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The Effects Of Holistic Coping Strategies On Perceived Stress And Absenteeism In Hospital Nurses, Mary Alice Ayon Jan 2014

The Effects Of Holistic Coping Strategies On Perceived Stress And Absenteeism In Hospital Nurses, Mary Alice Ayon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The demanding work environments of professional nurses often contribute to high levels of stress that impact their professional practice and well-being. Although there is a significant amount of research regarding stress and absenteeism, a gap in the literature exists about the effects of holistic coping strategies on nurses' perceived stress and absenteeism. Based on the biopsychosocial model, the purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate effects of holistic coping strategies on perceived stress and absenteeism in 128 hospital nurses. An online cross-sectional survey design used the Perceived Stress Scale-10 to measure nurses' perceptions of stress. The independent grouping variable …

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Owner-Manager Separation And The Structure Of It Governance In Small Business, Jeffrey S. Saffer Jan 2014

Owner-Manager Separation And The Structure Of It Governance In Small Business, Jeffrey S. Saffer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small business owners and small business managers tend to favor different information technology (IT) governance structures. Such differences can lead to ineffective management and control of IT in small businesses. The purpose of this correlational study was to examine the extent and nature of the association between owner-manager separation in small businesses and the structure of IT governance in the businesses. Agency theory formed the theoretical framework of this study. Data were collected using a web-based survey and randomly sampled 3,697 small business owners and managers located in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Chi-square statistics indicated no significant association between owner-manager …

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The General Abilities Index As A Third Method Of Diagnosing Specific Learning Disabilities, Kristin M. Sims-Cutler Jan 2014

The General Abilities Index As A Third Method Of Diagnosing Specific Learning Disabilities, Kristin M. Sims-Cutler

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Many studies have investigated problems with the ability achievement discrepancy (AAD) method of diagnosing specific learning disabilities (SLDs). The definition of an SLD includes the presence of a deficit in one or more cognitive processing systems. Researchers in other studies found that the AAD method overdiagnoses English language learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and underdiagnoses students with cognitive processing deficits. Although SLD diagnostic methods have been widely researched, much less information is available regarding SLD diagnostic methods that predict important student outcomes, such as high school completion. The General Abilities Index (GAI) is an SLD diagnostic method that …

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Attitudes, Experiences, And Perceptions Of Rural Christian Counselors With Regard To Self-Care, Theresa Grant White Jan 2014

Attitudes, Experiences, And Perceptions Of Rural Christian Counselors With Regard To Self-Care, Theresa Grant White

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Rural Christian counselors are a distinct group of individuals faced with unique personal and professional challenges. Researchers have indicated that rural counselors experience a higher burnout rate due to wide practice scope; client stigma against receiving help; and physical isolation, making supervision, consultation, and referral difficult. Studies also show that self-care is an effective defense against the symptoms of burnout. Self-care is defined as any legal activity that promotes wellness and brings physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual balance. The central research question of this hermeneutic phenomenology examined the attitudes, perceptions, and experiences of rural Christian counselors with regard to self-care. …

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A Narrative Inquiry Of Successful Black Male College Students, Malou Chantal Harrison Jan 2014

A Narrative Inquiry Of Successful Black Male College Students, Malou Chantal Harrison

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Despite a growing enrollment of Black males in colleges and universities in the U.S., the nationwide college degree completion rate for Black males remains at disproportionately low numbers as compared to other ethnicities and to that of Black females. The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to evoke and promote the voices of successful Black male students and to understand their perspectives on factors that contributed to their college success. Findings from this research provide insight into college experiences and interventions that have positive implications for Black male college student success. Valencia's (2010) work on educational attainment served as …

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Advanced Nurses' Perspectives On The Drug Addiction Treatment Act, 13 Years Later, Dorothy L. Were Jan 2014

Advanced Nurses' Perspectives On The Drug Addiction Treatment Act, 13 Years Later, Dorothy L. Were

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The United States experiences opioid addiction at epidemic levels. In 2012, the National Institute of Drug Abuse reported that 23.1 million Americans were in need of addiction treatment services, although only 2.5 million were enrolled in treatment. Following an amendment to the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-310), advanced practice nurses were qualified as providers who could bridge the healthcare gap in treatment access. The purpose of this project was to determine the interest of advanced practice nurses in (a) prescribing buprenorphine and (b) establishing guidelines that would allow them to do so. This quantitative project used …

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Grounded Labels From The Behavioral International Economic Development Growth Path Model On Economic Development Patterns From 2002-2012, Kenneth Thomas Davis Jan 2014

Grounded Labels From The Behavioral International Economic Development Growth Path Model On Economic Development Patterns From 2002-2012, Kenneth Thomas Davis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Economic models generally fail to adequately measure positive and negative growth paths in development through agrarian, industry, and service economies. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to design a new model that could accommodate both directions of growth and better measure development paths with particular attention to labors contributions. The theoretical foundation for this study was Walt Whitman Rostow's 5 economic stages of growth classifications. This Study attempted to find the most common economic growth path. While most development models use three to five classifications, this study used nine new classifications giving it a unique and specific look …

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A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Transdisciplinary Teams On The Treatment Of Depressed Patients Enrolled In The Measuring And Tracking Integratd Health Care (Metrihc) Program, Derek Fillmore Jan 2014

A Study Of The Effectiveness Of Transdisciplinary Teams On The Treatment Of Depressed Patients Enrolled In The Measuring And Tracking Integratd Health Care (Metrihc) Program, Derek Fillmore

Social Work Theses - Archive

The purpose of this study will be to determine if METRIHC is an effective model for treating depression in minority populations.MethodsThe data for the study was collected from 2013 through 2014 as part of an assessment of a Collaborative Care Model. Participants were administered Patient Health Questionnaires PHQ-9 and General Anxiety Disorder GAD-7 every office visit or every three months to rate METRIHC effectiveness.ResultsA Paired Samples T-Test in which the results of participants initial and final PHQ-9 scores were compared together and the results of the participants initial and final GAD-7 scores were compared together. Both results showed a statistically …

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Stressors And Social Support Among African American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Dorothea Lagail Ivey Jan 2014

Stressors And Social Support Among African American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Dorothea Lagail Ivey

Social Work Theses - Archive

A substantial increase in the number of grandparents raising grandchildren occurred over the past three decades and moves across all ethnicities. African American (AA) grandparent caregivers, however, experience the most stress; yet have the fewest resources as compared with other ethnicities. In addition, AA grandchildren are more likely to live with their grandparents than other ethnicities. This study qualitatively explores (1) the stressors and experiences of grandparent caregiving among AA grandparents, (2) the importance of social support, and (3) the impact that grandparent caregiving has on relationships. A criterion sample of 7 AA grandparents (5 grandmothers, 1 great grandmother, and …

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Bullying Exposure Prevalence Among School-Age Children And Adolescents Receiving Social Work Intervention In A Community Mental Health Research And Training Setting, Mariam Aisha Shafi Jan 2014

Bullying Exposure Prevalence Among School-Age Children And Adolescents Receiving Social Work Intervention In A Community Mental Health Research And Training Setting, Mariam Aisha Shafi

Social Work Theses - Archive

Prior research has examined the prevalence of bullying exposure among school-age children and adolescents. However, data was primarily gathered from a non-clinical population within a school-based setting. The present study examined bullying exposure among a clinical population of school-age children and adolescents who are receiving social work intervention in a community mental health research and training setting. The purpose of the study was to obtain the bullying exposure prevalence rate of a clinical population, in order to compare it to the non-clinical population presented in the literature. It was hypothesized that the prevalence rate obtained from this study would be …

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Enhancing A Social Work Student's Experience With Standardized Diagnostic Instruments: Comparative Administration Of The Caps, Scid, And Pcl-M To Assess Ptsd, Emily Joy Clark-Nimz Jan 2014

Enhancing A Social Work Student's Experience With Standardized Diagnostic Instruments: Comparative Administration Of The Caps, Scid, And Pcl-M To Assess Ptsd, Emily Joy Clark-Nimz

Social Work Theses - Archive

Multiple assessment tools measure PTSD. Participants used the PCL-M, or the SCID. I used the CAPS to supplement these assessments. None of these is usually taught to graduate social work students despite requirement changes from the NASW and the CSWE (2010, 2012). I had two aims. The first was to train me in psychometric assessment tools, specifically the CAPS. The second aim was to determine whether participants received a positive diagnosis of PTSD from one measure but not the CAPS, or vice versa. I learned to confidently give clinical assessments to participants from various demographic backgrounds. Findings in this study …

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A Study Of The Conceptualization Of Social Work And How This Is Presented In The Introductory Social Work Course, Meshal Sager Alotaibi Jan 2014

A Study Of The Conceptualization Of Social Work And How This Is Presented In The Introductory Social Work Course, Meshal Sager Alotaibi

Social Work Theses - Archive

This thesis looks at the major attempts to conceptualize social work and how these presented in the introductory courses in the undergraduate social work curriculum. It was found that interest in conceptualizing social work seems to have faded away after 1977. This research uses historical methodology and content analysis to analyze the conceptualization of social work and their presentation in the introductory course. The historical approach helps in comprehending the major concepts which form the basis in social work education, and content analysis helps in narrowing down the differences while presenting the concepts to students. This research has studied a …

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The Influence Of Domestic Violence On The Reproductive Health Of Women: A Study From India, Pallavi Acharya Jan 2014

The Influence Of Domestic Violence On The Reproductive Health Of Women: A Study From India, Pallavi Acharya

Social Work Theses - Archive

The holistic understanding of concepts such as domestic violence, women's oppression, gender inequality and antenatal health seeking behavior continues to remain somewhat vague and intangible. The pressing need for effective interventions demand a better conceptualization the relationships among these issues. Against the backdrop of domestic violence, this study focuses on the reproductive health seeking behaviors among pregnant women in India with the emphasis on various socioeconomic and ecological correlates. The data is utilized from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) which was conducted in 2005-2006. Multiple regression analysis of some key concepts within the study partially support the proposed model, …

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Peer Victimization And The Comt Val158met Polymorphism: A Differential Susceptability Model, Erin Q. Boyd Jan 2014

Peer Victimization And The Comt Val158met Polymorphism: A Differential Susceptability Model, Erin Q. Boyd

Psychology Theses - Archive

The link between peer victimization and various health related negative outcomes ranging from physical to psychological has been well established in the literature (Hodges & Perry, 1999; Rigby, 2001). While there are many individual differences in the observed relationship, few have explored the role of Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) gene, val158met, within this relationship. Prior research has shown that COMT is involved in altered stress reactivity, internalizing problems, and poor health outcomes (Armbruster et al., 2012; Hagen et al., 2006; Reuter & Hennig, 2005). This thesis explored the influence of the COMT gene on the relationship between peer victimization and adverse …

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The Prevalence And Responsiveness Of Head Injuries In A Chronic Disabling Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorder Population, Evan Mckenna Bradford Jan 2014

The Prevalence And Responsiveness Of Head Injuries In A Chronic Disabling Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorder Population, Evan Mckenna Bradford

Psychology Theses - Archive

Injuries to the head cause problems in multiple domains, including cognitive functioning, emotion regulation, memory recall, and reaction time. Head injuries are often highly debilitating and cause patients to have a difficult and lengthy recovery process, frequently resulting in lifelong depression and much lower quality of life. Although research has been conducted to assess separate psychosocial or medical interventions, no research exists examining the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary functional restoration rehabilitation program following head trauma. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of functional restoration on head injury patients (n = 122) in comparison to matched …

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City Of Sansom Park - Fire And Emergency Service Report, Salman Ahmen, Frances Laday, David Shilson, Amy Lay, Nakia Sampson, Sherri Copeland Jan 2014

City Of Sansom Park - Fire And Emergency Service Report, Salman Ahmen, Frances Laday, David Shilson, Amy Lay, Nakia Sampson, Sherri Copeland

Public Administration Capstone Reports - Archive

This report introduces and characterizes a framework of options that may be used by the City of Sansom Park and surrounding cities to ensure adequate preparation and appropriate response to emergency situations. The report outlines the mechanisms of responsibility and coordination for each option in order to present ways to unify and integrate the efforts of emergency personnel in multiple agencies, disciplines and jurisdictions, and to minimize the overall administrative and economic impact on participants. Coordinated relief efforts presented in these options may be utilized wholly or in part and combination, as the decision making entity sees fit. This report …

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Mitigating The Urban Heat Island Through A Targeted Look At Reforestation And Preservation Near Vulnerable Populations: An Applied Suitability Model, Derica Peters Jan 2014

Mitigating The Urban Heat Island Through A Targeted Look At Reforestation And Preservation Near Vulnerable Populations: An Applied Suitability Model, Derica Peters

Public Affairs Theses - Archive

The urban heat island (UHI) is a pervasive phenomenon that affects city dwellers. There are certain populations who are especially vulnerable to its affects. Studies have shown that the urban tree canopy helps to mitigate and alleviate the negative effects of the UHI. The research was conducted for the City of Dallas, Texas. The objective of this research is twofold: one to employ an assessment to determine who is vulnerable to the UHI affects, based on the Center for Disease Control's BRACE Framework. Next, a suitability overlay model is used to analyze the optimal places where planting trees or reserving …

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Outsourcing Single Parents' Household Labor, Jaala Robinson Jan 2014

Outsourcing Single Parents' Household Labor, Jaala Robinson

Sociology & Anthropology Theses - Archive

This study introduces a new data set to the literature on the outsourcing of household labor. The 2005 Pew Social Trends survey on Family Bonds is analyzed with consideration for established approaches on outsourcing. Particular attention is paid to single parents within the sample. Contrary to previous research, this study finds little support for the time availability approach, however both the resources and demand approaches were supported. Additionally, the impact of household composition, familial support, and political ideology on outsourcing were evaluated. While household composition was not associated with outsourcing, a correlation was found for familial support and political ideology. …

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Resilience In Families Of Children Who Have Disabilities, Janet Appleby Jan 2014

Resilience In Families Of Children Who Have Disabilities, Janet Appleby

Social Work Dissertations - Archive

Families are foundational units that facilitate societal function. They are responsible for many of the integral processes that allow communities to continue to function. Not the least of these processes are providing for the survival of members, and the development of children into adults who constructively participate in society. An understanding of how families adapt, when faced with trauma or overwhelming stress, is important to supporting a constructive external support system and education for future families. How does adaptation successfully proceed when the family includes a child who has a disability? This exploratory research is intended to reveal practices that …

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Engaging Families In Literacy Education, Karin Marie Havens Jan 2014

Engaging Families In Literacy Education, Karin Marie Havens

Social Work Theses - Archive

Parent/caregiver participation is an essential component of the literacy education process. Current school-directed methods of involving parents/caregivers have shown inconsistent results regarding student literacy outcomes. Parent/caregiver-directed, collaborative efforts that engage families, teachers, and other school professionals ensure that parents/caregivers are invested in educational outcomes for their children. Charter schools, growing in popularity in the United States, are required to meet standards but are awarded flexibility with curriculum and implementation practices. For this reason, charter schools have the ability to experiment with new and groundbreaking practices to improve literacy education. The purpose of this study was to explore family engagement in …

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Ptsd, Alcohol Use Disorder, And Treatment, A Review, Anthony Gayle Ensey Jan 2014

Ptsd, Alcohol Use Disorder, And Treatment, A Review, Anthony Gayle Ensey

Social Work Theses - Archive

This systematic review examines the empirical literature for American veterans with a dual diagnosis of PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Concurrent treatment and treatment targeting one of the disorders was the basis for research question used. Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE), the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement, and COPES (Client Oriented Practical; Evidence Search Guides) method of question formation was chosen. Five full reports were extracted from 128 through three electronic databases. Selected quantitative studies were peer-reviewed journals. No randomized clinical trials were located. All five studies included received a low …

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The Role Of Social Capital In Rural Community Development, Desiree D. Frederickson Jan 2014

The Role Of Social Capital In Rural Community Development, Desiree D. Frederickson

Social Work Theses - Archive

This study explores the impact of social capital on community development in a rural community in Texas. There is very little research on social capital relative to community development. Much of the research that has been conducted is focused on measuring the level of social capital among different groups. Utilizing methods of Participatory Action Research--interviews, focus groups, and town hall forums--this study explores the association of social capital with rural community development. This study reviews relevant literature, explains the methods used, provides data analysis and findings. This study concludes with findings and recommendations that support the belief that the development …

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Prefrontal Responses To Digit Span Memory Phases In Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd): A Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study, Fenghua Tian, Amarnath Yennu, Alexa Smith-Osborne, F. Gonzalez-Lima, Carol S. North, Hanli Liu Jan 2014

Prefrontal Responses To Digit Span Memory Phases In Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd): A Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study, Fenghua Tian, Amarnath Yennu, Alexa Smith-Osborne, F. Gonzalez-Lima, Carol S. North, Hanli Liu

Social Work Faculty Publications & Presentations-Archive

Neuroimaging studies of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related memory impairments have consistently implicated abnormal activities in the frontal and parietal lobes. However, most studies have used block designs and could not dissociate the multiple phases of working memory. In this study, the involvement of the prefrontal cortex in working memory phases was assessed among veterans with PTSD and age-/ gender-matched healthy controls. Multichannel functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was utilized to measure prefrontal cortex hemodynamic activations during memory of neutral (i.e., not trauma-related) forward and backward digit span tasks. An event-related experimental design was utilized to dissociate the different phases (i.e., …

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Swahili Word Order Choices: Insights From Information Structure, Mohamed Yusuf Mwamzandi Jan 2014

Swahili Word Order Choices: Insights From Information Structure, Mohamed Yusuf Mwamzandi

Linguistics & TESOL Dissertations - Archive

Cross-linguistic pragmatic studies have shown non-canonical word order can often be explained if information structure is taken into consideration. This dissertation explores word order variation in Swahili (SVO, Bantu) adnominal demonstratives and reciprocal constructions under the auspices of information structure. I investigate how the notion of topic may explain word order variation in these two structures.The term `adnominal demonstrative' refers to demonstratives that co-occur with nouns such as huyu mtu `this person' as distinguished from pronominal demonstratives such as huyu `this'. The issue to be determined is what influences the demonstrative use in pre or postnominal position. The data consists …

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Publishing Latino Culture: Marketing Race In The American Publishing Industry, Alejandra Gaeta Jan 2014

Publishing Latino Culture: Marketing Race In The American Publishing Industry, Alejandra Gaeta

Whittier Scholars Program

This project details the categorization of writers and how racial authenticity has become a guiding force in publishers’ marketing decisions. This research paper examines how racial authenticity is problematic as it oversimplifies and perpetuates stereotypes while reducing the number of writers to a few Representative” voices.

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014 Jan 2014

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014 Jan 2014

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014 Jan 2014

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014 Jan 2014

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014 Jan 2014

Do The Write Thing Essay, 2014

Do the Write Thing, Boston

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