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A Phenomenological Study Of Guam Public-School Elementary Teachers’ Transitional And Mental Health Experiences During The Covid-19 Global Pandemic In 2020, Jessica Fausto Villaverde
A Phenomenological Study Of Guam Public-School Elementary Teachers’ Transitional And Mental Health Experiences During The Covid-19 Global Pandemic In 2020, Jessica Fausto Villaverde
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the lived experiences that may have impacted the mental health of public-school elementary teachers in Guam as they entered an unfamiliar period of teaching during the 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. The theories guiding this study are Nancy Schlossberg’s transition theory and social constructivism which was originated by Lev Vygotsky and John Piaget. The philosophical assumption of this study is ontology which assisted in reporting the different realities of its participants. Schlossberg’s transition theory guided this study for understanding teacher transitions and changes, and the social constructivism worldview captured various mental …
Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Mental Health Professional’S Perspective, Octavia Victoria Sutherland
Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Mental Health Professional’S Perspective, Octavia Victoria Sutherland
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore mental health professionals’ lived experiences treating childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in the southeastern United States. This research uncovers the nuances of the professional’s cognitive, emotional, and professional challenges when treating this vulnerable population. The constructivist theory guided this study which entails understanding the cognitive development stages, cultural contexts, and social interactions. This qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit 12 licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, and licensed marriage and family therapists that have experienced adverse effects due to their work with CSA survivors. All data collected were derived from …
Exploring The Impacts Of Moral Injury On Law Enforcement Officers In South Carolina, Laura M. Casares
Exploring The Impacts Of Moral Injury On Law Enforcement Officers In South Carolina, Laura M. Casares
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study is to understand the concept of moral injury among law enforcement professionals. The concept of moral injury was often associated with military members and healthcare workers. Recently, research pertaining to moral injury among law enforcement professionals has grown, as many law enforcement agencies are paramilitary organizations. These fields have similar characteristics, including stress, burn out, and vicarious trauma. As the term moral injury evolves, and the constant scrutinization of policing by communities and politicians continues, agencies should be able to respond effectively to officers suffering from moral injury. Immanuel Kant’s historical influence …
Relationship Of Religiosity And Depression And Anxiety Of K-12th Grade Educators, Melissa Christian Martin
Relationship Of Religiosity And Depression And Anxiety Of K-12th Grade Educators, Melissa Christian Martin
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
As more people suffer from a decline in mental health, the education profession is especially vulnerable to anxiety and depression. K-12th grade teachers face a plethora of job-related stressors that impact their mental health, which often affects the quality of education and student outcomes. Public school teachers face the daily challenge of managing student behavior, responding to parent, community, and administrator demands, high-stakes testing, and the responsibility of designing rigorous lessons. They must face these challenges while balancing personal stressors such as financial struggles with minimal pay. Additionally, teachers’ mental health influences the culture and climate of the school environment …
A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Experiences Of General Education And Special Education Teachers Within The Inclusion Classroom: Exploring The Factors And Barriers Of Success, Allison Parks
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative, hermeneutic phenomenological study was to explore the inclusion experiences related to self-efficacy and barriers to inclusion for secondary general education teachers and special education teachers at a metro-area high school in Georgia. This study aimed to understand how do general education and special education describe their self-efficacy when teaching in an inclusive classroom? The theory guiding this study was Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy as it explains the confidence levels associated with teachers’ experiences. This qualitative study utilized convenience sampling in a large rural high school setting. Data was collected using one-on-one interviews, participant journaling, …
Emerging Black Male Adults' Lived Experiences With Racial Microaggressions And Social Media, Ian L. Griffin Sr.
Emerging Black Male Adults' Lived Experiences With Racial Microaggressions And Social Media, Ian L. Griffin Sr.
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Racial microaggressions on social media take a serious psychological toll on emerging Black male adults (EBMAs), leading to heightened stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Despite increasing awareness of these issues, research has yet to fully examine how religious involvement buffers the mental health effects of digital racial adversity. This study examined how EBMAs experience social media racial microaggressions, the impact of these encounters on their mental health, and whether engagement in religious activities helps reduce psychological distress. This research adopted a qualitative phenomenological design, integrating interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) and thematic analysis to understand these experiences through microaggression theory …
School Counselors’ Lived Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Katie M. Guzman Dunn
School Counselors’ Lived Experiences During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Katie M. Guzman Dunn
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand how school counselor perceptions of their roles may have been permanently impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) Ecological Systems Theory, which relates to the interactions of an individual and the environment around them, guided the study. The study’s central research was: What are public school counselors’ lived experiences regarding their role perception during the COVID-19 pandemic? Data was collected through virtual semi-structured interviews and photo elicitation with 10 school counselors who were members of the Kentucky School Counselor Association. The data collected from the interviews was analyzed using bracketing to …
Positive And Negative Religious Coping As A Moderator Of The Relationship Between Covid-19 Stressors And Employee Burnout Among Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Kristen M. Lewis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
During the investigation of this study, no study was located that explores the moderating effects of both positive religious coping (PRC) and negative religious coping (NRC) on the COVID-19 stressor-employee burnout relationship within the vocational rehabilitation counseling (VRCs) profession. Therefore, this study sought out to examine just that. Recruitment emails were sent out to VRCs to obtain 79 participants who were at least 18 years old, have worked at least 6 months as a VRC during the COVID-19 pandemic, and worked an average of 20 hrs/week. Each participant completed a 20-minute online survey containing CIS, PSS, MBI-HSS, Brief RCOPE scales. …
Engaging Church Teams To Support Youths Aging Out Of Care, John Alan Honeycutt
Engaging Church Teams To Support Youths Aging Out Of Care, John Alan Honeycutt
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Emerging Adults (EAs) in out-of-home care (OHC) face significant challenges when aging out of the foster care system, including histories of traumatic experiences. Approximately 30,000 exit Child Protective Services (CPS) annually, with 4,000 becoming instantly homeless. This study used a facilitated grounded theory approach, engaging 14 participants representing two churches. The aim was to identify the topmost factors for gaining interest, commitment, and action from a Volunteer Church Team Volunteer Team to assist one EA in their transition to independent living (IL). Primarily, non-Hispanic White and Native American Indian participants aged 35–65 contributed insights during three hours of brainstorming and …
Developing Effective Discipleship Tools For Disciple-Makers In The Digital Age, John Isaac Brandt
Developing Effective Discipleship Tools For Disciple-Makers In The Digital Age, John Isaac Brandt
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This Doctor of Ministry portfolio explores the development and implementation of digital tools to equip and empower disciple-makers in the local church context. Rooted in the ministry of First Baptist Church of Hempstead, Texas, where I have served as Senior Pastor for over a decade, this project addresses the challenge of cultivating a culture of biblical discipleship in a small-to-mid-sized church setting. The portfolio is structured around four integrated Micro-Projects: the launch of The Rudimental Discipleship Podcast, the creation of a YouTube channel, the development of a discipleship-focused blog, and the construction of a comprehensive website (www.rudimentaldiscipleship.com). Each of these …
The Burden Of Care: A Phenomenological Inquiry Into The Lived Experiences Of Homeless Shelter Administrators Leading Through The Pandemic And Lasting Implications On Program Operations, Marie Adele Wilson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The theories guiding this study are Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, conflict theory, and complex systems theory, which explain the relationship between the theory and resource limitations and acquisition, systems, and nature of acquiring human needs. The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe homeless shelter administrators'/directors' experiences delivering services during the COVID-19 pandemic on the Eastern Coast of the United States and Texas. It further seeks to unravel how the pandemic informed the delivery of services and program administration related to homeless shelters and its impacts. The research questions sought to understand the impact of COVID-19 on delivering services …
The Lived Experiences Of Black Christian Women With Having Absent Fathers: A Phenomenological Study Of Identity, Self-Esteem, And The Christian Faith, Catherine L. Newsome
The Lived Experiences Of Black Christian Women With Having Absent Fathers: A Phenomenological Study Of Identity, Self-Esteem, And The Christian Faith, Catherine L. Newsome
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative phenomenological study examined the lived experiences of 10 Black Christian women with absent fathers during childhood and adolescence. Using convenience sampling, these women were recruited through Facebook, TikTok, and email recruitment at Liberty University. The study’s criteria for participation were: (1) Black Christian women 18 years of age or older, (2) raised in a fatherless home during childhood and adolescence, and (3) raised with no stepfather in the home during childhood and adolescence. The study's findings revealed that the participants experienced a void due to the absence of a father figure, the lack of a father’s provision, and …
Understanding Change Following Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A Phenomenological Study, Melina K. Bricker
Understanding Change Following Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A Phenomenological Study, Melina K. Bricker
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The field of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is growing and broadening, with significant implications for treatment-resistant behavioral health disorders for which traditional therapies have limited impact. Determining the efficacy of such treatments with populations seeking relief from trauma-related chronic behaviors must include an understanding of trauma’s complex impact on regulatory functioning, the perceptual and functional changes experienced as a result of PAT, and implications for future research in addressing trauma-related treatment resistance. To understand the phenomenon of change, questions of motivation, experience, and outcomes in this treatment type must be understood. In this qualitative phenomenological study, 10 patients at a ketamine-assisted …
The Effects Of Micromanagement Behavior On Employee Turnover Intention In Hybrid And Remote Work Environments, Christopher S. Mendoza
The Effects Of Micromanagement Behavior On Employee Turnover Intention In Hybrid And Remote Work Environments, Christopher S. Mendoza
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The existing literature extensively documents the prevalence of micromanagement in traditional organizational structures. However, there is a notable gap in research regarding its impact on daily operations within non-traditional work environments, such as hybrid and remote settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between micromanagement and turnover intention in these evolving workplace models. A sample of 25 participants who had experienced micromanagement in hybrid and remote work environments was selected for this study, with no additional selection criteria imposed. Findings indicated that 24 participants experienced declines in morale, directly contributing to increased turnover intention. Furthermore, financial …
The Implementation Process Of The Norway Model In U.S. Prisons: A Qualitative Study, Kaitlin M. Armstrong
The Implementation Process Of The Norway Model In U.S. Prisons: A Qualitative Study, Kaitlin M. Armstrong
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this grounding theory method will be to develop the best correctional practices for implementing the Norway Model of prison reform in U.S. prisons. The data gathered from participating facilities in the U.S. that have already attempted this method of reform will help identify the best strategic planning methods for future facilities to use. The theory guiding this study is based on the grounding theory method, developed by sociologists Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss, and will allow for the conceptualization of the data collected to be used in predicting the best future methods of implementation, specifically for correctional …
Evaluating The Influence Of Self-Determination In Secondary Writing Instruction On Post-Secondary Academic Success, Mary A. Peach Partridge
Evaluating The Influence Of Self-Determination In Secondary Writing Instruction On Post-Secondary Academic Success, Mary A. Peach Partridge
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this case study was to discover what components of secondary education writing instruction develop adequate self-determination for post-secondary academic writing success for first year university students at Central midwestern metropolitan area universities. The theory guiding this study was Ryan and Deci’s Self-Determination Theory as it connects the idea of developing adequate relatedness, competence, and autonomy with successful development of critical thinking and social cognitive skills for success beyond secondary education. The Central Research Question asked, “what methods of secondary writing instruction adequately develop self-determination for first year university students in the Central midwestern metropolitan area to enable …
Navigating Two Worlds: Lakota Intellectuals Adaptation To Americanization And Beyond, Allison Leigh Legaspi
Navigating Two Worlds: Lakota Intellectuals Adaptation To Americanization And Beyond, Allison Leigh Legaspi
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The Lakota people, part of the larger Sioux Nation, are indigenous to the Great Plains of North America. Their history is marked by centuries of cultural heritage, resilience, and profound challenges brought about by European contact and American expansion. The process of Americanization, which began with European colonization and continued through various stages of United States history, profoundly impacted the Lakota way of life. This dissertation explores and explains the complex journey of Lakota adaptation to Americanization, examining key historical intellectual figures, events, cultural transformations, social dynamics, and the ongoing efforts to preserve Lakota identity and traditions. How did these …
On A Wing And A Prayer: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Teachers' Experiences Teaching Ell Students, Malerie Rene Huguley
On A Wing And A Prayer: A Phenomenological Study Of High School Teachers' Experiences Teaching Ell Students, Malerie Rene Huguley
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the self-efficacy of high school ELL teachers at a large private high school in central Virginia. The theory guiding this study was Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and how it related to high school teachers’ preparation and confidence in teaching ELL students. The central research question for this study was: What are the experiences of high school general education teachers who teach ELL students in a private school setting? This study was a qualitative transcendental phenomenological study that included the lived experiences of 13 high school teachers. Data were collected from participants using …
Faculty Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence As A Teaching And Learning Tool In Higher Education: A Causal-Comparative Study, Elizabeth A. Fitch
Faculty Perceptions Of Artificial Intelligence As A Teaching And Learning Tool In Higher Education: A Causal-Comparative Study, Elizabeth A. Fitch
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to determine the differences in attitudes, benefits, and threats of using artificial intelligence tools in teaching and learning among community college faculty in Tennessee. The findings of this study are important because faculty acceptance or rejection of emerging technology determines educational innovation. The sample was composed of 211 full-time faculty employed at twelve community colleges in Tennessee. Data were collected using the Attitudes, Benefits, and Threats instrument which was administered by electronic survey. The results of the two-way MANOVA did not find a significant difference among attitudes, benefits, and threats associated with …
A Phenomenological Look At Licensed Professionals' Perceptions And Lived Experiences Of Parental Alienation In The Family Court System, Jacqueline Ziebart
A Phenomenological Look At Licensed Professionals' Perceptions And Lived Experiences Of Parental Alienation In The Family Court System, Jacqueline Ziebart
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Parental alienation (PA) frequently emerges in high-conflict child custody disputes and is commonly understood as one parent encouraging a child to unjustifiably reject the other parent. The behaviors associated with PA encompass a complex form of family violence, incorporating elements of both intimate partner violence and child psychological abuse. As a polarizing and multifaceted social issue, PA necessitates further dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration among professionals. This qualitative research study explored licensed professionals’ perceptions and lived experiences of PA in the family court system. The research aimed to investigate the meaning professionals attributed to PA across individual, family, and institutional levels. …
A Message To A Wayward King: The Unified Reading Of Proverbs Chapters 30 And 31, Lucinda Shelton Lyons
A Message To A Wayward King: The Unified Reading Of Proverbs Chapters 30 And 31, Lucinda Shelton Lyons
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Although Proverbs 30 and 31 often bear the label of being appendices to the book of Proverbs, and at first glance, reveal very distinct genres, this study aims to demonstrate a purposeful editorial coherence uniting the two oracles, conveying a significant message to the king. That united message reveals itself through a personal confession, numerical sayings, intimate advice from a mother to her son, and through an acrostic of the Woman of Valor. The two prophetic messengers, Agur and the Queen Mother, two elite voices within the Jerusalem palace-temple complex, strongly support the king. However, they see him as a …
Evaluating The Integration Of Artificial Intelligence From The Perspective And Experiences Of Medical Coders: A Qualitative Study, Latonya M. Atkinson
Evaluating The Integration Of Artificial Intelligence From The Perspective And Experiences Of Medical Coders: A Qualitative Study, Latonya M. Atkinson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study investigated the perceptions and experiences of medical coders and other relevant industry stakeholders regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and tools for automating clinical coding within health information management (HIM). Using a qualitative research methodology, data was collected through twelve semi-structured interviews with participants from diverse employment settings, each possessing distinct levels of experience in medical coding. Among the participants, four individuals also took part in a focus group discussion. A purposive sampling strategy was exercised to obtain an intentionally diverse balance of perceptions and experiences from a varied group of participants. The qualitative data gathered …
The Role Of Mindset In The Academic Resilience Of Non-Residential Health Profession Students: A Phenomenological Study, Julie Lynn Branagan
The Role Of Mindset In The Academic Resilience Of Non-Residential Health Profession Students: A Phenomenological Study, Julie Lynn Branagan
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of academic resilience of non-residential healthcare students in rural regions of the Northeast United States. The theoretical framework guiding this study was Carol Dweck's theory on growth mindset, as it exposed the relationship of personal perspective on academic resiliency. This study attempted to answer the central research question: What are the lived experiences of academic resilience among non-residential health profession students? An extensive review of the literature revealed the compounding aspects of resilience research with specific attention to health profession students. Data collection methods included a letter-writing …
Development In Comprehensive Onboarding Training And Professional Development For Online Adjunct Faculty, Leslie R. Stover
Development In Comprehensive Onboarding Training And Professional Development For Online Adjunct Faculty, Leslie R. Stover
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Hiring online adjunct faculty in higher education continues to grow, encompassing nearly half of the overall faculty population. As four-year institutions rely on the benefits of adjunct faculty, they must also invest in their orientation and continuous development. Existing literature confirms the varied approaches to supporting adjunct faculty, deficiency in coordinated programming, and reveals a lack of understanding in adjunct faculty's perception of training delivered. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, this study explored the gap between the onboarding and professional development an institution provides and the online adjunct faculty’s perception of its effectiveness. The research questions explored the lived experiences …
Lived Experiences Of Older Adults After Involuntary Work Separation, Mark Mallock Rose
Lived Experiences Of Older Adults After Involuntary Work Separation, Mark Mallock Rose
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of those subjected to involuntary work separation at age 50+ in the United States. The literature concerning involuntary job loss is lacking in research pertaining to the 50+ age demographic. This research is important in the aspect that older workers face specific challenges that their younger counterparts may not after involuntary work separation. Understanding the psychological responses, positive aspects, and negative aspects of involuntary job separation in older adults added to the literature for those aged 50+. The research design was qualitative inquiry using virtual recorded interviewing …
A Qualitative Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Individuals Whose Parents Or Grandparents Had/Have Substance Abuse Issues In The Midwest, Brandie Lee Gaudet
A Qualitative Study Of The Lived Experiences Of Individuals Whose Parents Or Grandparents Had/Have Substance Abuse Issues In The Midwest, Brandie Lee Gaudet
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study focused on the lived experiences of individuals being raised by individuals who had/have substance abuse issues in the Midwest region of the United States of America. A closer look at this topic offered new insight into treatment and resources for adult children raised by parents/grandparents (collectively “parents”) with substance abuse issues (“SAI”) and how the parents’ substance abuse issues compromised the behavioral health outcomes of the adult children and affected the parents’ parenting outcomes. Understanding the role of family systems theory in adaptive and maladaptive behaviors is essential when formulating a plan to help individuals’ negatively impacted by …
Does Institutional Response Matter? A Qualitative Study Of Child Sexual Abuse Within Southern Baptist Convention-Affiliated Churches, Bonnie Colleen Wetzel
Does Institutional Response Matter? A Qualitative Study Of Child Sexual Abuse Within Southern Baptist Convention-Affiliated Churches, Bonnie Colleen Wetzel
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Child sexual abuse (CSA) affects approximately one in four girls and one in 20 boys in the US, with 91% of perpetrators being known to the child (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). This instrumental case study explored how adult female CSA survivors (N=9) perceive their experiences and institutional responses within Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)- affiliated churches. Data collection involved Zoom interviews, journal prompts, and focus groups. Two research questions guided the study: How do adult survivors perceive their experiences of abuse within SBC-affiliated churches? And how do they perceive the church's response following disclosure? Betrayal Trauma Theory (Freyd, …
The Lived Self-Care Experiences Of Parents Of Children With Severe Intellectual Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Karen Nadine May
The Lived Self-Care Experiences Of Parents Of Children With Severe Intellectual Disabilities: A Phenomenological Study, Karen Nadine May
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to understand the lived self-care experiences of parents of children with severe intellectual disabilities (CWSID) who attend a special needs school accommodating children with various learning disabilities. Self-care is defined as a deliberate action to control problems that lead to an improved quality of life and good health. The theory guiding this study was the transactional model of stress and coping theory. The study's central research question was, “What are the lived self-care experiences of parents of children with severe intellectual disabilities (SID)?” The qualitative phenomenological design allowed the data to be …
Virtual Reality In Trauma Therapy: Clinicians Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd) With Technological Resources In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thomas E. Covington
Virtual Reality In Trauma Therapy: Clinicians Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd) With Technological Resources In Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thomas E. Covington
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This dissertation aims to establish how virtual reality (VR) integrated with other technological devices in the management of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The technology will lay the foundation for how it can establish controlled and safe VR contexts that can help patients address traumatizing occurrences. I will also stress the use of virtual therapists through online tools and applications, giving access to those who cannot attend meetings in person. Also, I will examine the individualization of the treatment process through the application of digital technologies and their potential effects on the outcomes of the therapeutic process. The research also examines …
The Rise Of The Soviet Economy: How American Capitalist Corporations Helped Build The Soviet Communist Economic System, Craig A. Helf
The Rise Of The Soviet Economy: How American Capitalist Corporations Helped Build The Soviet Communist Economic System, Craig A. Helf
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The aim of this dissertation is to examine the depth and scope of the relationship between American capitalism and Soviet socialism during the period of Soviet industrialization in the timeframe around the First Five-Year Plan. The research focuses on the significance of American involvement and how American corporations, personnel, and methods of innovation provided the Soviet Union a comprehensive and robust foundation to build a competitive economy not only to Europe, but to the U.S. as well. An important question of the research examines how two diametrically opposed economic concepts embodied by these respective nations partnered to achieve the goals …