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The Frayser Community Food Desert Of Memphis, Tammy Renae Wadley
The Frayser Community Food Desert Of Memphis, Tammy Renae Wadley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low-income or impoverished neighborhoods, such as the Frayser community, often have an abundance of unhealthy food. According to recent studies, the Frayser community has poor access to healthy foods. The gap in social work practice is the limited access to healthy food options in Frayser. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore Frayser residents’ perceptions of food security and healthy food options in their community. Structuration theory was used to explore the dynamic relationship between societal structures and community members' agency in obtaining healthy foods despite the inaccessibility of grocery stores. Using a qualitative approach, nine participants …
Human Services Professional’S Assessment Of Mandatory Reporter Training And Cultural Awareness In Child Welfare Reporting, Verlecia Dyette
Human Services Professional’S Assessment Of Mandatory Reporter Training And Cultural Awareness In Child Welfare Reporting, Verlecia Dyette
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Racial disparities persist in child welfare, where Black and Hispanic children are referred to child protective services, investigated, and removed at rates exceeding their share of the population. Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect by professionals including social workers and teachers continues as a primary intervention, yet the training supporting it has not addressed the structural conditions producing inequitable outcomes. The gap in practice is that no evaluation has captured professionals’ assessments of whether that training builds the cultural awareness and equitable practice skills reporting decisions require. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive program evaluation was to explore how …
Transgender Individuals’ Experiences Within The Lgbtq+ Community: A Qualitative Study, Anita Bruno
Transgender Individuals’ Experiences Within The Lgbtq+ Community: A Qualitative Study, Anita Bruno
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals experience disproportionate mental health challenges, such as chronic stress, due to social exclusion. Research indicates that transgender individuals disproportionately experience poorer mental health outcomes compared to the broader LGBTQ+ community. This study expands research on how proximal and distal stressors impact transgender individuals' perceptions of inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community. Minority stress theory posits that increased discrimination causes transgender people to experience greater psychological distress than their cisgender LGBTQ+ peers. The present qualitative study employed semistructured interviews with 12 transgender participants to examine their perceptions of inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community. Braun and Clarke's 6-step, thematic …
Clinical Social Workers’ Process Of Diagnosing Black Women With Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Deilia M. Mclaughlin
Clinical Social Workers’ Process Of Diagnosing Black Women With Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Deilia M. Mclaughlin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition characterized by the persistent preoccupation with perceived or actual flaws in one’s physical appearance and is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed among Black women. Grounded in social learning theory, the purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the diagnostic process executed by licensed clinical social workers when assessing Black women expressing symptoms of BDD. Five licensed clinical social workers with experience diagnosing and treating mental health disorders participated in in-depth semistructured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis. Six themes emerged: (a) diagnosis of BDD requires longitudinal clinical assessment, (b) …
Self And Means Efficacy Perceptions Of Amen Certified Brain Health Professional Social Workers In Clinical Practice, Lila Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The social work practice problem identified in this generic qualitative study was the gap in clinical self-efficacy and means-efficacy among licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) concerning assessment and diagnosis. The perceived influence of a specialized certification on the self-efficacy and means-efficacy of LCSWs certified as Amen brain health professionals in clinical practice was explored. Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and Eden’s means-efficacy construct framed the study. Despite multiple recruitment efforts, semistructured Zoom interviews were completed with only three eligible LCSWs certified as Amen brain health professionals. Interview data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis, with NVivo support. Although saturation was …
Social Workers’ Experiences Navigating And Facilitating Advance Directives In Healthcare Settings, Shanice Kelley
Social Workers’ Experiences Navigating And Facilitating Advance Directives In Healthcare Settings, Shanice Kelley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Advance care planning and advance directives are essential to patient-centered healthcare; however, limited research has examined how social workers facilitate advance directive documentation in healthcare environments. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how social workers describe and navigate the facilitation of advance directive documentation, including medical power of attorney, living wills, and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders, within healthcare settings. Guided by ecological systems theory, this study examined how procedural, relational, and contextual factors across interacting systems influence social workers’ facilitation practices. Data were collected through semi structured one-on-one interviews with eight licensed social workers with direct experience …
Access And Utilization Of Counseling For People With Sexual Offense Histories, Darrell Antonio Jones Jr.
Access And Utilization Of Counseling For People With Sexual Offense Histories, Darrell Antonio Jones Jr.
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a gap in understanding the low rate of utilization of mental health support services among adult men and women with criminal sex offense histories, which worsened mental health challenges for this population. The purpose of this qualitative action research study was to explore human services professionals’ perceptions and recommendations about access and utilization of mental health counseling for formerly incarcerated adults with sexual offense histories. Grounded in the good lives model of offender rehabilitation, the research question was: How do human services professionals perceive access to and utilization of mental health, holistic, and wellness counseling for formerly incarcerated …
Human Service Professionals’ Support And Practice-Informed Strategies For Uninsured And Underinsured Adults Needing Mental Health-Related Services In Brazoria County, Texas, Henry Palacios
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Access to mental health-related services has remained a significant human services concern for uninsured and underinsured adults in Brazoria County, Texas, where financial, transportation, provider-capacity, and service-coordination barriers affected access and continuity of care. The purpose of this qualitative modified action research study was to explore how human service professionals supported uninsured and underinsured adults needing mental health-related services and to identify practice-informed strategies to improve access, coordination, and continuity of care. Lewin’s change theory provided the theoretical framework. The research question explored how human service professionals supported this population and identified strategies to strengthen access, coordination, and continuity of …
Enhancing Housing Stability Among Homeless Lgbtq+ Youth, Chaunita Lotoya Johnson
Enhancing Housing Stability Among Homeless Lgbtq+ Youth, Chaunita Lotoya Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Studies on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, specifically concerning causes, health outcomes, and barriers to access, have garnered increased attention from social scientists in human services. Applying Ecker’s work, this study addressed how intersectionality impacts homelessness among LGBTQ+ youth, highlighting disparities related to race, poverty, and identified gender. This study also explored the question of whether family rejection is a significant cause of housing insecurity among LGBTQ+ youth. The methodology featured collaboration with service providers and generating recommendations informed by empirical research and professional practices. A semi-structured interview protocol was used to collect data for this study, ensuring comprehensive findings while providing …
Exploring Former Foster Parents’ Perspectives On The Resignation Process And Returning To Foster Care, David Michael Wermuth
Exploring Former Foster Parents’ Perspectives On The Resignation Process And Returning To Foster Care, David Michael Wermuth
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The foster care system faces a persistent challenge in retaining foster parents, resulting in adverse outcomes for foster children. The literature identifies multiple reasons for foster parent attrition (e.g., foster agency dissatisfaction, life changes, and lack of resources and support). This study explored former foster parents’ narratives of exiting foster care. I illuminated how foster care agencies treat foster parents who exit the system and how this affects their attitude about the foster care system. General systems theory (GST) was used to guide the analysis. The research design was basic qualitative, and purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit …
Understanding The Unequal Access Of Social Services Programs From The Perspectives Of Single African American Fathers, Bobby Alexander Evans
Understanding The Unequal Access Of Social Services Programs From The Perspectives Of Single African American Fathers, Bobby Alexander Evans
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Understanding the Unequal Access of Social Services Programs from the Perspectives of Single African American Fathers by Bobby A. Evans MBA, Strayer University, 2013 BA, University of Maryland at Baltimore County, 1993 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Human and Social Services Program Walden University August 2026
The Post-Covid Experiences Of Low-Income Single Mothers In Maintaining Social Capital And Informal Social Support, Marissa L. Goldman
The Post-Covid Experiences Of Low-Income Single Mothers In Maintaining Social Capital And Informal Social Support, Marissa L. Goldman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Low-income single mothers often manage financial, caregiving, emotional, and logistical demands with limited resources and rely on informal support networks that may be inconsistent. This problem matters to social workers, community-based practitioners, and researchers because a greater understanding can guide interventions that reduce isolation and role overload and improve resource access. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore how low-income single mothers used trust, reciprocity, social norms, and collective support to maintain informal networks in the post-COVID era. Guided by Bourdieu’s social capital theory, the study included 10 English-speaking U.S. mothers with household incomes at or below …
Social Workers’ Perceptions Of Pediatric Hiv Disclosure Process, Colleen Myrie
Social Workers’ Perceptions Of Pediatric Hiv Disclosure Process, Colleen Myrie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although the social problem of pediatric HIV disclosure has been studied by researchers internationally, there remains a gap in the experiences of social workers in facilitating this process. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of social workers in the United States regarding the disclosure process for HIV positive children. This study was grounded in Rosenstock’s health belief model, which posits that an individual will take necessary action to prevent or manage a disease based on their perceptions of health. This model was effective in helping to identify what social workers think about …
Exploring The Experiences And Support Needs Of African Immigrant Families Raising Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Ohio, Linda Nkoumba Eteki
Exploring The Experiences And Support Needs Of African Immigrant Families Raising Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Ohio, Linda Nkoumba Eteki
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges for families; however, African immigrant parents raising children with ASD in Ohio experience additional difficulties related to cultural stigma, systemic inequities, and limited access to culturally responsive services. This social work practice problem is important because it reflects disparities in diagnosis, intervention, service access, and family support that align with social work’s commitment to equity, advocacy, and social justice. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of African immigrant families raising children with ASD in Ohio and to examine how they describe autism-related stigma, caregiving challenges, and interactions with …
Non-Veteran Civilian Manager Perceptions About Supporting Employee Military In Civilian Workplace Transitions, Sandra Gail Piggee
Non-Veteran Civilian Manager Perceptions About Supporting Employee Military In Civilian Workplace Transitions, Sandra Gail Piggee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
One of the largest populations seeking employment in private sector industries is military veterans. The active-duty military careers end for over 200,000 individuals per year, and over two-thirds of veterans resign from private sector industry positions within 2 years of post-service transition due to difficulties with their transition. This can lead to a lack of career advancement, professional development, and employee benefits. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore perceptions of non-veteran civilian managers in private sector industries about how to support employees who are veterans in making a successful transition from the military into civilian employment. …
Exploring Licensed Clinical Social Workers’ Past Trauma And Current Practice: A Strengths-Based Perspective, Michael E. Conner
Exploring Licensed Clinical Social Workers’ Past Trauma And Current Practice: A Strengths-Based Perspective, Michael E. Conner
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of licensed clinical social workers to examine how they manage, reinterpret, and integrate their childhood trauma into their professional clinical identities. Adverse childhood experiences among clinicians are often framed through a risk-based lens of burnout and impairment, leaving social work leaders without empirical models to support post-traumatic growth and workforce retention. The purpose of this study was to examine how clinicians leverage past adversity to inform contemporary practice. A basic qualitative design was used, with semistructured interviews conducted with 11 participants. Participant narratives were examined through the dual lenses of shattered assumptions theory …
Cultural Values, Norms, And Mental Health Service Utilization Among Young Adult Guyanese Immigrants, Rhonis Alfred
Cultural Values, Norms, And Mental Health Service Utilization Among Young Adult Guyanese Immigrants, Rhonis Alfred
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Young adult Guyanese immigrants living in the United States often face cultural, familial, and social challenges that influence their perceptions of mental health and willingness to seek professional support. Despite growing attention to immigrant mental health, limited research has explored the experiences of this population. This qualitative study aimed to improve understanding of how cultural values, family dynamics, and acculturation stress influence mental health perceptions and help-seeking behaviors. The theoretical framework underpinning this study was acculturation theory. The research explored how participants navigated cultural identity, family expectations, and adaptation to life in the United States. A purposive sampling strategy was …
Imposter Syndrome And Self Determination In Clinical Social Work Supervision, Alexis Tarr
Imposter Syndrome And Self Determination In Clinical Social Work Supervision, Alexis Tarr
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project is focused on the social work practice problem of limited understanding of how social workers experience clinical supervision in the context of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome can affect confidence, decision making, and overall wellbeing, making it an important issue in clinical social work practice. The purpose of this study was to explore how social workers describe and make meaning of their supervision experiences involving feelings of imposter syndrome. Guiding practice-focused research questions were used to examine how social workers experienced clinical supervision and described autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This study was informed by the self-determination theory, which …
Licensed Social Workers’ Perceived Structural And Systemic Treatment Barriers For Clients With Severe Mental Illness, Myron Curtis White
Licensed Social Workers’ Perceived Structural And Systemic Treatment Barriers For Clients With Severe Mental Illness, Myron Curtis White
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There was a gap in the existing strategies in social work practice regarding the structural and systemic barriers to health care treatment for clients with serious/severe mental illness (SMI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention documented that addressing mental health destabilization in the United States is important and requires an understanding of the mental illness to be addressed, including its causal factors, the relationships between the mentally ill and their community/environment, and the methodology for effecting care. This general qualitative study explored what licensed social workers perceived as structural and systemic barriers to health care treatment access for their …
Organizational Demands, Worker Adaptation, And The Relational Ripple Effect In Child Welfare Case Planning, Mackenzie Alexia Leach
Organizational Demands, Worker Adaptation, And The Relational Ripple Effect In Child Welfare Case Planning, Mackenzie Alexia Leach
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Administrative Leadership, Job Resources, And Teacher Burnout In U.S. Middle Schools: A Jd-R Study, Santerous Glenn Colbert
Administrative Leadership, Job Resources, And Teacher Burnout In U.S. Middle Schools: A Jd-R Study, Santerous Glenn Colbert
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Investigating Burnout Among Hospital Social Workers: A Qualitative Exploration, Crystal Marie Herring
Investigating Burnout Among Hospital Social Workers: A Qualitative Exploration, Crystal Marie Herring
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Medical Social Workers’ Knowledge Of Alzheimer’S Disease Screening And Treatment In Primary Care Settings, Amy Davis Cook
Medical Social Workers’ Knowledge Of Alzheimer’S Disease Screening And Treatment In Primary Care Settings, Amy Davis Cook
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Exploring Grit As A Contributing Factor In Social Work Retention Following Burnout, Denise Rice-Prior
Exploring Grit As A Contributing Factor In Social Work Retention Following Burnout, Denise Rice-Prior
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Navigating Mental Health After Purity Culture: Women’S Voices From The Southern United States, Abby Frazee
Navigating Mental Health After Purity Culture: Women’S Voices From The Southern United States, Abby Frazee
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Understanding The Relationship Between Community Violence Exposure, Self-Compassion, And Ptsd In Chicago, Hadeel Hasan
Understanding The Relationship Between Community Violence Exposure, Self-Compassion, And Ptsd In Chicago, Hadeel Hasan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Exploring The Emotional Intelligence Of Veterans Within A Rapid Rehousing Program, Damon Omar Colbert
Exploring The Emotional Intelligence Of Veterans Within A Rapid Rehousing Program, Damon Omar Colbert
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Perspectives Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Males On Prison Vocational Work Programs On Reducing Recidivism, Mark Steven Frazier
Perspectives Of Formerly Incarcerated African American Males On Prison Vocational Work Programs On Reducing Recidivism, Mark Steven Frazier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Exploring Child Welfare Social Workers’ Professional Versus Personal Values Regarding Medication-Assisted Treatment, Natalie Renee Avery Green
Exploring Child Welfare Social Workers’ Professional Versus Personal Values Regarding Medication-Assisted Treatment, Natalie Renee Avery Green
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.
Homeless Systems Of Care And Outcomes In The Augusta–Richmond County, Georgia Geographical Area, Zenia Negron
Homeless Systems Of Care And Outcomes In The Augusta–Richmond County, Georgia Geographical Area, Zenia Negron
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
No abstract provided.