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 …
Climbing The Economic Ladder - Doing Business In Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Using Sdg-Related Policies,
2022
Walden University
Climbing The Economic Ladder - Doing Business In Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Using Sdg-Related Policies, Romena Tamira L.V. Browne
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Through Invest SVG, a statutory body under the auspices of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, and Information Technology, the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was seeking to develop a policy environment that was conducive to optimal growth for private sector development, in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals. The outcomes of such endeavors may include but are not limited to higher levels of employment, revenue generation, and economic growth. In this study, two primary areas were addressed: the regulatory weaknesses for doing business in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, using the criteria outlined in The Ease of …
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 …
Probation Department Culture And Promotion Policies,
2022
Walden University
Probation Department Culture And Promotion Policies, Paul Chavez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
With management influence evolving in organizations, changes occur slower than anticipated. The problem in my study addressed how management controls promotional policies for probation officers. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate whether management has control over probation promotional policies. Maslov’s theory of self-realization was incorporated into the theoretical framework for my research. Audio interviews were conducted with 15 participants who were non managerial probation officers who had no subordinates. Data analysis included key elements impacting morale in the workplace, employee evaluations, training, and communications. The conclusion showed there was a need to improve several promotional policies based …
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 …
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 …
Monitoring And Evaluation Of The Egyptian National Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Efforts/ رصد وتقييم الجهود الوطنية للتخفيف والتكيف مع آثار تغير المناخ في مصر,
2022
American University in Cairo
Monitoring And Evaluation Of The Egyptian National Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Efforts/ رصد وتقييم الجهود الوطنية للتخفيف والتكيف مع آثار تغير المناخ في مصر, Amira Mousa, Amira Mostafa Ahmed, Nada Elbakri, Sohaila Essam Gaheen
Papers, Posters, and Presentations
Egypt has a medium overall score in climate mitigation efforts according to the Climate Change Performance Index (Germanwatch, 2021) and a relatively low performance in the adaptation measures when compared with other African countries such as Kenya (Pörtner et al., 2022). This policy paper aims to examine the current efforts by Egypt to monitor and evaluate its mitigation and adaptation efforts and review what similar countries have done in this regard. Hence, the paper will then provide policy alternatives to ensure a workable Monitoring and Evaluation Framework that considers the Egyptian context and the current policy environment. The Monitoring and …
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, …
Governance Of Risk Management Programs: Learning From Quebec's Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program,
2022
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Governance Of Risk Management Programs: Learning From Quebec's Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program, Frederick Clerson
Public Policy Faculty & Graduate Student Publications and Presentations
Involving stakeholders in program decision-making can support existing programs and reduce tensions against the state. However, to be involved, stakeholders may request specific mechanisms to influence program design or outcomes. This paper analyzes the design of four consultation mechanisms and the resultant stakeholder experiences in a provincial Canadian program called Farm Income Stabilization Insurance (FISI). The program offers a protection against low prices. The findings of this paper are based on 18 semi-structured interviews conducted with current and former participants familiar with the mechanisms. An analysis is accomplished through Arnstein’s ladder of citizen participation and Glasser’s choice theory. Results show …
Preferences For Paid Paternity Leave Availability, Lengths Of Leave Offerings, And Government Funding Of Paternity Leaves In The United States,
2022
Ohio State University
Preferences For Paid Paternity Leave Availability, Lengths Of Leave Offerings, And Government Funding Of Paternity Leaves In The United States, Chris Knoester, Qi Li
Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications
This study analyzes 2012 General Social Survey data (N = 1,089) about preferences for paid paternity leave availability, lengths of leave offerings, and government funding of leaves. It highlights gender and gendered parenting role attitudes as predictors of leave preferences. Descriptive results revealed sizable (i.e., 53 percent) support for leave availability and moderate (i.e., 33 percent) support for some government funding; still, only modest (i.e., five weeks) lengths of leave offerings were desired. Regression results indicated that women were typically more likely than men to support more generous leave offerings. Consistently, dual-earner expectations were positively associated with preferences for more …
Terrorism Preparedness, Collaboration, And Organizational Culture In The National Capital Region,
2022
Walden University
Terrorism Preparedness, Collaboration, And Organizational Culture In The National Capital Region, Anderson Percival Padmore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Abstract Terrorism preparedness is essential for federal, state, and local governments. However, literature indicated that local governments may not be ready to respond to a terrorist event. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine terrorism preparedness levels related to collaboration in the National Capital Region (NCR) of the United States to determine first responders’ perspectives regarding challenges of organizational change. The research questions for this study concentrated on the evaluation of terrorism- preparedness and organizational changes among first response agencies since 2014, Schein’s ideas of organizational cultural change were the theoretical foundation. Four NCR public safety agencies were …
Exploring Infant Massage As Standard Nonpharmacological Treatment For Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome,
2022
Walden University
Exploring Infant Massage As Standard Nonpharmacological Treatment For Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, Christine Ann Perez
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The opioid epidemic in the United States has increased opioid use in women of reproductive age, leading to in utero exposure causing withdrawal symptoms in newborns known as neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). State perinatal quality collaboratives (SPQCs) have been used in hospitals with quality initiatives (QIs) to improve standardization for NOWS; however, there remains a gap in knowledge in interventions to support the mother-infant dyad such as infant massage. This general qualitative research study explored the process and experiences of implementing infant massage as a standard practice for NOWS to inform national, state, and local policy. Participants in the …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30-Day Readmission Rates In California, Illinois, And New York,
2022
Walden University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30-Day Readmission Rates In California, Illinois, And New York, Theresa Teverbaugh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have implemented financial penalties to reduce hospital readmissions for various conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As a result, hospital administrators explore ways to prevent financial penalties for excessive COPD 30-day hospital readmissions. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine if there was a correlation between hospital Medicare reimbursement, quality-of-care measures related to patient satisfaction, and 30-day readmissions rates for COPD patients in California, Illinois, and New York. The quality-of-care measures included communication with nurses, communication with doctors, the hospital staff's responsiveness, and medicine communication. The secondary data were …
Barriers In Quality Healthcare Delivery In The Veterans Healthcare Systems,
2022
Walden University
Barriers In Quality Healthcare Delivery In The Veterans Healthcare Systems, Kelly A. Walker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The VHA and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) have been labeled negligent in providing healthcare for U.S. veterans. Strategies to resolve the problems included legislative changes, watchdog responsibilities, and removal of top officials within the VA. The case studies presented underscore reported problems within Veterans Healthcare Systems. The present research was conducted to determine if the negligence was the result of a toxic work environment and whether the problems continue to affect healthcare delivery to U.S. veterans. Beccaria’s Rational Choice Theory served as the theoretical basis of the research. A mixed method, transformative design was used to conduct the study. …
Work Engagement In A Changing Nonprofit Environment,
2022
Walden University
Work Engagement In A Changing Nonprofit Environment, Shukura Crevelle
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Employee engagement is defined as a positive, fulfilling, work-related state of mind and describes work team members who gain a sense of connection in what they do. This has an impact on the physical, mental, and emotional health of the employee and the health of the organization. There was a need to explore contributing factors to employee engagement in a changing remote organization because there was a current gap in the literature regarding employee engagement and organizational change. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore causes to low engagement among employees in a nonprofit organization located in the …
Stakeholder Perceptions Regarding The Impact Of Creative Placemaking On Homelessness In Neighborhoods Experiencing Gentrification,
2022
Walden University
Stakeholder Perceptions Regarding The Impact Of Creative Placemaking On Homelessness In Neighborhoods Experiencing Gentrification, Vanessa Renee Frazier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Urban planning and community development scholars continue to be interested in creative placemaking, a process meant to facilitate strategic partnerships between public and private sectors, art and culture communities, and community sectors, and the role it plays within the displacement of residents living in gentrified neighborhoods. However, researchers have found that the implementation of creative placemaking results in gentrification-related outcomes. Researchers have found a connection between the lack of affordable housing and gentrification-related displacement when creative placemaking is implemented. Researchers have suggested that stakeholder decisions direct the outcomes related to the implementation of creative placemaking; however, there is a lack …
Perceptions Of School Counselors And Teachers Regarding The Communities In Schools Model,
2022
Walden University
Perceptions Of School Counselors And Teachers Regarding The Communities In Schools Model, Amy M. Gates
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Lower graduation rates among Black, Latino, and low-income students negatively impact individuals, families, and communities. The Communities in Schools (CIS) model was widely used in urban school districts due to suggested positive outcomes butwas underrepresented in current independent research. Using Benet’s polarities of democracy as the theoretical framework, this qualitative case study allowed for the collection and analysis of perceptions of educators within the Atlanta Public Schools (APS). The results of this study suggested social change implications related to increasing manpower in urban high schools and the development and use of comprehensive student support services to reach more at-risk students. …
Factors That Predict Prescription Opioid Misuse By Type Of Healthcare Insurance Coverage,
2022
Walden University
Factors That Predict Prescription Opioid Misuse By Type Of Healthcare Insurance Coverage, Keon Green
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The opioid epidemic remains one of the leading causes of unintended deaths in the United States and is still one of the focal points of the public health field. Previous research has increased awareness of the opioid crisis and has focused on sociodemographic factors that may cause or predict prescription opioid misuse. The purpose of this study was to investigate sociodemographic factors that may predict prescription opioid misuse while controlling for healthcare insurance. The theoretical foundation for this secondary data analysis project was the socioecological model using the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The population was 56,136 …
Perception Of Racial Minorities And Police Officers Involving Use Of Force,
2022
Walden University
Perception Of Racial Minorities And Police Officers Involving Use Of Force, Linda L. Hester
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although police training, codes of ethics, and use of force policies are in place at police departments, the problem is there is a lack of standardization involving use of force by police officers, which is triggering community concerns between police officers and racial minorities. The present study built on the work of Riter by exploring perceptions and lived experiences of racial minorities involving police officers’ use of force based on fear, trust, and confidence. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore whether lived experiences of racial minority citizens differ from police officers regarding use of force in a …
Value Co-Creation Paradigm Framework For Integrating Evidence-Based Practices In Child Welfare,
2022
Walden University
Value Co-Creation Paradigm Framework For Integrating Evidence-Based Practices In Child Welfare, Georgina Horton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractAlthough there has been increased utilization of evidence-based practice (EBP) in child welfare services, it has not been comprehensively incorporated or fully embraced by key decision makers. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore a value co-creation (VCC) paradigm as a viable framework for collaboration between stakeholders in child welfare, and to explore what attitudes are necessary to enable child welfare stakeholders. The VCC paradigm framework comprising three elements (engagement platforms, experience domains, and capability ecosystems) was used to guide the study. Data were collected from semi structured, in-depth interviews with four key decision makers in the …
