gas Sector, Kadilo Badom

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractFemale participation in economic production remains a vital discourse in the public space irrespective of the type of activity or economic jurisdiction. The Nigerian economy is not left out as successive governments in the country have continued to encourage the participation of women in governance, public institutions, and private sector firms. These targeted efforts notwithstanding, there are still sectors where male dominance remains a major issue. Prior research shows that among the reasons for not promoting females to leadership positions include specific organizational stereotypes, ideologies, lack of female motivation-to-lead, and societal values, and lack of role-models. Within the Nigerian oil …

Increasing Knowledge Of A Weekend Staffing Policy Among Nurses Working Weekends, Fatima Bah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Abstract

The relationship between adequate nurse staffing and patient outcomes is well documented. The local organization identified a concern with appropriate weekend staffing due to repeated callouts by nurses. The purpose of this DNP project was to determine whether an educational intervention on the relationship between adequate staffing and positive patient outcomes, coupled with a review of the organization’s policy regarding weekend staffing, increases knowledge and awareness among nurses working weekends. Benner’s novice to expert theory and systems theory were used to ground this project. Following an invitational email, 20 individuals participated in the educational intervention. Most participants (n = …

High School Teachers' Perceptions And Experiences With Interventions To Address Disruptive Student Behavior, Denise Bailey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

AbstractU.S. high school teachers are challenged with disruptive student behavior and struggle to implement available interventions to reduce these behaviors in the classroom. This basic qualitative design was conducted to examine high school teachers’ challenges with using current interventions and their perceptions on how to improve them to better reduce disruptive student behaviors in the classroom. The conceptual framework was based on Canter’s assertive discipline theory, which addresses teachers’ management of student behavior and provides concepts and strategies for improving disruptive behavior. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with nine teachers of Grades 9 to 11 from two different high …

Strategies To Create And Sustain Work-Life Balance In The Hospitality Industry, Elizabeth Balbickram

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Employee turnover results in adverse business outcomes. Hospitality industry leaders who do not encourage an organizational culture supportive of work-life balance risk reduced profitability resulting from employee turnover. Grounded in path-goal theory, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to explore strategies hospitality industry leaders use to create and sustain organizational cultures supportive of employee work-life balance. The participants were eight upper-level leaders of one lodging chain in Orlando, Florida, who successfully implemented strategies to create and sustain work-life balance for their employees. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and a review of organization personnel handbooks and training …

Economic Challenges Faced By African American Teenage Parents While Parenting During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Peace A. Barrigah

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

U.S. African American teenage parents are at a disproportionately high risk of experiencing stressors associated with the financial demands of parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the socioeconomic challenges that African American teenage parents living in U.S. northeastern state face during events such the COVID-19 pandemic that limit the provision of human services, which the research question was designed to answer. The framework used in this study was social learning theory. A sample of 10 Black teenage parents residing in the northeastern United States were recruited. Data were collected through interviews …

Patient Harm And Malpractice Payments In Inpatient Settings According To Type Of Medication Administration Error, Kalyn Jo Barton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

While preventable, medication administration error rates surpass most estimates and result in poor quality care. Researchers have demonstrated that interventions have been identified, new technology has been deployed, and training and education have increased, yet the errors persist. Researchers have yet been able to establish the most prevalent, harmful, and costly types of medication administration errors. The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify trends in medication administration errors committed in inpatient settings, specific to the type of error, patient outcomes, and malpractice payment amounts. Donabedian’s model for healthcare quality, derived from the three categories of structure, process, and …

Strategies For Succession Planning And Sustained Business Profitability For Small Business, Icy Mae Barton

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Baby boomers are retiring rapidly and vacating prominent small business positions, leaving no one to replace them, which may result in business failure. When a small business fails, all stakeholders, including small business owners (SBOs), investors, employees, customers, and the community, suffer emotional and financial distress. Grounded in Argyris and Schön's organizational learning theory and Burns's transformational leadership theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies SBOs use to develop an effective succession plan. The participants were seven SBOs in the Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD metropolitan area who had been in business for more than 5 …

Self-Identified Atheists In 12-Step Substance Use Disorder Treatment And Aftercare, Elizabeth Clare Bayley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The Minnesota model is ubiquitous in the United States for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). The model uses 12 steps and is centered on a belief in god(s) or a higher power; however, it is anathema to an atheist worldview. Researchers have noted that atheists do not readily become involved with 12-step programs and tend to drop out; however, there had been no qualitative investigations of the lived experiences of atheists in 12-step SUD treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine whether 12-step SUD treatment was problematic for atheists. An integrated theoretical framework was used. Minority …