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A Phenomenological Study Of Perceptions Of The Work Readiness Of Women Working In Skilled Trade Job Roles, Danielle N. Arias

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the attitudes and perceptions of female graduates of post-secondary education programs who are employed in skilled trade job roles in the United States. The study focuses on the problem of underrepresentation of women in industrial trade jobs. The theory guiding this research was Acker’s theory of inequality regimes, as it implies a disadvantage for women and other marginalized groups within organizations. The Central Research Question for the study was: What are the attitudes or perceptions of female graduates of post-secondary education programs who are employed in skilled trade job roles? The …

Exploring Secondary Educators’ Experiences Of Implementing Linguistic-Based Mathematics Instruction For English Language Learners: A Phenomenological Study, Adrian Pearce Martin

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experiences of veteran educators with implementing linguistic-based instructional practices for English language learners (ELLs) in the secondary mathematics classroom. The theory guiding this study was Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory as it pertains to language and learning development through social exchanges with people, things, and events in a collective environment. This qualitative study took a hermeneutic, phenomenological approach which allowed the lived experiences of educators to be described, along with an interpretation of their instructional experiences with ELLs in the mathematics classroom to be made. The setting for this research was two …

The Relationship Between Leadership, Quality Outcomes, And Turnover In Healthcare, Megan L. Rhoades

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative, causal-comparative study examined the relationship between leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, quality outcomes, and turnover in non-profit acute care hospitals in Texas. Guided by a pragmatic paradigm, the research utilized archived data to analyze correlations among leader effectiveness scores, employee engagement levels, patient quality metrics, and employee turnover rates. Grounded in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, Job Demands-Resources Theory, Path-Goal Theory, and Relational Leadership Theory, the study explored how leadership behaviors and engagement strategies influence organizational outcomes. Results revealed a strong positive correlation between effective leadership and employee engagement, indicating that leaders who provide support, recognition, and …

Exploring The Relationship Between Maternal-Fetal Training And Maternal Desert Workers’ Compassion Fatigue: A Predictive Correlational Study, Marissa Lemley Brown

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative, predictive correlational study was to explore the relationship between maternal-fetal training and maternal desert workers’ compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress in the southeastern region of the United States. Maternal deserts are defined as areas without dedicated obstetric services and impact more than 28 million childbearing-age women. These areas are becoming more prevalent, leaving healthcare workers to face caring for maternal-fetal health concerns in generalist areas. The study utilized a predictive correlational design to analyze relationships where multiple variables could influence the study. Stamm’s Professional Quality of Life V-5 (ProQOL) scale was used to …

A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Common Themes Among Individuals Who Have Broken Generational Cycles Of Conflict Avoidance, Codependency, And People Pleasing, Joseph Daniel Mcginnis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Many healthy and unhealthy adult behaviors are transmitted from parent to child as generational behavior cycles. Conflict avoidance, codependency, and people-pleasing are all unhealthy relationship dynamics that are generationally passed down in such a way. Breaking these generational cycles of unhealthy relationship dynamics is often difficult. The goal of this phenomenological qualitative study was to explore the common themes among individuals who have broken the generational cycles of conflict avoidance, co-dependency, and people-pleasing. The study consisted of 17 participants who were identified as having broken the generational cycles of conflict avoidance, codependency, or people-pleasing. Each participant was either previously involved …

Exploring The Experience Of East African Immigrants With Accents In Michigan Mental Health Counseling, Ermias Kebede Tessema

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of East African immigrants with accented English in Michigan mental health counseling context. The purpose was to understand how accented speech shaped communication, emotional safety, and therapeutic connection between clients and counselors. Grounded in B.F. Skinner’s theory of language learning, along with the language transfer and critical period hypothesis frameworks, the study employed semi-structured interviews with ten East African immigrant adults who had received mental health counseling in Michigan. Data analysis produced five overarching themes: (1) Accent as a Communication Barrier, (2) Counselor’s Cultural Competence, (3) Emotional Experience of Counseling with an …

Experiences Of Attachment And Childhood Sexual Abuse In Transgender Adults, Kimberly M. Langford

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the experiences transgender adults have with attachment and childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The theory guiding this study is John Bowlby’s attachment theory, as secure attachment has the potential to act as a buffer against increased risks in cases where histories of CSA have occurred. Patterns of insecure and disorganized attachment are found at higher percentages within the transgender and gender dysphoric population than the cisgender population when a history of CSA is present. Research was needed to further explore and better understand the transgender population’s experiences of attachment and CSA with …

Personality Traits And Perceived Barriers: A Comparative Study Of Teacher Views On Behavior Interventions, Patricia Geiger Lee

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Maladaptive behaviors negatively affect both students and teachers. Students’ academic success, mental health, and safety are jeopardized by these behaviors, while teachers experience increased stress and burnout when managing them. Behavior interventions have been shown to reduce maladaptive behaviors and improve outcomes. Although most teachers agree that certain factors act as barriers to implementing behavior interventions, there is no consensus on the frequency or impact of these barriers. Guided by the Big Five Theory, this quantitative study examined how teachers’ levels of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness were associated with differences in their perceptions of the frequency and impact …

Faith Versus Safety: Exploring How Black Churches Navigate Through Intersections Of Faith, Culture, Safety, And Social Work When Dealing With Intimate Partner Violence (Ipv), Wanda Rw Mckinley

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quality improvement study was to understand the cultural and structural barriers that hinder “Blessings and Grace Church,” a Black faith-based institution, from effectively addressing intimate partner violence (IPV). The study identified context-specific strategies to improve survivor support, enhance safety measures, and strengthen resource accessibility within the church. The goal was to inform culturally responsive and theologically sensitive improvements tailored to the needs of this specific faith-based community. The setting for the study was an urban Black church in southern Texas. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological system theory was the theoretical framework guiding this study. According to this theory, a …

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Relationship Between Diet, Anxiety, And Depression And The Moderating Effect Of Cbt, Deborah J. Wright

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study examined how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques including cognitive restructuring and positive affirmations affect the relationship between dietary patterns and depression and anxiety symptoms. Research has established that CBT and diet affect depression and anxiety independently, but less research examines their collective impact. The study included 154 adult participants who filled out the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 alongside a Dietary Habits Checklist and a CBT Engagement Checklist during the previous two weeks. The results from multiple linear regressions showed no statistically significant moderation effects of CBT engagement on the relationship between diet and depression …

The Discoveries Of Key Elements Behind A Central Texas Title 1 Public School District’S Academic And Relational Success Amid Learning Loss In State Trends: A Qualitative Single Case Study, Hannah Deborah-Johns Fountain

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative single case study is to discover the key elements behind a central Texas Title 1 Public School District’s academic and relational success amid learning loss experienced in other similar Texas public school districts during the COVID pandemic. From the years prior to the pandemic to three years post, Sunflower Independent School District (SISD) has remained steadfast in demonstrating superb state ratings via STAAR and TELPAS assessments. It has also received continuous spotlight district recognition through Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) – a social emotional learning (SEL)/character enriching program. Texas Public Education throughout the years has looked …

Music’S Transformative Power: A Phenomenological Exploration Of Christian Music’S Role In Enhancing Human Development, Crystal Ann Hubbell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Music is one of the most fundamental expressions of art, communication, and worship, linking to the conscience and personalities across cultures. Music provides a pathway to human emotions where music manifests as a therapeutic component for psychosomatic change. Furthermore, Christian music has not been explored as a therapeutic component for individuals struggling with mental health or cognitive challenges. The purpose of this study was to investigate how Christian music may serve as a therapeutic component of wellbeing in everyday lives of individuals. Using a transcendental phenomenological approach, this study investigated the lived experiences of 10 individuals who have experienced Christian …

Linguistic, Academic, And Cultural Experiences Of High School English Language Learners And Sustaining Cultural Pedagogies: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Tina G. Wyatt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the linguistic, academic, and cultural challenges faced by English language learners at a suburban high school in Texas. At this stage in the research, English language learners were defined as students enrolled in a Texas public high school in a suburban town living in America for no more than four years with little to no English language proficiency, no access to multicultural classrooms, limited instruction from culturally and linguistically trained teachers, and a foreign school environment. The theory guiding this study was Byram’s critical cultural awareness theory, as it aided …

Law Enforcement Officer Perceptions In The Current Socio-Political And Cultural Environment: How Psychological Stress Impacts Overall Job Satisfaction, Mitzie L. Forrest

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore police officer perceptions of job stress and satisfaction within the occupational environment at a mid-sized police agency in the Southern United States in the five years immediately following the George Floyd incident. Using Grounded Theory (GT), six major socio-political and cultural factors were investigated to determine the effects on police officer wellbeing and overall job satisfaction. The factors explored were defund the police, Black Lives Matter, social unrest, media impact, cancel culture, and woke culture. The data collection process involved the triangulation of data obtained through an agency-wide anonymous survey to …

The Lived Experiences Of Mothers Of Children With Down Syndrome Using Teleot Services: A Phenomenological Study, Tumini Umukoro

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In response to the COVID-19 lockdown in the United States, therapy services for children with developmental delays transitioned to telehealth services. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the lived experiences of mothers of children diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS) who received occupational therapy services through telehealth (teleOT) using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Bronfenbrenner's ecological system theory was the framework used to address the research questions: RQ1: What are the lived experiences of mothers of children with DS regarding teleOT services? RQ2: How do mothers of children with DS perceive the benefits and challenges of telehealth OT services? …

Teacher Support For Special Education Students Struggling With Basic Reading In The Inclusive Setting: A Qualitative Case Study, Dylan O. Cramer

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this case study is to discover how teachers support special education elementary students identified with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in the inclusion setting who struggle with basic reading at Champion Heights Elementary School. At this stage in research, the academic impact of inclusion for special education students who struggle with basic reading will generally be defined as determining the academic benefits and weaknesses of elementary students being educated inside the general education classroom. The theory guiding this study is Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory. The social cognitive theory relates to this topic because students learn through observed …

Kenyon Collegian - December 4, 2025

The Kenyon Collegian

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How Rural Public Middle School Teachers Describe The Influence Of Artificial Intelligence Integration On Their Workload Management: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study, Courtnee R. Morris

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to explore the work processes of public middle school teachers in rural areas of Northwest Ohio regarding the integration of Artificial Intelligence into their professional practice. Work processes were defined as teachers’ perceptions, interactions, and reflections on how AI influenced their workload, instructional practices, and job satisfaction. The Job Demands-Resources model provided the theoretical framework, offering a lens to examine how AI tools functioned as both resources and demands in the teaching environment. This framework helped illuminate the interaction between technology use and educator well-being in rural educational settings. The central research question …

The Servant’S Ear: Study Of The Servant In Whom Yhwh Is Well Pleased: An Expositional Connection Of Exodus 21:5-6 And Deuteronomy 15:16-17 To The Servants Of Revelation, Warren Eugene Hoskins

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation undertakes an extensive investigation into the theological, historical, and literary development of the biblical servant motif. This study examines the evolution of the concept of servitude, beginning with its origins in Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) laws and culture.

It is anchored in the tradition of ear-piercing for the willing servant, as outlined in Exodus 21:5-6 and Deuteronomy 15:16-17. This research unpacks how ideas about servitude changed in the Old Testament law and how this relates to the end times and the early church, as described in Revelation. This study also compares Old Testament servant laws with those of …

Revealing The Nervous System Requirements Of Alzheimer Disease Risk Genes In Drosophila, Jennifer M Deger, Shabab B Hannan, Mingxue Gu, Colleen E Strohlein, Lindsey D Goodman, Sasidhar Pasupuleti, Zahid Shaik, Liwen Ma, Yarong Li, Jiayang Li, Morgan C Stephens, Michal Tyrlík, Zhandong Liu, Ismael Al-Ramahi, Juan Botas, Chad A Shaw, Oguz Kanca, Hugo J Bellen, Joshua M Shulman

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Most Alzheimer disease (AD) susceptibility genes have poorly understood roles in the central nervous system (CNS). To address this gap, we systematically characterized 100 conserved candidate AD risk genes using a cross-species strategy in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Genes were prioritized based primarily on human functional genomic evidence. We generated custom loss-of-function alleles for each of the conserved fly orthologs. Most of the genes are expressed in the adult brain, including 24 neuron- and 13 glia-specific expression patterns. Overall, we identify 50 candidate AD risk gene homologs with requirements for CNS structure or function, including 18 whose loss of …

Super-Fast, Super-Early: High-Frequency Oscillations May Be A Prelude To Alzheimer's Dementia In Down Syndrome, Manuel Silva-Pérez, Jeannie Chin

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Alzheimer's disease (AD) dementia has near full penetrance in adults with Down syndrome (DS) and is strongly linked to late-onset myoclonic epilepsy in Down syndrome (LOMEDS). However, promising biomarkers of epileptogenicity, such as high-frequency oscillations (HFOs >250 Hz), have not been studied. This study is the first to use wideband polysomnography in DS to investigate if HFOs occurred and preceded AD dementia and LOMEDS. Methods: Wideband (0.1 to 500 Hz, 2048 Hz) polysomnography was performed using the international 10–20 system. HFOs were automatically detected during slow-wave sleep, followed by manual review. Results: Fourteen individuals with DS and five age-matched euploid …

2017 Rocky Mountain National Park Research Conference, United States Department Of Interior

Rocky Mountain National Park

The work highlighted by this conference addresses key issues, including climate change, the spread of exotic plants, large scale restoration needs, environmental contaminants and disease, a need for greater relevancy to youth, and inadequate capacity to keep pace with growing visitation. The NPS Director's Order "Resource Stewardship for the 21st Century" directs park managers to steward resources for continuous change that is not yet fully understood. This challenge makes research, learning, and engagement at local to global scales more important than ever. The magnitude of issues and opportunities currently facing park managers is reflected in the breadth and depth of …

Hearing On The Colorado-Big Thompson Transmountain Water Diversion Project, National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park

Testimony at the Hearing before Secretary of the Interior Ickes concerning water rights and other issues pertaining to the Big Thompson Project. Includes Maps.

The Geologica Story Of The Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado, National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park

A Geological History of the Rocky Mountains from prehistoric times until 1917

Lee, Willis; Marshall, Robert; Bierstadt, Albert; Byers, W. H.; Byerly, F. W.; Emmons, S. F.; Dickenson, A. E.; Chamberlin, T. C.; Salisbury, R. D.; Estes, Joel; Hallett, W. L.; Lamb, E. J.; Larsen, E. G.; Lee, W. T.; Long, S. H.; Marshall, R. B.; Mills, E. A.; Odessa, George; Powell, J. W.; Salsibury, R. D.; Alice Mount; Alpine Brook; Andres Glacier; Andrews Peak; Arapahoe Glacier; Aspin Brook; Bartholf Glaciers; Battle Mountain; Bear Lake; Bench Lake; Bierstadt Lake; Bighorn Mountain; Bighorn Sheep; Cabin Rock; Cache la Poudre Basin; Cascade …

People And Nature And The Mountaintop, Ruth M. Alexander, Catherine Moore

Rocky Mountain National Park

A Resource and Impact Study of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park

Adamson, Stan; Alexander, James; Aspinall, Wayne; Bird, Isabella; Blaurock, Carl; Bossier, Floyd; Browser, David; Butler, William; Canfield, David; Carr, Ethan; Chapin, Frederick; Charles, Eliot; Clark, Gerald; Collier, Betty; Collier, Robert; Crouch, Dee; Daske, Larry; Davis, Earl; Disney, James; Diver, Van; Eubanks, Bill; Goss, Wayne; Grove, Jim; Hartzog, George; Herkinham, Norman; Holubar, Roy; Hurley, George; Jardine, Ray; Johnson, Dale; Johnson, Lydon Baynes; Kamps, Bob; Kezlan, Richard; Kiener, Walter; Kor, Layton; Lamb, Elkanah; Mclaughlin, John; Mills, Enos; Moomaw, Jack; Muir, John; Nesbit, Norman; Nugent, Jim;

Mountaineering In The Rocky Mountain National Park, Roger Toll, Robert Sterling Yard

Rocky Mountain National Park

Mountaineering in the Rocky Mountain National Park: Including a Map of the Park Circa 1917 and Various Photos

Olmstead, Frederick; Porter, Elliot; Powell, John Wesley; Rearick, Dave; Roosevelt, Teddy; Salaun, Milton; Shoup, Oliver; Stettner, Joe; Stettner, Paul; Toll, Roger; Ullman, James Ramsey; Vasille, Agnes Wolcott; Walker, Kris; Wallace, George; Wharton, John; Wirth, Conrad; Zimmerman, Weerner; Rocky Mountain National Park; Steads ranch; Steads Hotel; Estes Park; Cave of the Winds; Trail Ridge Road; MacGregor Ranch; Grand Lake; Long's Peak; Continental Divide; Boulderfield Hotel; High Trail Map; Wild Basin; Tahosa valley; Vale of Elkanah; Long's Peak Hotel;

Rocky Mountain National Park: Historical Background Data, Ross Holland Jr.

Rocky Mountain National Park

A study undertaken to furnish historical background information Rocky Mountain National Park for master planning. Includes photographs and a map.

Adams, Henry; Adams, Jane; Baker, William; Bird, Isabella; Bryan, William Jennings; Byers, William; Chubbock, Clarence; Churchill, Hiram; Colfax, Schuler; Cudahy, Edward; Darrow, Clarence; Dickinson, Anna; Estes, Joel; Estes, Milton; Evans, Griffith; Fall, Albert; Farrell, Ned; Garman, Samuel; Gaskill, L. D. C.; Godsmark, Joseph; Hague, Arnold; Hayden, F. V.; Howard, J. E.; Huges, Charles Evans; King, Clarence; Lamb, E. J.; March, M. E.; Mather, Stephen; McKelvey, Russell; Mills, Enos; Moomaw, Jack; Nichols, George; Nugent. James; Powell, John Wesley; Rigdon, John; Roosevelt, …

Rocky Mountain Administrative History, United States Department Of Interior

Rocky Mountain National Park

This study contains the administrative history of Rocky Mountain National Park from its creation in 1915 to 1965, fifty years. It is divided thematically into 13 chapters and a conclusion.

Trowbridge, Charles; Way, Claude; Toll, Roger; Rogers, Edmund; Allen, Thomas; Canfield, David; Miller, George; Doer, John; Lloyd, James; Hanks, Allyn; Liles, Granville; Novak, Fredrick; Thompson, Theodore; Dunning, Jimmy; Long, Stephen H; Dodge, Henry; Freemont, John; Vasquez, Louis; Sublette, Andrew; Estes, Joel; Estes, Milton; Teller, Henry M; Hollenbeck, Michael; Byers, William; Griffith; MacGregor, Alexander; Ferguson, Horace; James, W. E; Sanborn, B. D.; Stanley, F.O.; Wescott, Joseph L.; Proctor, Alexander; Proctor, Tirzah; …

Court Case On The Adjucation Of Right To The Use Of Water For Irrigation And Other Purposes In Water Distrct No. 5, Water Division No. 1, In Colorado., Boulder District Court

Rocky Mountain National Park

Court Case on the Adjudication of Right to the Use of Water for Irrigation and Other Purposes in Water District No. 5, Water Division No. 1, in Colorado.

Loveland Lake, Loveland Reservoir; Northern Colorado Water Conservatory District; Ditch Company; Boulder; Hortha Reservoir; Huppe Ditch; Greeley; Greely Boulder Pipe Line; Colorado; Colorado Water District No. 4; Rist reservoir; Larimer County; George Rist Ditch; Dry Creek; Big Thompason River; Hummel Reservoir; William Gard; Hoke Supply Ditch; Gard Lateral Ditch; Gord Lateral Ditch; Chaperan Reservoir; Home Supply Ditch; DeFrance Reservoir; Handy Ditch; Oklahoma Lake; Big Cut Lateral and Reservoir Company; Windsor; Loveland Irrigation …

Rocky Mountain Historic Trails, National Park Service

Rocky Mountain National Park

A flyer covering the trails at Rocky Mountain National park that qualify for the national Register of Historic Places.

Fern Lake; Mills, Enos; Longs Peak Trail; Mission 66; Estes Park; Grand Lake; Hot Sulphur Springs; Standish, Sierra