Using Social Perspectives On Vaccination To Build Public Trust In Pro-Vaccine Communication,
2022
Walden University
Using Social Perspectives On Vaccination To Build Public Trust In Pro-Vaccine Communication, Lindsay Hale
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
United States public health guidelines for mandating vaccination of school age children for preventable diseases is increasingly ineffective. Little is known, however, about what sociocultural factors influence parents’ and legal guardians’ decisions to adhere to, hesitate against, or refuse to abide by immunization public health guidelines. The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover and better understand sociocultural factors that contribute to or detract from parents and legal guardians’ adherence to recommended vaccination schedules. The theoretical framework for this study was Coleman’s Rational Choice Theory. Research questions involved sociocultural factors and reference groups that influence parents and legal guardians’ …
Job Demands That Influence Organizational Commitment Of Public Safety Telecommunicators,
2022
Walden University
Job Demands That Influence Organizational Commitment Of Public Safety Telecommunicators, Andre Jones
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
High job demands mean high turnover for public safety telecommunicators (also known as “9-1-1 call operators” or “emergency dispatch”). Personnel turnover place 9-1-1 call centers in an understaffed situation, which reduces operational effectiveness and increases risk to communities. Though public safety telecommunicators experience work-related stress due to job demands, organizational commitment, and operational impacts, the impact of job demands and its influence on organizational commitment is under-researched. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand job demands and the resources that influence organizational commitment of public safety telecommunicators. The classical organizational theory of scientific management, or Taylorism, was theoretical …
Experiences Of Employers Of Hispanic Immigrants And The Labor Shortage In The United States,
2022
Walden University
Experiences Of Employers Of Hispanic Immigrants And The Labor Shortage In The United States, Alba M Mathewson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractThere is a labor shortage in the United States that is ever increasing due to the changes in the immigration polices impacting Hispanic immigrants. Historically, Hispanic immigrants have made significant contributions to United States employers. However, recent changes to immigration policies have restricted the availability of Hispanic immigrants in the labor force due to the reduced number of visas. These changes could continue to diminish the global competitiveness of U.S. employers. Using the human capital theory, this narrative qualitative study investigated the lived experiences of employers regarding hiring Hispanic immigrants and employers’ perspectives on the impact Hispanic immigrants have on …
The Statistical Significance Of Juvenile Delinquency And Learning Disabilities,
2022
Walden University
The Statistical Significance Of Juvenile Delinquency And Learning Disabilities, Collette Erica Scandrett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Juvenile delinquency and recidivism have been consistent issues that seem to continually produce substantial numbers. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine learning disabilities among juveniles and determine their statistical significance to delinquency and recidivism. Durkheim’s theory of anomie and Merton’s anomie/strain theory were used as the theoretical framework to guide the study. Archived cases for 15,900 juveniles, 2,633 of whom were learning disabled, were collected from the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and the South Carolina Department of Education. To provide additional context, age, race, and sex were also analyzed. Chi-square tests were used to analyze …
Case Study: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities And Threats Analysis For My Brother’S Keeper Organization,
2022
Walden University
Case Study: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities And Threats Analysis For My Brother’S Keeper Organization, Tyriek Bobby Washington
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In this case study, strategies to increase the impact of mentorship programs and academic success of African American high school students were examined through the use of a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis. The purpose of this case study was to gather empirical data to identify opportunities for First Generation College Bound, Inc., an affiliate of the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative to strategically improve and expand their program. The research question focused on identifying the programs’ current administrative practices as well as areas to better engage and support mentees. Using the conceptual framework of Hersey and Blanchard’s …
Millennial Motivation For Nonprofit Arts And Culture Organizations,
2022
Walden University
Millennial Motivation For Nonprofit Arts And Culture Organizations, Rebekah Wagenbach
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many arts-related nonprofit organizations rely on a volunteer labor force and often face difficulties fulfilling their missions without successful recruitment and retention efforts. Millennials make up almost a third of the volunteer force. This research focused specifically on members of the Millennial generation and their relationship with arts and culture-related nonprofit organizations in their communities for the purpose of helping these types of organizations recruit, retain, and manage volunteers from this age group. The theoretical foundation for this research consisted of public service motivation theory and generational cohort theory. The research question examined the primary motivations for Millennial adults born …
Decreasing Ambiguity For Public Administrators Implementing The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Of 1976,
2022
Walden University
Decreasing Ambiguity For Public Administrators Implementing The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act Of 1976, Barbara Ahmed
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Abstract The U.S. Congress created and adopted the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) to address foreign diplomatic immunity matters. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to analyze the policy implications of implementing FISA by public administrators. Mettler and SoRelle’s policy feedback theory provided the theoretical foundation for this study. The area of interest for this study was the 50 U.S. states with a focus on two metropolitan areas that include a large diplomatic contingent. Data collected were 180 legal cases brought against foreign diplomats from 2016-2021. In addition, legal cases were retrieved from a legal database and analyzed …
Issues Facing Veterans In Higher Education,
2022
Walden University
Issues Facing Veterans In Higher Education, Charles Amankwaa
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The American GI Forum (AGIF) contains several programs and initiatives, with thesignificant focus being on supporting students. There is a need to better understand their needs as students so that the organization can better serve them. This study focused on the issues facing veteran students in higher education and the strategies that AGIF can adopt to better improve veteran students’ experiences while in university. The primary theory that guided this study was the appreciative education framework because it offered the theoretical infrastructure for educational practice by advocating for an adaptable, transformational, and interactive framework and was applicable to guiding organizational …
Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Social Intervention Policy To Curb Street Children Influx In Ghana,
2022
Walden University
Stakeholders’ Perspectives On Social Intervention Policy To Curb Street Children Influx In Ghana, Ismaila Hansmittson Awudu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Increasing street children influx in Accra, Ghana, is a challenge to the government, policymakers, and citizens despite the Child and Family Welfare Policy (CFWP) of the Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection to address this social problem. In 2018, an estimated 90,000 children lived on the streets in the Greater Accra Region. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on social intervention policies and programs and the effectiveness of the CWFP in curbing street children influx. Policy feedback theory was the theoretical foundation for the research. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with nine …
Georgia Public Fire Investigators’ Behavioral Approach To Fire Scene Investigation,
2022
Walden University
Georgia Public Fire Investigators’ Behavioral Approach To Fire Scene Investigation, Kyle R. Bradshaw
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Wrongful prosecutions for the crime of arson are occurring. An identified cause of this problem is the investigation processes used by public fire investigators. The purpose of this general qualitative study was to identify the targeted behaviors that influence public fire investigators when conducting fire scene investigation. Street-level bureaucracy theory indicates public fire investigators are street-level bureaucrats (SLBs). The intent of this study was to identify behavioral interventions that can be implemented to aid public fire investigators in their approach to fire scene investigation. Semistructured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of 10 public fire investigators in a metropolitan …
A Qualitative Analysis Of Lived Experiences Of Community Garden Participants In Local Food Deserts,
2022
Walden University
A Qualitative Analysis Of Lived Experiences Of Community Garden Participants In Local Food Deserts, Abigail Gwendolyn Brock
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Community gardens were designed to bring communities together while providing an area of comfort and solace, social interactions, and a physical place for those living in apartments or areas in which they are not able to garden. Often, community gardens are started by nonprofit organizations looking to solve problems that plague urban areas. An abundance of literature described and analyzed the role of community gardens in addressing food insecurities, but little has been done in understanding the experiences of participants in the garden. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to gather and identify the perceptions and thoughts of community …
Motivators, Barriers, And Facilitators For Hispanic Females To Become Police Officers,
2022
Walden University
Motivators, Barriers, And Facilitators For Hispanic Females To Become Police Officers, Reynaldo Caban
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The loss of public trust in police institutions across the United States has increased and continues to grow as negative police interactions are broadcast on the news and social media outlets. Fueling the problem are police departments that are not representative of the communities they serve. Marginalized individuals are less likely to be heard by representatives of police departments, yet these individuals are needed to change negative perceptions. Hispanic females were selected for this study as part of those marginalized individuals. A generic qualitative approach was used to build this research with representative bureaucracy theory as the theoretical framework to …
An Operations Manual To Replicate A Playground Program For Children With Special Needs In Global Regions,
2022
Walden University
An Operations Manual To Replicate A Playground Program For Children With Special Needs In Global Regions, Terry Collier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Physical disabilities restrict children’s motor abilities, affecting their participation in physical activities and play. But play area equipment can give children a way to participate in play regardless of their disability. The purpose of the study was to explore the need for an operations manual for nonprofit organizations when designing and developing inclusive play areas for children with special needs worldwide. The research question examined what processes during the design and development of inclusive play areas could be standardized with an operations manual. Interviews were conducted with two members with historical and operational knowledge of the organization. Transcribed data were …
Black Males Incarcerated And The Effect Upon Children Left Behind,
2022
Walden University
Black Males Incarcerated And The Effect Upon Children Left Behind, Cathy Marie Crutchfield
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Black men in the United States have been disproportionately removed from the lives of their families by means of incarceration for generations. Aggressive drug laws, racist policing strategies, and sentence disparities are contributing factors. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to examine how formerly incarcerated Black males perceived their incarceration affected the children they left behind while incarcerated. The research sample consisted of six former offenders. Each participant was at least eighteen years of age, Black, a parent at the time of incarceration, and a resident of Guilford County, NC, at the time of the offense. Each participant …
Determinates For Sustainability: Non-Profit Professional Membership Organization,
2022
Walden University
Determinates For Sustainability: Non-Profit Professional Membership Organization, Cindy T. Delu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nonprofit professional membership organizations have become increasingly present within specific fields, yet little is known about the capacities of these organizations to accurately represent their members and encourage others to be part of a specific community that offers goal-achieving opportunities. In this qualitative study, a framework was proposed to understand the representations needed in a professional nonprofit to aid in understanding how executive leaders use representation strategies to engage current members and potential prospects. The concepts of representation (COR) theory is a framework centered around five dimensions focused on relationships between the organization and its members to clarify and identify …
Restorative Justice And Recidivism In Formerly Incarcerated Women,
2022
Walden University
Restorative Justice And Recidivism In Formerly Incarcerated Women, Alfeia B. Devaughn-Goodwin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explored the experiences of nonviolent women offenders over the age of 50 of all ethnicities who were formerly incarcerated and their involvement with restorative justice and recidivism from a public policy perspective. Although there was prior research on reentry of ex-offenders, the problem was that few studies focused on the barriers and success factors of reentry services for older female ex-offenders 50 years or older. The purpose of the study was to explore restorative justice and recidivism in formerly incarcerated women who were nonviolent offenders in an East Coast state with a focus on the barriers and success …
Role Conflict, Work-Related Stress, And Correctional Officer Misconduct,
2022
Walden University
Role Conflict, Work-Related Stress, And Correctional Officer Misconduct, Donald Dula
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Correctional officer misconduct is a prevalent issue within U.S. correctional facilities that jeopardizes the protection and management of inmates. Research shows that correctional officers experience more work-related stress than individuals in other occupations, but it is unknown whether work-related stress and role conflict predict correctional officer misconduct. The purpose of this study was to examine role conflict and stress as predictors of correctional misconduct through the lens of transactional theory, role theory, and strain theory. A cluster sampling method was used to distribute surveys to 107 correctional officers in four New Jersey correctional facilities. The surveys contained items from the …
Toward Socially Equitable Conditions: Change In Complex Regulatory Systems,
2022
Antioch University - PhD Program in Leadership and Change
Toward Socially Equitable Conditions: Change In Complex Regulatory Systems, Katherine A. Hoffman
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
The purpose of this qualitative participatory action research was to explore how complexity is engaged and experienced in complex regulatory systems, and to understand how cannabis might be regulated in ways that lead to socially equitable conditions. This was accomplished by studying the lived experiences of governmental leaders charged with the responsibility of establishing regulatory frameworks for legalized cannabis where none previously existed. Using the learning history methodology, the study deeply explores the ways that complex systems coexist by capturing the lived experiences of research participants and enhance theoretical understanding of complex regulatory systems. Data collection occurred through reflective interviews, …
Fire Safety Education And Increasing Functioning Smoke Detectors In Residential Apartments,
2022
Walden University
Fire Safety Education And Increasing Functioning Smoke Detectors In Residential Apartments, Enrique Fernandez Robinson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The lack of functioning smoke detectors poses significant life safety risks to people in low-income residential communities. In 2019, a fire incident occurred in an urban Maryland community due to the lack of a functioning smoke detector. Although no deaths or injuries resulted, there was significant property damage and resident displacement. The purpose of this study was to assist a local fire department in an urban area of the state of Maryland with developing and implementing a fire safety community outreach program designed to reduce the percentage of residential homes in a low-income community without functioning smoke detectors. A qualitative …
Caregiver Perceptions Of The Helping Families In Mental Health Crisis Act,
2022
Walden University
Caregiver Perceptions Of The Helping Families In Mental Health Crisis Act, Odinakachi Chigewe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Caregivers often experience increased stress when raising children who have a mental illness. Awareness of the various challenges caregivers face enables the offering of improved support. The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016 (HR2646) improves and raises the profile of mental health within the government chart. This qualitative phenomenological study was guided by questions aimed at identifying caregiver perceptions of The Act and understanding caregiver input and opinions on the impact of this policy. Howlett’s five stream framework of the policy process and Kingdon’s multiple streams model provide the theoretical framework for this study. Individual telephonic interviews …
