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Gatekeeper, Keep Thyself: How Impairment Impacts The Integration Of Counselor Wellness Competencies, Curtis Lee Taylor

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This quantitative study examined counselor educators’ beliefs regarding the importance of Counselor Wellness Competencies (CWCs) and how effectively they teach them to their counselors-in-training (CIT). This study focused on significant relationships between the importance and effective teaching, self-care, and burnout. Counselor educators who place higher importance on the CWCs reported having higher self-efficacy in teaching them. The findings suggest that counselor educators with more self-care behaviors experienced less burnout and were better able to show congruence between the importance and effective teaching of the CWCs. The conclusion of this report explores limitations and directions for future research.

Evaluating The Implementation Of Community Schools’ Strategies To Address Post-Pandemic Student Mental Health, Dawn Gordon

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This research explores the systemic and structural barriers affecting the effectiveness of community schools, particularly in providing mental health services and support, with a specific focus on how principals have responded to these needs in the post-COVID-19 era. Employing qualitative methods, including focus groups with principals from schools implementing the community schools’ model, the study identifies three major themes: difficulties with lead agency collaboration and coordination with host schools, systemic and structural barriers to effective functioning, and holistic approaches to enhancing student support and well-being with mental health.

Difficulties with lead agency collaboration and coordination reveal how inadequate communication and …

Excessive Before It Begins: A Critical Analysis Of Racialized Encounters Between Police And African American Men, Lucas Goodwin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In the last decade, the racial violence that plagues relations between African Americans and the police has been brought to the attention of the American public by means of cell phone video footage of police use of excessive, and at times lethal, force in encounters with African American men. The images of police brutality that have emerged in this time have outraged millions of Americans, sparking nationwide protests, as well as various social and political movements. While perspectives may abound regarding the causes and significance of such brutality, the data is clear on one thing: Police violence disproportionately harms African …

Factors Affecting Involvement Of Parents Of Students With Learning Disabilities In Saudi Elementary Schools, Mohammed Alyahya

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The research explores the factors that influence parental involvement in school children with learning disabilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Understanding these factors is crucial, as parental involvement is widely recognized as essential for the academic success of children, particularly those with learning disabilities. This study used a quantitative approach to collect data from parents of students with learning disabilities, including parents' age, gender, income, employment status, and parental beliefs (responsibilities and capabilities). The findings reveal that parental beliefs regarding their responsibilities towards their child's education are the only significant predictor of parental involvement. In contrast, other variables, including age, gender, …

Understanding Widowhood Cultural Practices, Values, And Beliefs, Of Nigerian American Women: An Ethnonursing Study, Prisca Anuforo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Many widowhood cultural practices are detrimental to the health and well-being of widows in Nigeria. Little is known about the experiences of widowhood for Nigerian American women, their cultural practices, and how it affects their health.

Purpose: Understand widowhood cultural practices among Nigerian Americans and how these experiences may affect health and wellbeing.

Methods: The qualitative ethnonursing method was used to collect data from 25 Nigerian American widows. Data were analyzed using NVivo qualitative data manager software guided by Leininger’s four phases of qualitative analysis.

Results: Widowhood cultural practices are modified and undertaken to preserve health and honor the …

Circle Of Security Parenting; A Qualitative Investigation Into The Perceived Long-Term Impact On Parenting In Plymouth, United Kingdom, Rebecca Cartwright

The Plymouth Student Scientist

Parenting is a unique experience for every family and improving this experience for both the child and the parent has long-term benefits for giving the child the best opportunities for the future. Attachment has been noted as a factor which improves a child's development and other areas of their life with a lasting effect into adulthood. An example of interventions used to improve parent-child relationships are parenting courses. Circle of Security Parenting is an 8-week parenting course designed to support attachment by encouraging a group of between four and six parents to reflect on their own childhood and subsequently their …

Impact Of Self-Efficacy On Motivation In Recent Business Graduates, Steven James Chapman

JWU Dissertations & Theses

Each year throughout the United States, millions of bachelor’s degrees are conferred to recent graduates, and 17% of those graduates earned a business degree (Hanson, 2024). The problem this study addressed was rooted in the commonly held belief that recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business were not prepared with the skill sets needed to be successful and positively impact organizations (Berger, 2023; Molinsky & Pisman, 2019). The purpose of this research was to determine the skills that employers and recent graduates deem as most important for recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in business to possess in a …

Micro: Bit A Tool For Learning And Innovation In The Digital Economy, Jarupa Kitcharoenpanya, Pongprapan Pongsophon, Ekgapoom Jantarakantee

Journal of Education Studies

Micro: bit, a compact computing device, has become a vital tool for learning and innovation in the digital economy era, where economic systems are driven by digital technologies, including the use of the internet.  This academic article elucidates the diverse role of the Micro: bit in education and the cultivation of essential skills for students in the context of the rapidly advancing digital landscape. The Micro: bit is utilized as a foundation for teaching coding, basic programming, and developing computational skills for students due to its user-friendly nature, compact design, and affordability. This device facilitates exploration of the technology world …

Effects Of Active Learning In Physics Experiments On Academic Achievement, Attitudes And Concepts Among Grade-11 Students, Kittikhun Seawsakul

Journal of Education Studies

One of the problems in learning physics is students’ attitudes. Most students think that physics is difficult to learn and to understand. This causes students' motivation and attitudes of curiosity towards the physics subject to decrease. The objectives of this work were to investigate students' attitudes towards physics and physics concepts, as well as to compare the academic achievement of the sample group before and after studying the lessons based on active learning through physics experiments. The sample group in this study consisted of 31 Grade 11 students, and data collection was conducted over the course of one semester. Data …

The Needs For Developing High-Efficiency Learning Management In The Digital Era, Kanchit Pimjai, Duangkamol Traiwichitkhun

Journal of Education Studies

This research aims to 1) study the conceptual framework for high-efficiency learning management in the digital era, and 2) investigate the needs for developing high-efficiency learning management in the digital era. The study employs a mixed-methods research design divided into two phases. Phase 1 involves qualitative research to address the conceptual framework for high-efficiency learning management in the digital era, with data collected from four selected experts using purposive sampling. The research tool was an interview guide, and the qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis, categorization, and summarization of findings. Phase 2 involves quantitative research to address the needs …

Reform Of Laboratory Courses Teaching In Higher Education To Enhance Sustainability In The Post Covid-19 Era, Bin Zhu, Simin Xing

Journal of Education Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many difficulties and challenges to laboratory courses, but also promoted the development and prosperity of various teaching methods and made the position of laboratory instruction in higher education contemplated deeply. On the other hand, the monotonous and constant teaching materials and the formalized and theorized examination form have resulted in students' inertia and perfunctory attitude toward the experiment learning. Facing unpredictable futures and students' indifferent mentality, we urgently need to redesign the curriculum to enhance flexibility and resilience, meanwhile, ameliorate educational achievements. It is an important guiding principle of curriculum design to utilize diversified teaching …

A Study Of The Impact Of Covid-19 On Developmental Decline And Learning Loss In Young Children And Recovery Guidelines, Wilailak Langka, Phornchulee Lungka, Narisara Peungposop, Suppawan Satjapiboon

Journal of Education Studies

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the educational system, particularly in young children education. There are guidelines for providing young children education during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, they are still broad and unclear in practice. This research aims to 1) study the impacts of the COVID-19 situation on early childhood children's developmental and learning regression, 2) analyze causal factors that influence teachers’ readiness to organize learning experiences, and 3) examine guidelines to recover the development of early childhood children. Qualitative data were collected via interviews with 50 participants, consisting of administrators and preschool teachers, while quantitative data were gathered using a …

Problems And Anxiety Management Of Piano Performance Contestants, Apichai Limtaveekiettikul, Narongchai Pidokrajt

Journal of Education Studies

Self-regulated anxiety among piano performance contestants is of utmost importance, especially for amateur pianists who lack experiences but still have to endure both internal and external pressure. Eliminating the underlying causes of issues that affect physical health, professional achievements, and lifestyles is crucial. Therefore, learning how to manage anxiety effectively is crucial. This article aims to offer self-management strategies for coping with anxiety during piano performances, particularly for new competitors or those who struggle with anxiety during the show. 1) creating imaginary situations in their minds that could serve as a bridge to reality 2) Planning and preparing in a …

Fda Approval Of Zuranolone: A Breakthrough Treatment For Postpartum Depression, Connor Dains, Makayla Eversole, Kiley Devoll, Daniella Egbujor, Marisa Petrunich, Madilyn Paphanchith, Joshua Honaker, Samantha Mccord, Manoranjan D'Souza

Pharmacy and Wellness Review

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious medical condition that increases the risk of postpartum mortality and affects the ability of a postpartum individual to take care of their newborn. Until 2023, intravenously-administered brexanolone was the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medication for PPD. Brexanolone’s route of administration poses significant barriers to accessibility and convenience. Other treatment options, such as psychotherapy and antidepressants, often require long-term commitment and may not provide rapid relief for severe symptoms. In August 2023, the FDA approved zuranolone as an oral medication for PPD, which enhances treatment accessibility and offers patients a more flexible, outpatient …

Increasing Awareness Of The Effectiveness Of Occupational Therapy In Cancer Rehabilitation, Aaliyah Parson, Zeida Gutierrez

Fall 2024 OTD Capstone Symposium

Many cancer survivors are faced with functional limitations when engaging in meaningful occupations due to side effects such as anxiety, pain, fatigue, weakness, nausea, etc. from receiving cancer treatments which can impact their quality of life. Occupational therapy has a significant role in supportive care for cancer survivors by providing occupation-based interventions that focus on maximizing function and mitigating functional decline. However, occupational therapy is underutilized in cancer care due to patients' lack of awareness of the role of OT and how it can improve quality of life after receiving cancer treatment. Therefore, this capstone project took place in Tallahassee, …

Relationship Of Emotional Intelligence To Workplace Stress And Burnout In Behavior Analysts, Elia Santos

Student Dissertations

The experience of stress leading to burnout is at an all-time high in the field of behavior analysis. Increasing job demands for board-certified behavior analysts (BCBA) put newly minted BCBAs at a higher risk of burnout. The problem is that BCBAs only receive technical and clinical training to become certified. Yet, their emotional intelligence (EI), which is associated with stress and burnout, had never been examined. The purpose of this quantitative, associational study was to investigate the relationships between EI, workplace stress, and burnout in BCBAs. The theoretical framework for this study was based on Goleman’s (1995) theory of EI. …

Symposium On Leadership Competencies For Peace Leadership: An Overview And Invitation, Whitney Mcintyre Miller

Education Faculty Articles and Research

"This Symposium proposes eight leadership competencies, presented by experts in each area, as examples of ways in which leadership can be aligned with peace in order to bring about sustainable, positive change. This Symposium does not argue for just another list of leadership skills and practices, but rather, illustrates that when leadership competencies are intentionally combined with peace practices, we can engage in the work of peace leadership: leading our communities, organizations, and societies toward peace and equitable justice. Therefore, this Symposium utilizes these competencies as a “jumping off point” to nudge the field of leadership studies to begin to …

Kenneth Konias, Jr. V. Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Disgusted Judges And Domestic Violence, Jessica Miles

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

I Want To Love How I Do Learn: A Phenomenological Study Of Adult Learners With General Learning Disabilities And Their Goals For Postsecondary Education, Diana Muller Katovitch

Dissertations - ALL

A subset of individuals with learning disabilities is currently prevented from accessing postsecondary education; these individuals experience general learning disabilities, or GLD (Greenspan, 2017, p. 117). GLD is not a formal disability category in K-12 special education; individual students might not be eligible for academic supports and accommodations in K-12 or in postsecondary education based on this description. Individuals with GLD encounter significant barriers both accessing and finding success in postsecondary education. Qualitative research involving adults with GLD is lacking in available literature, as is theoretical analysis of their experiences. My research is a phenomenological study based on the experiences …

On The Use Of Introspection In The Study Of Consciousness, Yaojun Lu

Dissertations - ALL

For the past half century, introspection has once again become a trusted source of knowledge in the study of consciousness. Some philosophers reflect on their own consciousness to draw metaphysical conclusions; some psychologists hypothesize observable regularities of consciousness by collecting introspective reports. They operate under the doctrine that first-person perspective provides a privileged access to the conscious mind. This dissertation is a critical examination of the use of introspection in the scientific and metaphysical study of consciousness. I first develop classic criticism of the privileged access, with a diagnosis of the failure of introspective psychology and a reflection on the …

School System And Student Performance: Examining Science And Mathematics Achievement In Pakistan, Sadia Muzaffar Bhutta, Sohail Ahmad, Aisha Naz Ansari

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

Public and private school systems are the two largest providers of formal school education in Pakistan, differing significantly in their governance, resources, and practices. While previous studies showed differences in Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), often favouring private schools, these comparisons remained largely descriptive. This paper compares elementary grade students’ performance in mathematics and science between public and private schools in Pakistan, accounting for factors such as grade level and geographical region. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 15,391 students from grades 5, 6, and 8, selected through a multistage sampling technique from a total of­­ 153 public and private schools …

Effects On Maternal And Pregnancy Outcomes Of First-Trimester Malaria Infection Among Nulliparous Women From Kenya, Zambia, And The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Sequoia I. Leuba, Daniel Westreich, Carl L. Bose, Andrew F. Olshan, Steve M. Taylor, Antoinette Tshefu, Adrien Lokangaka, Waldemar A. Carlo, Elwyn Chomba, Musaku Mwenechanya, Edward A. Liechty, Sherri L. Bucher, Osayame A. Ekhaguere, Fabian Esamai, Paul Nyongesa, Saleem Jessani, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Janet L. Moore, Tracy L. Nolen, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Elizabeth M. Mcclure, Marion Koso-Thomas, Richard Derman, Matthew Hoffman, Steven R. Meshnick, Melissa Bauserman

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Few studies have assessed the impact of first-trimester malaria infection during pregnancy. We estimated this impact on adverse maternal and pregnancy outcomes.

METHODS: In a convenience sample of women from the ASPIRIN (Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated risk Reduction In Nulliparas) trial in Kenya, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we tested for first-trimester Plasmodium falciparum infection using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. We estimated site-specific effects on pregnancy outcomes using parametric g-computation.

RESULTS: Compared to uninfected women, we observed the adjusted site-specific prevalence differences (PDs) among women with first-trimester malaria of the following pregnancy outcomes: preterm birth …

Unintended Consequences: The Impact Of Apple Airtags On Vulnerable Populations, Camryn Bonetti

Seattle Journal of Technology, Environmental, & Innovation Law

The rapid advancements in Global Positioning Systems (GPS), like those employed in Apple AirTags, have prompted a critical need for stringent privacy restrictions in tracking technologies. This article delves into the potential ramifications of such innovations, specifically addressing their impact on the issues of domestic violence, human trafficking, and theft. As women are disproportionately at risk, and have historically been underserved by protective legislation, the awareness of a need for comprehensive public policies and heightened awareness to protect vulnerable individuals is lacking. This article poses an in-depth exploration of these concerns and proposes solutions to be thoroughly examined, offering a …

Integrating Traditional And Western Healing Practices For American Indian Patients, Victoria Blacksmith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) community experiences disproportionally high rates of mental health disorders. Although research had examined the benefits of using traditional AI/AN health practices, little was known about how integrating traditional and Western treatment methods works. Using historical trauma theory and oppression theory, this qualitative study explored how AI/AN clinicians integrate traditional health practices into Western treatment methods when treating mental health disorders in AI/AN patients. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with five clinicians. Data analysis via deductive coding revealed two main themes: lived experiences of AI/AN clinicians and integration strategies. Cultural knowledge was the most prominent …

Importance Of Social Support During Pregnancy For Girls With Limited Education, Mairo V. Bello

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Social support signifies a system that provides for family, relatives, and friends or is derived from external sources such as social services or health promotion networks and can reduce depression and increase well-being. Absent from the literature was the understanding of the significance of social support for young women with limited education aged 18-25 on the journey from conception to the postpartum period in Nigeria. In this qualitative phenomenological study, the individual perception, attitude, and social support received by young women with limited education during pregnancy in Wudil LGA of Kano state in northern Nigeria were examined. The study addressed …

Philosophical Hermeneutic Approaches To Communication Studies, David Errera

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation proposes the viability of philosophical hermeneutics as a theoretical framework for communication studies. It has five chapters that each develop this argument. The first chapter provides an overview and justification for the dissertation along with a review of the historical development of philosophical hermeneutics. This provides a sense of general themes and the theoretical basis for philosophical hermeneutics. The second chapter sets out to expound on the viability of philosophical hermeneutics to inform communication research as a form of research praxis. This chapter develops the three main themes from philosophical hermeneutics that this dissertation proposes to integrate into …

How Do Expert Forensic Evaluators Do It? A Qualitative Study Exploring Forensic Evaluators’ Lived Experiences Conducting Psychosexual Evaluations Of Sex Offenders With Suspected Autism, Jessica K. Gazzola

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative inquiry utilized semi-structured interviews with eight expert forensic evaluators to explore their lived experiences engaging in psychosexual evaluations of sex offenders with a suspected diagnosis of autism. The purpose of this study was to identify current best practices, principles, and challenges faced by forensic evaluators when assessing sex offenders with a suspected diagnosis of autism. The results provide a variety of autism-specific screening tools and assessments used by forensic evaluators in their psychosexual evaluation process. Four emergent themes were developed using a descriptive phenomenological approach and social constructivist framework. These themes encompass forensic evaluators’ role in conducting psychosexual …

College Instructors’ Experiences Of Online English As Second Language (Esl) Teaching And Learning Environments, Jianan Zhou

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigates college ESL instructors' experiences in teaching online ESL courses. It explores the differences in teaching focus and online modes for teaching speaking, listening, reading, and writing courses. It also investigates how ESL instructors' perceived level of technology competence varies across different online teaching modes and examines how teaching and learner engagement strategies differ depending on the instructional modality. Key findings include the observation that both BICS and CALP were prevalent in online reading courses. Although no significant difference in technology competence between asynchronous and synchronous modes was found, it was shown that instructors used more synchronous modes …

Application Of Peer-Mediated Instruction And Intervention (Pmii) To Enhance Social Interaction Skills In Early Elementary-Level Saudi Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) In An Inclusion Setting, Inam Alghamdi

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In Saudi Arabia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is on the rise, and the government is committed to improving nationwide special education services through legislative measures aimed at enhancing the flexibility of inclusion for students with ASD within school settings. However, students with ASD often encounter social challenges, especially in their interactions with peers. This increasing trend underscores the importance of implementing effective strategies to foster the social skills of these students. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is one approach that can assist in delivering services to students with ASD, proving essential for their social development. Nonetheless, limited research has been conducted on …