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Differences In Race And Gender Of Retired Servicemembers In The Decision To Reenlist, Samantha R. Loeza
Differences In Race And Gender Of Retired Servicemembers In The Decision To Reenlist, Samantha R. Loeza
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to reenlist. Existing research indicated little to no information regarding these factors. The independent variables are race and gender, and the dependent variable is work self-determination in the decision-making to re-enlist. This research utilized an adapted version of the Work Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation Scale, an 18-item assessment of work motivation theoretically grounded in self-determination theory. Only retired active-duty enlisted service members between the ranks of E-5 through E-9 were surveyed. Regarding race, this study only …
Challenges Of Maintaining Sobriety For Adults In Recovery Returning To College, Rosalina Johns
Challenges Of Maintaining Sobriety For Adults In Recovery Returning To College, Rosalina Johns
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Alcohol abuse is a prevalent problem among college students, with negative consequences on academic performance, social interactions, and well-being. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences and challenges of sobriety for recovering adults returning to college. Sociocultural theory was used to gain insights into participants’ experiences including resilience, risk and protective factors, and stress. Data were collected from semi structured interviews with three college students who were recovering adults. The data included participants’ responses regarding intervention or mediation techniques that eased their barriers and challenges during their academic journey. The findings revealed core themes …
Motivation And Persistence In Long-Term Educators Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The Specialized Program, Nancy Wesselmann
Motivation And Persistence In Long-Term Educators Of Students With Emotional And Behavioral Disorders In The Specialized Program, Nancy Wesselmann
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although few educators choose to work with students with behavioral difficulties, some decide to work with students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Special education teachers who work with students with EBD have a high turnover rate because those students are one of the most challenging populations to teach. Separate day programs (SDPs) are the most restrictive settings for students with EBD but are also the most restrictive settings for educators. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the motivation of these educators and the factors that lead to their longevity in the field from the perspective …
The Experiences Of Decision Making In Gangs, Julian Geoffrey Harris
The Experiences Of Decision Making In Gangs, Julian Geoffrey Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gang violence and illicit gang activities continue to be a major problem to society and law enforcement. Gang violence is responsible for much of the violence death and illicit drug trade. The decision juveniles make to initiate into a gang increases these unwelcome behaviors. The ways in which juveniles make decisions about gang initiation and how to assess the ramifications of those decisions are understudied and reflect a gap in the literature. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to better comprehend the experiences of juveniles who make decisions to initiate into a gang and to better understand how they …
Judicial Perspectives On Sentencing Mentally Ill Violent Offenders In New York, Vinita Puri
Judicial Perspectives On Sentencing Mentally Ill Violent Offenders In New York, Vinita Puri
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mass incarceration is a public health crisis in the United States. Scholarly research has shown that incarceration may lead to exacerbated psychiatric conditions and increased recidivism risk. Lawmakers and policymakers have turned toward therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) to develop and implement trauma-informed crime prevention and intervention strategies that focus on diverting individuals from prisons and into community-based treatment. New York legislators have expanded problem-solving courts (e.g., mental health courts), psychiatric treatment facilities, public housing supports, and law enforcement training. In this generic qualitative study, five criminal court judges in New York shared their perspectives on TJ and trauma-informed approaches to sentencing …
Promotion And Personality In Military Officers As Moderated By Race, Margaret Raia
Promotion And Personality In Military Officers As Moderated By Race, Margaret Raia
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Career progression of U.S. military officers into the senior officer corps remains a difficult objective. Current research focuses on the lack of diversity in the senior officer corps and systematic factors inhibiting officers from promotions. This study was grounded in McCrae and Costa’s five-factor model of personality, to examine U.S. military officers’ personality characteristics and their relation to promotion while moderating for race. This quantitative study used binary logistical regression of survey data to establish whether the personality characteristics of openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism predict promotion. U.S. Army and Naval officers in ranks O4–O10 were sampled from social …
Social Media And Body Image With African American College Students Moderation Of Social Comparison, Khalil R. Coleman Ph.D.
Social Media And Body Image With African American College Students Moderation Of Social Comparison, Khalil R. Coleman Ph.D.
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social media is a popular activity for emerging adults. Recent research shows that a negative relationship exists between social media use and mental health, particularly related to body image. Social media can adversely affect body image by falsely providing an idealistic or fake perspective, leading to body dysmorphia or mental health issues. However, this research has not been explored with African American college students. It is also not clear how social media plays a role in social media use and body image. Social comparison theory posits that more time comparing with others, which is easily done on social media, can …
Experiences Of Women On Career Progression To Leadership Positions In Nonprofit Organizations In Malawi, Wongani Grace Taulo
Experiences Of Women On Career Progression To Leadership Positions In Nonprofit Organizations In Malawi, Wongani Grace Taulo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gender and cultural biases continue to deter women from reaching their leadership aspirations in nonprofit organizations, and women continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences of women in senior leadership positions in nonprofit organizations to better understand the barriers and support factors to their career progression. Joan Acker’s (1992) gendering organizational theory and Hofstede’s (1983) cultural dimensions theory helped explain the persistence of gender disparities in leadership positions through an understanding of the power imbalances between men and women and the structural inequalities that continue to characterize organizational workforce and …
Exploring Human Capital Development: Perspectives Of Young Adults (Aged 18-25) In Lagos, Nigeria, Omobola Omotimirin
Exploring Human Capital Development: Perspectives Of Young Adults (Aged 18-25) In Lagos, Nigeria, Omobola Omotimirin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Under-utilization of youth human capital and youth delusion, has the attendant effect of increased crime, insecurity, deplorable infrastructure, loss of foreign investment, revenue loss, etc. The large population of young adults (age 18-25) in Lagos State, Nigeria, is a source of human capital development. There is little to no literature on the young adults’ (age 18-25) perspectives on their human capital development in Lagos State. The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of young adults (age 18-25) on their human capital development needs. Research questions focused on understanding young adults’ perception on human capital development; how youth …
Relationship Between Cultural Barriers, Adaptation Mechanisms, And Quality Of Life Among Congolese Refugees, Ndasi Zialo
Relationship Between Cultural Barriers, Adaptation Mechanisms, And Quality Of Life Among Congolese Refugees, Ndasi Zialo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Refugee cultural backgrounds are different from the primary culture in which they live. Cultural barriers have been identified as contributing factors to disparities in mental health services among refugees in the host country. They face racism, discrimination, and marginalization that impede their access to mental health services compared to the host populations. The Western model of mental health services was developed for the unique needs of the European refugees and could not always meet the needs of the non-European refugee populations. The lack of culturally specific mental health services creates disparities in mental health services that affect the quality of …
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Depression And Anxiety Among Idaho Adults, Melissa Marie Henbest
The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Depression And Anxiety Among Idaho Adults, Melissa Marie Henbest
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic had negative repercussions on the mental health of U.S. citizens. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on depression and anxiety on a population aged 18 years and older. Using a quantitative correlational repeated design, archival data were analyzed to evaluate the change in depression (as measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and anxiety (as measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [GAD-7]) indices from a non-pandemic year (2019) to the 1st pandemic year (2020) among patients of an outpatient community health care center. The study took into …
Co-Occurring Disorders In The Juvenile Justice System: Clinicians’ Attitudes, Skills, And Knowledge, Wendi Watson
Co-Occurring Disorders In The Juvenile Justice System: Clinicians’ Attitudes, Skills, And Knowledge, Wendi Watson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders have been found to contribute to delinquent and criminal behavior leading to higher rates of incarceration. Although this problem is increasingly recognized within the juvenile justice system and the social work profession, very little is known about how knowledgeable social workers are with respect to treating co-occurring disorders. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between social workers' clinical experience (i.e., years of experience), level of education, and type of licensure and perceived clinical competence when serving youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in the juvenile justice …
Predictors Of Antisocial Behavior Among Hispanic Adults, Mara Page
Predictors Of Antisocial Behavior Among Hispanic Adults, Mara Page
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Antisocial behavior can lead to serious social and legal consequences such as long-term involvement in criminal activities. Although there has been much research on predictors of antisocial behavior, such as perceived economic status, parental communication, impulsivity, substances, parenting styles, and parental involvement, little has been researched on how these apply to the Hispanic population. Grounded in Gottfredson and Hirschi’s general crime theory, the purpose of this nonexperimental correlational survey design study was to assess whether sensation-seeking behavior, self-control, parental monitoring, religious coping, perceived social support, and rugged resilience predicted antisocial behavior among Hispanic adults. A sample of 167 Hispanic adult …
Adhd And Chronic Anhedonia: Antecedents Of Treatment-Resistant Depression And Suicidality In Adults, Tia Sternat
Adhd And Chronic Anhedonia: Antecedents Of Treatment-Resistant Depression And Suicidality In Adults, Tia Sternat
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Depression is a chronic and debilitating disorder. Approximately 280 million people live with depression, and more than 700,000 lives are lost due to suicide each year. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a severe form of depression which is highly correlated with comorbid psychiatric disorders such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and associated with increased suicidality. Anhedonia, the reduced ability to experience pleasure, is associated with various psychiatric conditions, including ADHD. The theoretical framework for this study was the biopsychosocial model. Depression may be diagnosed in accordance with a defined cluster of symptoms, and/or how symptoms are experienced vary by individuals …
Relationship Between Student Physical Therapist Pain Knowledge, Beliefs, And Self-Efficacy Assessing And Treating Pain, Ryan Morgan Reed
Relationship Between Student Physical Therapist Pain Knowledge, Beliefs, And Self-Efficacy Assessing And Treating Pain, Ryan Morgan Reed
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects a large percentage of the population. According to recent studies, chronic pain management is best treated using a biopsychosocial (BPS) non-pharmacological approach rather than a biomedical (BM) approach. Student Physical Therapists (SPTs) trained in a BPS approach have different beliefs about pain than those trained in the BM approach. Beliefs about pain are related to pain knowledge and self-efficacy for treating pain patients. To date, no study has examined these three variables together or explored differences in BM versus BPS beliefs in relationship to the other two variables. Guided by social cognitive …
Exploring Leadership Characteristics And Their Effects On Sustaining Federally Qualified Health Centers, Eleace E. Sawyers
Exploring Leadership Characteristics And Their Effects On Sustaining Federally Qualified Health Centers, Eleace E. Sawyers
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
An argument can be made for the continued existence of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) because of the level of importance of the service they provide to society. The problem addressed in this research is that despite the millions of people in need of affordable health care, the leaders of many FQHCs are fighting to keep facilities open amidst financial struggles. The purpose of this research was to identify leadership characteristics that promote FQHCs’ success by assessing effective leadership styles. This study applied a quantitative, descriptive non-experimental approach. Probability sampling was used to select the sample size and the Multifactor …
Anticipatory Grief Narratives Of Caregivers Of Children With Cockayne Syndrome, Emily T. Smith
Anticipatory Grief Narratives Of Caregivers Of Children With Cockayne Syndrome, Emily T. Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Knowledge of the impending death of a loved one has been connected with experiences of anticipatory grief. Specific grief experiences such as caring for a parent with dementia and caring for a child with cancer have been explored. Other rarely occurring anticipatory grief experiences have yet to be explored. The occurrence of Cockayne syndrome (CS) is 2.7 births in 1,000,000 worldwide. CS caregivers begin grieving the moment they learn of their child’s diagnosis, and counseling professionals are ill prepared to counsel the bereaved in even the more typical post death situations. Therefore, this qualitative, narrative study asked the question: what …
The Lived Experiences Of Cisheteronormativity By Nonbinary Sexual Assault Survivors, Emma Jackson Smith
The Lived Experiences Of Cisheteronormativity By Nonbinary Sexual Assault Survivors, Emma Jackson Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Gender minorities experience higher rates of sexual assault (SA) victimization and psychological distress, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than their cisgender counterparts. Nonbinary individuals, in particular, face elevated levels of victimization, post assault distress, and unique barriers to receiving competent care both in general and specific to their assault experiences. Current research highlights the need for culturally competent care for nonbinary and transgender individuals, as well as for SA survivors. Although the experiences of SA survivors have been previously explored, specific information regarding the experiences of nonbinary survivors remains scarce. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study, grounded in Heideggerian …
Recidivism: Putting A Stop To The Revolving Door, Kathy Crowder Green
Recidivism: Putting A Stop To The Revolving Door, Kathy Crowder Green
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Recidivism is a powerfully adverse factor in the lives of individuals who seek to reintegrate into society and the community at large. In this qualitative research, former inmates who were successfully released and had never been convicted within one year of their release were interviewed to discover the rationale. The research focused on understanding the skills and traits obtained through the Alternative Custody Program that can effectively reduce recidivism. Utilizing a phenomenological design, the purpose of this study was to understand the effects of program participation on the lives of former inmates concerning recidivism. Interviews lasting approximately an hour were …
Job Task Analysis: Exploring A Nonprofit Mental Health Administrative Staff’S Perceptions Of Their Job Duties And Priorities, Ella Faye Warren
Job Task Analysis: Exploring A Nonprofit Mental Health Administrative Staff’S Perceptions Of Their Job Duties And Priorities, Ella Faye Warren
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Due to a recent expansion, Organization A encountered challenges in aligning its administrative staff duties and responsibilities with the strategic objectives of the organization. This difficulty was driven by the need to accommodate new services and the increasing demand for mental health services within the region. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the job duties the administrative staff at Organization A currently perform, and what were their perceptions concerning the priorities to be fulfilled in the future. The conceptual frameworks of job task analysis and job task inventory guided the data collection process, which involved conducting …
African American Men’S Pursuit Of Leadership Roles In White-Collar Professions: A Qualitative Study, Quincy Bryant
African American Men’S Pursuit Of Leadership Roles In White-Collar Professions: A Qualitative Study, Quincy Bryant
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The purpose of this research was to examine the context of minority leadership for African American men to identify how African Americans’ physiological, safety, security, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs impact their desire to seek leadership roles in white-collar settings while understanding modern implications of their experiences. Previously, there have been discrepancies in terms of managerial roles, specifically top management, which has contributed to addressing potential variables that influence lack of minority leadership in white-collar organizations. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory was used. Purposive and snowball sampling strategies were used to identify 21 participants for this qualitative study via one-on-one …
Waste Management Process And Malaria-Induced Child Mortality In Côte D’Ivoire., Kouame N'Guessan
Waste Management Process And Malaria-Induced Child Mortality In Côte D’Ivoire., Kouame N'Guessan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Malaria-induced child mortality is a Sub-Saharan African phenomenon, and Côte d'Ivoire, in West Africa, has one of the highest rates. This general qualitative study investigates waste management as a potential factor of malaria-induced child mortality to inform policy changes and fill a gap in the body of knowledge. The study is grounded in Skocpol's policy feedback theoretical framework. The research question explored aspects of waste management in Côte d'Ivoire which contribute to the high rate of malaria-induced child mortality. Eighteen participants, equally divided into three groups, were purposely recruited via email and WhatsApp messages for semi-structured interviews using a smartphone …
Impact Of Veteran Treatment Courts On Lived Experiences Of Male Military Veterans With Misdemeanor Criminal Records, Verona Ann Cabbagestalk
Impact Of Veteran Treatment Courts On Lived Experiences Of Male Military Veterans With Misdemeanor Criminal Records, Verona Ann Cabbagestalk
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Support for criminal justice reform is growing due to scrutiny of high incarceration rates and recidivism. Military veterans within the criminal justice system are included in correctional populations. Veterans’ unique experiences involving combat trauma require alternative treatments to reduce their involvement with the justice system. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to explore lived experiences of male military veterans with misdemeanor criminal records. This phenomenological qualitative study involved using the homecoming theory to explore lived experiences of male military veterans with criminal records. Research questions related to understanding lived veteran experiences that led to their involvement with the …
Essential Resource Barriers And Perceived Implications Among Military Parents Of Autistic Children, Ann Bayron-Freay
Essential Resource Barriers And Perceived Implications Among Military Parents Of Autistic Children, Ann Bayron-Freay
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Elevated mental health issues and health care accessibility challenges may be exacerbated by the stressors experienced by military parents of autistic children. The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis was to explore how military parents with autistic children experienced and perceived essential resource barriers. Parent perceptions of the obstacles they experienced with essential resource accessibility led to significant difficulties being identified. The stress process model was used to frame the concepts in this research. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with eight active duty or recently retired military parents who had at least one autistic child during their service. Themes …
The Psychological Victimization Of Relational Bullying Among The Lgbtqia+ Population, Erika Daniels
The Psychological Victimization Of Relational Bullying Among The Lgbtqia+ Population, Erika Daniels
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The research problem in this study was the lack of research conducted on the psychological victimization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexual, asexual, and other (LGBTQIA+) individuals who may have experienced relational bullying by other sexual minorities. Unfortunately, relational bullying is not viewed as being as detrimental as physical, verbal, and cyberbullying. The purpose of this study was to explore sexual minorities’ experiences with relational bullying at the hands of other sexual minorities. Research has shown that LGBTQIA+ individuals experience physical, verbal, and cyberbullying behavior from their family, friends, and peers. However, there was limited research on how they …
The Impact Of Viet Nam’S Socialization Policy On Education And Health Equity Among Disadvantaged Children, Trang Quynh Nguyen
The Impact Of Viet Nam’S Socialization Policy On Education And Health Equity Among Disadvantaged Children, Trang Quynh Nguyen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Xa hoi hoa (socialization) policy was officially adopted by the government of Viet Nam in the late 1990s as a coping strategy for its acute funding shortage in public services with the intent of improving social equity. There was hardly any assessment on the policy to learn its impact on social equity as documented in its key document. Using secondary data from UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys conducted in Viet Nam and Viet Nam Household Living Standards Surveys, this study examined the policy’s impact on education and health outcomes among disadvantaged children’s cohorts: the rural, the ethnic minorities and …
Middle School Co-Teacher’S Experiences Using Restorative Practices In Inclusive Environments To Support The Learning Of Students Of Color With Special Needs, Mynda J. Massey-Vukovic
Middle School Co-Teacher’S Experiences Using Restorative Practices In Inclusive Environments To Support The Learning Of Students Of Color With Special Needs, Mynda J. Massey-Vukovic
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have shown that restorative processes in middle school improve adolescents’ social and emotional skills during a critical time in their academic development, and educational systems worldwide have developed multitiered systems of support to ensure that restorative processes are integrated into the learning culture. This narrative study aimed to explore middle school educators’ experiences with the implementation of restorative practices and their perceptions of how the strategies within the practices affected the academic engagement of students of color receiving special education services in inclusive settings. The four pillars of social control theory (attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief) and facets of …
Paradox Of Trust: Examining The Intermediaries That Shape Trust In Va Among The Veteran Population, Jonathan Mills
Paradox Of Trust: Examining The Intermediaries That Shape Trust In Va Among The Veteran Population, Jonathan Mills
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has faced significant challenges in maintaining the trust of the veterans it aims to serve—especially those veterans most at risk for adverse outcomes. While veterans currently enrolled in VA care report high trust in the quality of their care, nonenrolled veterans report much lower levels of trust, preventing them from seeking the care they need. This study explored the complex dynamics and drivers of low trust among veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare, versus higher reported trust among veterans who are. The research leveraged organizational reputation theory and the macro cognitive perspective …
Staff Input, A Critical Ethnography Of Institutional Racism And Intersectionality Demonstrated In At-Risk Youth Group Homes From A Staff’S Perspective, Tiara L. Clark
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The lack of quality care is continuously questioned for the at-risk youth within the group home system fostered by the Department of Children and Family Services. However, due to a lack of proper training for trauma-informed care and a lack of knowledge of the pedagogical treatments such as Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), direct-line staff are having a hard time navigating and assisting the at-risk youth with their rehabilitation. It is pertinent for direct line staff to understand the at-risk youth population, how to implement and execute the appropriate pedagogical treatment, and the hierarchy within the agency. Critical ethnography …
Human Rights Violations Against Legal Immigrants In Minnesota, John Ewu
Human Rights Violations Against Legal Immigrants In Minnesota, John Ewu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite legal entitlements to protections under the International Bill of Human Rights, legal immigrants in Minnesota face human rights violations, including discrimination, harassment, and denial of essential services. These violations hinder their well-being, social integration, and economic stability, exacerbate existing disparities, and their ability to provide for their families and secure legal representation. The purpose of this study was to provide information that could be used in considering policy reforms to improve the treatment of immigrants in Minnesota. This was achieved by exploring how Mexican, Somali, and Hmong legal immigrants experienced human rights violations in Minnesota as a vulnerable population …