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The Role Of Citizen Feedback In Improving Public Services: A Case Study In San Diego, David M. Burton
The Role Of Citizen Feedback In Improving Public Services: A Case Study In San Diego, David M. Burton
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The United States of America has many vibrant metropolitan areas known for their diverse populations and active civic engagement. Due to its melting pot of cultural diversity and robust public service infrastructure, these metropolitan areas offer an ideal environment for investigating citizen feedback and its influence on public service delivery. This case study, based in San Diego, California, examined the significance of citizen feedback in enhancing the quality and efficiency of public services in multicultural urban environments. The study employed a multimethod design and data collection, which involved both qualitative and quantitative methods. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain deeper …
Extended Reality Technology & The Integration Of The Paramedic Academic Learning Disability Student Into Inclusive Learning Platforms: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kathleen A. Limber
Extended Reality Technology & The Integration Of The Paramedic Academic Learning Disability Student Into Inclusive Learning Platforms: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study, Kathleen A. Limber
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological hermeneutic study was to discover the learning experience of augmented reality or virtual reality and extended reality technology for current and former paramedic academic students with learning disabilities in a regional Mid-Atlantic paramedic program located in the rural, mountainous Appalachian region. The theories guiding this study were Sweller’s cognitive load and Bandura’s social cognitive theory. The central research question was: What are the lived experiences of paramedic academic students with learning disabilities (LDs) using XR (AR/VR) technology as a pedagogical learning tool? The sample of 12 research participants consisted of LD students who identified as …
Impact Of Community Based Collaborations As It Relates To The Use Of Telehealth On The Eastern Shore Of Virginia, Stephanie Maynard Ewers
Impact Of Community Based Collaborations As It Relates To The Use Of Telehealth On The Eastern Shore Of Virginia, Stephanie Maynard Ewers
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this grounded theory study was to develop an understanding of the perceptions held by community outreach workers about access to care issues for the H-2A population and create a process for community collaboration, and the use of telehealth, to improve access to care for H-2A workers on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Two focus groups, that totaled five participants, responded to the focus group questions. The data discussed significant health issues of the H-2A population, health services that required travel, current services available via telehealth, significant barriers to using telehealth, potential benefits of using telehealth, and the …
A Phenomenological Study: The Effects Of Mental Toughness On Female Athletes And Return To Competition Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Heidi R. Field
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL) are the most common severe season ending or career ending injury (Petushek et al. 2019). One ACL injury costs the individual and healthcare system $38,000 which includes surgery and rehabilitative costs (Petushek et al., 2019). However, this amount does not account for the psychological effect of ACL injuries on the athletes. For all athletes, a major determinant in the decision to undergo ACL reconstruction surgery is the goal of returning to sport, but only 50% of athletes return to sport following ACL surgical intervention (Ardern et al., 2011). As females are up to three times …
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Challenges Unique To Black Male Teachers Working In Title I Low-Income Schools In South Carolina, Tamika Levitt Lewis
A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of The Challenges Unique To Black Male Teachers Working In Title I Low-Income Schools In South Carolina, Tamika Levitt Lewis
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Our entire educational process begins with K-12 as the teachers tasked with providing knowledge and guidance aid students to succeed academically and personally. Teaching in low-income, underserved communities often requires teachers to assume roles and responsibilities in addition to teaching to tend to the basic needs of students. There is a dearth of literature on counseling teachers, and even less on teachers working in this environment and specific populations. The responsibility of depicting positive male representation for students in high-poverty schools and communities can pose unique challenges for Black male teachers. Understanding the lived experiences of Black male teachers has …
Exploring Higher Education Shared Governance Constitutional Documents As Potential Culture Building Contributors To Friction Between Faculty And Administration Through A Qualitative Analysis Of Foundational Institution Documents, Lanna Monday Emmett
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative research project investigates the role shared governance documents in higher education institutions play in communicating the guiding principles and expectations used to create, sustain, and challenge culture through a content analysis of foundational institutional documents. Colleges and universities face challenges driven by technology, globalization, the capitalization of education, and shifting expectations regarding diversity, equity, and sustainability. These changes require institutions to adapt their organizational models for more competitive decision-making while navigating evolving governance issues. In some instances, these changes have been cited as one cause for friction between institutional stakeholders, particularly faculty and administration. Previous studies have more …
Exploring The Role Of Professional Development In Reviving The Passion Of Teaching: A Case Study, Brandi Renee Cook
Exploring The Role Of Professional Development In Reviving The Passion Of Teaching: A Case Study, Brandi Renee Cook
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this case study was to examine professional development as a means of restoring passionate teaching for in-service K-12 teachers at Cresthill Public Schools (CPS). The theory guiding the study was the Learning-Oriented Leadership Model, as it explores how professional development fosters continuous teacher growth and retention. The central research question for the study was: How do teachers describe the ways professional development may help them stay in the profession? The study utilized a qualitative case study design. A purposive sample of 15 teachers who participated in required professional development was selected. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, …
Ageism From The Perspectives Of Diploma Program Nursing Students After An Aging Simulation: A Phenomenological Reflection, Melissa Suzanne Jones
Ageism From The Perspectives Of Diploma Program Nursing Students After An Aging Simulation: A Phenomenological Reflection, Melissa Suzanne Jones
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Ageism in the healthcare system creates a challenge for nurses and their patients. Knowledge is needed regarding sensory changes that occur with normal aging. This knowledge gap leads to stereotyping and missed opportunities for age-appropriate care. Nurses must recognize that hearing loss and naturally occurring vision changes can lead to poor outcomes and social isolation in older adults. In addition, caring for older adults becomes less desirable to nurses entering practice because of negative perceptions about older adults. However, nursing programs can address ageism by augmenting the curriculum with a geriatric sensitivity simulation. Through a series of exercises that simulate …
The Effect Of God's Image On The Self Concept Of Pastors' Kids (Pks), Dedra Mikesha Forbes
The Effect Of God's Image On The Self Concept Of Pastors' Kids (Pks), Dedra Mikesha Forbes
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study explores whether and to what extent the self-concept of Pastor’s Kids (PKs) is affected by their image of God. The effect of God's image is mediated by stress. Previous research has shown that the pressures of living up to expectations have resulted in mental health disorders and emotional disturbances among PKs that manifest as depression and anxiety. Researchers have found that depression and anxiety often result from stress and stressors experienced by PKs, with types of stress that include harm, threat, and challenge. Such stressors are usually derived from pressures to fulfill familial, church, and peer expectations (Pond, …
Developing A Biblical Emotional Intelligence Strength Training Program For Upper School Teachers, Jessi M. Bage
Developing A Biblical Emotional Intelligence Strength Training Program For Upper School Teachers, Jessi M. Bage
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Teachers continue to leave the teaching profession at an alarmingly high rate with emotional exhaustion and stress being the leading causes of teacher attrition in the United States. Despite the high levels of stress experienced by teachers, professional development rarely includes training in emotional intelligence. Attention must be given to emotional intelligence training to strengthen teachers' emotional regulation, stamina, and resilience and cultivate their ongoing community spiritual formation for Christian education to continue to have educators that provide continuity for students and make disciples of Christ. This project collaborated with Roanoke Valley Christian Schools to develop and implement a biblical …
The Criminal Justice System And The Effect Of The Color-Blind Racial Ideology On Male Minorities Within Bell County, Texas, Teresa Ortiz Santos
The Criminal Justice System And The Effect Of The Color-Blind Racial Ideology On Male Minorities Within Bell County, Texas, Teresa Ortiz Santos
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The phenomenological study aimed to define the color-blind racial ideology, understand the effect of the color-blind racist ideology on people of color and determine the perception of racial disparity within the criminal justice system by male minorities within Bell County, Texas. The critical race theory, also known as CRT, explains how the white privileged maintain their standing, allowing them to subjugate others based on their social rank. The author describes the racial disparity within the criminal justice system through the CRT. The author collected data from minority males and those over 18 years old. The information was gathered using a …
How The Lack Of Available Funding Affects Nonprofit Organizations, Stacie Germaine Hunter
How The Lack Of Available Funding Affects Nonprofit Organizations, Stacie Germaine Hunter
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Nonprofit organizations have been recognized as providing services for underserved populations and offering programs that create household stability. These organizations provide many services and resources to people of all ages. Often, nonprofit organizations are the last resort to meet the essential needs to thrive and sustain their households. These organizations understand their importance to these families, and they try to meet the needs of their communities. However, to do that consistently, funding is required. Over the years, nonprofits have had a decrease in funding. This decrease has caused nonprofits to eliminate programs, services, and close their doors. This study explored …
A Qualitative Approach To Understanding A Baptist Association’S Attitudes And Beliefs While Using Digital Spaces During Covid-19, Carolyn L. Banks
A Qualitative Approach To Understanding A Baptist Association’S Attitudes And Beliefs While Using Digital Spaces During Covid-19, Carolyn L. Banks
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
When Covid-19 forced worldwide institutional shutdowns, many mass gatherings and public areas of socializing were forced to transition to digital spaces. Of the many institutions that were impacted were the brick-and-mortar church and face-to-face fellowship. Online worship service became the next best mode of communication to keep the body of believers engaged in worship services and other church events. A change from normal brick-and-mortar worship to cyber worship created a need for many to adapt to unchartered territory. Physically unable to be present, hug, shake hands, or personally interact with church members, a sense of belonging, and the potential for …
The Moderating Effects Of Adult Attachment And Emotional Intimacy On The Relationship Between Aces And Mental Health In Social Work Students, Cheryl Lind Nitz
The Moderating Effects Of Adult Attachment And Emotional Intimacy On The Relationship Between Aces And Mental Health In Social Work Students, Cheryl Lind Nitz
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Social work students report significantly more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than other majors or the general population. ACEs increase the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) and can impact students’ ability to effectively serve future clients. Attachment theory and current research suggest a substantial potential therapeutic impact of secure adult attachments, particularly those with high emotional intimacy (EI), for those with ACEs. This study explored the moderating effect of primary adult attachment (PAA) on the relationship between ACEs and mental health. The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE-10) Scale, the State Adult Attachment Measure (SAAM), the Functional Analytic Psychotherapy Intimacy Scale …
Russian Foreign Policy Narratives And Their Impact On The United States And The International Community, Magdeline Joy Hedrick
Russian Foreign Policy Narratives And Their Impact On The United States And The International Community, Magdeline Joy Hedrick
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study examines how Russian foreign policy narratives shape Western reactions, using the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, the 2014 annexation of Crimea, and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine as case studies. While previous research has explored how narratives function in foreign policy, this study focuses on how Russia’s rhetorical strategies- such as deflection, defense, and justification- relate to Western reactions, defined here as public statements of condemnation, sanctions, or calls for behavioral change. The data for this study is composed of over 4,000 statements, speeches, press releases, and other key discourse from 70 different Russian and Western officials. Discourse analysis was …
Qualitative Analysis Of Chaplains’ Experiences Supporting Military Service Members And Veterans With Moral Injury, Marangely Mesa
Qualitative Analysis Of Chaplains’ Experiences Supporting Military Service Members And Veterans With Moral Injury, Marangely Mesa
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This transcendental phenomenological study explored the frequent themes identified by chaplains while supporting service members and veterans (SM/V) from diverse Christian denominations, such as Catholics, Protestants, and other Christian groups, who have suffered a moral injury. I described the lived experience of chaplains using in-depth surveys as part of a phenomenological approach to data collection. In the qualitative interview, the interest is hearing the chaplains’ thoughts on the nature and manifestations of moral injury in chaplaincy contexts. The study explored chaplains’ observations concerning what service members and veterans have in common when they experience moral injury. This qualitative research approach …
How Media Framing Of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (Cte) Influences Parental Experiences In Youth Football Programs: A Mixed Methods Study, Valerie Harris
How Media Framing Of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (Cte) Influences Parental Experiences In Youth Football Programs: A Mixed Methods Study, Valerie Harris
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by repetitive jostling of the brain inside the skull. The disease was first discovered in boxers in the 1920s. Further accounts surfaced in combat soldiers, firefighters, and soccer players. However, once Dr. Bennett Omalu found the infliction in NFL Hall of Famer Mike Webster in 2002, CTE hit center field in the media and became synonymous with football and concussions. CTE is not a concussion. During the rise in media coverage, youth football witnessed its largest decline since Pop Warner began compiling participation data. This dissertation used a mixed-method, …
Exploring Job Demands And Resources Of Special Education Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Laquinta Nicole Minor
Exploring Job Demands And Resources Of Special Education Teacher Retention: A Phenomenological Study, Laquinta Nicole Minor
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of special education teachers regarding job demands and resources for special education teachers in the Greater Simpson Public School District. The theory guiding this study was the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, which explains how teachers manage job demands and utilize available resources, influencing retention and burnout. The central research question explored: What are the lived experiences of secondary special education teachers with job demands and resources that they perceive may influence the high turnover rate and retention? This study used semi-structured interviews, a virtual focus group, and an …
Predicting Success In Intermediate Algebra: The Role Of Gender, Race, Pert Scores, Homework Grade, Tutoring Hours, And Self-Efficacy In Math, Florencia Sepulveda
Predicting Success In Intermediate Algebra: The Role Of Gender, Race, Pert Scores, Homework Grade, Tutoring Hours, And Self-Efficacy In Math, Florencia Sepulveda
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative, predictive, correlational study was to examine if community college students' success in Intermediate Algebra can be predicted from a linear combination of gender, race, PERT score, online homework grade, hours of tutoring attended during the semester, and Math Skills Self-Efficacy Assessment score. The study employed binomial logistic regression to analyze data from 173 students enrolled in Intermediate Algebra. Results revealed that the model, while statistically non-significant, χ²(13) = 8.648, p = .799, explained 6.5% of the variance in course success and correctly classified 62% of cases. Despite these findings, no predictor variables had a significant …
Seed Of The Woman, Son Of David, Son Of Abraham: Exploring The Progression Of God’S Redemptive Plan For All Nations And Rethinking Gentile Integration In Messianic Hope, Dieufort Dieujuste
Seed Of The Woman, Son Of David, Son Of Abraham: Exploring The Progression Of God’S Redemptive Plan For All Nations And Rethinking Gentile Integration In Messianic Hope, Dieufort Dieujuste
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This dissertation examines and reconstructs the progression of God’s redemptive plan for humanity, exploring its inception from an oracular promise in Genesis and investigating how it unfolds through various promises, covenants, and prophecies culminating in Jesus, the Messiah, identified as the seed of the Woman (Gen. 3:15b), Son of David, Son Abraham (Matt. 1:1). Central to this exploration is the theological significance of key biblical figures and historical events while tracing the development of the promise of redemption from Genesis to the New Testament. One can suitably underscore the universal scope of God’s covenant to extend blessings to all nations …
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The Mediating And Moderating Effects Of Job Satisfaction, Burnout, And Compassion Fatigue, Through The Lens Of The Cfrm, Jasmine N. Radcliff
The Mediating And Moderating Effects Of Job Satisfaction, Burnout, And Compassion Fatigue, Through The Lens Of The Cfrm, Jasmine N. Radcliff
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This study explored the relationship between job satisfaction, compassion fatigue, and burnout. The theoretical framework of the compassion fatigue resilience model was also used to analyze the variables of self-care, social support, compassion satisfaction, and detachment. This quantitative study used a self-reporting survey design to examine the rate at which job satisfaction mediates the relationship between compassion fatigue and burnout; as well as; the rate at which the following variables of self-care, social support, compassion satisfaction, and detachment, moderate the relationship between compassion fatigue and burnout. The anonymous survey results were analyzed using moderation and mediation analyses. The findings for …
How Does God Attachment Promote Resilience And Posttraumatic Growth?, Chapel Presson
How Does God Attachment Promote Resilience And Posttraumatic Growth?, Chapel Presson
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This interpretive phenomenological study explored the lived experience of Christians with a secure God attachment following traumatic events, examining the relationship between faith, resilience, and posttraumatic growth. Through in-depth interviews, this study examined how individuals made sense of their experiences through a Christian faith lens, focusing on the impact of God attachment on their internal working models (IWMs) of self and others. The results revealed key themes, including the exercise of faith, the importance of social support, the search for meaning, the transformative potential of God attachment, and the desire to minister to others. Participants described strengthened faith, reliance on …
Okinawan-American Organizational Cross-Cultural Communication Behaviors, Cara J. Barr
Okinawan-American Organizational Cross-Cultural Communication Behaviors, Cara J. Barr
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Existing literature relating to Okinawa is sparse and outdated. There is a crucial need to study Okinawan-American cross-cultural organizational communication behaviors, as many U.S. military members and civilians work throughout Okinawa. Additionally, Japanese-American or Eastern-to-Western-cultured communication literature fails to identify and often misinterprets communication behaviors. Current literature also fails to account for the societal and personal constructs of cross-cultural communication differences that cause misinterpretations. Utilizing sociocultural and sociopsychological traditions, the research is grounded primarily in Identity Negotiation Theory, with aspects of Expectancy Violations Theory. Using qualitative research that relied on semi-structured interviews, twenty-four participants, equal parts Okinawan and American, were …
The Spiritual And Psychological Impact Of Belief: Self-Efficacy And Intrinsic Spirituality In The Modern Workplace, Anita D. Powell
The Spiritual And Psychological Impact Of Belief: Self-Efficacy And Intrinsic Spirituality In The Modern Workplace, Anita D. Powell
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This quantitative, correlational study examined the predictive relationship between employees' general self-efficacy and intrinsic spirituality and their work attitudes and work performance. Data was collected via a 37-item online survey administered through LinkedIn, targeting professionals across industries. A total of 132 participants responded, with 127 meeting eligibility criteria for analysis. Sequential multiple regression analyses revealed significant positive relationships between both predictor variables and the criterion variables. General self-efficacy emerged as the stronger predictor, explaining 29.7% and 27.3% of the variance in work attitudes and performance, respectively. Intrinsic spirituality, while less influential, contributed 2.5% and 3.1% to the variance in these …
Teacher Perspective And De-Escalation Of Aggressive And Disruptive Behaviors In Early Elementary Students Who Come To School At Risk Of Academic Failure: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca L. Thurman
Teacher Perspective And De-Escalation Of Aggressive And Disruptive Behaviors In Early Elementary Students Who Come To School At Risk Of Academic Failure: A Phenomenological Study, Rebecca L. Thurman
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The purpose of this qualitative, hermeneutic phenomenological research study was to understand the experiences of early elementary educators with the rising negative behaviors, such as aggression and classroom disruptions, in their current classrooms within a progressive and growing school district in northwest Georgia. The theory that guided this study was Bandura’s social learning theory. This study addressed the question: How do educators perceive, understand possible causes, and utilize research-based programs and strategies to de-escalate and improve students’ aggressive and disruptive behaviors in the elementary classroom? This study focused on individual and focus group interviews, as well as a teacher behavior …
How The Book Of Genesis Addresses The Problem Of Evil From A Biblical Theological Perspective, Fabio Delgado
How The Book Of Genesis Addresses The Problem Of Evil From A Biblical Theological Perspective, Fabio Delgado
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The study focuses on the conventional conception of God, specifically, the question of the problem of evil from a Biblical theological perspective. Theists believe that God is supremely powerful, completely benevolent, and all-knowing. Evil may be found everywhere, as seen in our everyday lives: sickness, natural catastrophes, warfare, a lack of opportunity for advancement, poverty, bigotry, murder, animal abuse, and the list goes on.1 According to conventional beliefs, the problem of evil arises from the apparent contradiction in stating that the Lord, who possesses unlimited power and is kind-hearted, is the origin of all that is good while also acknowledging …
The Impact Of Historical Intergenerational Transmission Of Trauma On Black American Women Who Endured Adverse Childhood Experiences, Gigi Andrews Ritchey
The Impact Of Historical Intergenerational Transmission Of Trauma On Black American Women Who Endured Adverse Childhood Experiences, Gigi Andrews Ritchey
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The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe the experiences of Black American women in the Southeastern United States who endured adverse childhood experiences and whether historical intergenerational transmission of trauma (HITT) influenced the behavior of their primary caregivers. The problem was that the connection between Post traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS) and HITT had not been explored as it related to Black American women. To conduct the study, Black American women were screened for HITT via the Black American Woman (BAW) Danieli Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma questionnaire. Qualitative data was accrued via semi-structured individual interviews. The findings …
From Pledges To Partnership: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Women Navigating Barriers To Intimacy, Jerah Ashley York
From Pledges To Partnership: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Women Navigating Barriers To Intimacy, Jerah Ashley York
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This qualitative phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of married women who pledged purity before marriage, seeking to understand the barriers they encountered within their marriage. The study explores how internalized messages from purity culture have shaped participants' experiences in marriage and what challenges they faced. The main themes identified in this study include sexual intimacy challenges, communication in marriage, marital expectations versus reality, and identifying harmful beliefs and creating new positive narratives of intimacy. This study highlights the enduring problematic impact of purity culture on marital intimacy and emphasizes the importance of education, emotional support, and communication in overcoming …
Breaking Point: Examining Secondary Traumatic Stress, Toxic Leadership, Coping Mechanisms, And Well-Being In Non-Uniformed Federal Law Enforcement Personnel, Karen F. Stapleton
Breaking Point: Examining Secondary Traumatic Stress, Toxic Leadership, Coping Mechanisms, And Well-Being In Non-Uniformed Federal Law Enforcement Personnel, Karen F. Stapleton
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This quantitative correlational study examined the extent to which secondary traumatic stress and toxic leadership were experienced and these variables’ relationships with well-being among non-uniformed federal employees in law enforcement organizations. The research aimed to identify coping strategies beneficial to employee well-being. A sample of 73 federal employees from a U.S. government law enforcement organization was recruited using purposive sampling, excluding uniformed personnel. Measurement instruments included the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale, Toxic Leadership Scale, Brief COPE, and World Health Organization 5-Item Well-being Index. Statistical analyses using SPSS version 29 revealed a significant, moderate negative correlation between secondary traumatic stress and …