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Happiness, Trust, and Mental Fitness in the Workplace: Part I
Get PDFThis paper reflects a starting point for a research agenda focused on happiness in the workplace. Researchers start with an understanding of what is already known before stepping forward into hypothesis development and data collection. This paper reflects a literature review focused on happiness and trust in the workplace. This is a relevant component of professional success for both the employee and the organization. This area of research overlaps with the growing profession and industry of Executive Coaching, which looks to optimize the employee’s professional and personal potential. Trust is a related factor that aligns with employee peace and happiness
Strategic Solutions for Effective Data Collection and Analysis in Nonprofit Organizations
Get PDFData collection and analysis play a critical role in enhancing decision-making, improving program outcomes, and increasing stakeholder involvement within nonprofit organizations. However, many nonprofits encounter challenges such as limited resources, inadequate data management expertise, and concerns over data privacy and quality. This paper explores these common obstacles and presents strategic solutions that leverage technology, collaboration, and innovative practices to optimize data management in the nonprofit sector. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, interviews, and literature reviews, this study provides actionable recommendations to strengthen data processes and maximize organizational impact
Practicing what we preach: An understanding of vocal hygiene knowledge and practices in professional voice-users
No full textWhile numerous factors contributing to vocal fatigue have been identified, there\u27s limited research on why individuals educated about vocal fatigue fail to demonstrate healthy vocal behaviors. Studies indicate that teachers and speech-language pathologists face a significant risk of voice fatigue (Moreno et al., 2022), with approximately 71.13% of speech-language pathologists reporting it (Joseph et al.2020). The purpose is to investigate the correlation between vocal fatigue knowledge and vocal habits, exploring how understanding vocal fatigue influences professionals\u27 vocal behaviors.
The study involves 36 participants, including 12 speech-language pathologists, 12 early childhood education teachers, and 10 singers. Participants will complete a survey on vocal hygiene habits and knowledge of vocal fatigue. Data will be analyzed to understand the relationship between vocal fatigue knowledge and practice among professionals who rely on their voice. These findings are crucial for addressing vocal fatigue in individuals, particularly those in vocally demanding occupations
Interplay of Quorum-Sensing Molecules and Yeast Growth Dynamics: Insights from Strain-Specific Responses
No full textThis study investigates the impact of quorum-sensing molecules (QSMs) on the growth of five yeast strains, including Candida albicans, two novel strains from blueberry surfaces (NPBB1 and NPBB2), and two laboratory standard strains (L5487 and L5489). QSMs, known for their potential as anti-microbial agents due to their ability to disrupt microbial social behaviors, are particularly relevant in combating biofilm-associated infections, where microbial communities exhibit heightened resistance to traditional antimicrobial treatments. Optimal pH and temperature conditions for yeast growth were first established for each strain. Subsequently, three QSMs—farnesol, 2-dodecanol, and 2-phenylethanol—were introduced at specified concentrations into liquid cultures of the yeast strains. Following a two-day incubation period, yeast cell quantification revealed distinct effects of the QSMs on planktonic growth across the various strains. Notably, the results demonstrate strain-specific responses to the QSMs, suggesting a nuanced interplay between QSMs and yeast growth dynamics. These findings underscore the significant role of QSMs in mediating yeast communication and social behaviors. By elucidating the differential effects of QSMs on yeast strains, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of microbial interactions and may inform the development of novel antimicrobial strategies targeting quorum-sensing pathways
Making Way: A Methods Experiment with Arts-Based Embodied Postformal Autoethnography to Prepare for Research-As-Community Building with a Diverse Urban Elementary School
Get PDFUsing autoethnographic, arts-based, and embodied methods, this postformal dissertation study establishes the first of a two-part research-as-community-building template designed with racially and socioeconomically diverse school communities in mind. Imagined as a double helix in an echo of human DNA, it describes an arts-based, embodied self-study (Helix 1) as a prerequisite for later study of community (Helix 2, not yet complete) typified by mindful engagement across socially constructed lines of difference and attention to the potential building blocks of collaborative leadership across those same lines. As a prerequisite to community work, I explored my lifetime encounters with others of difference (Chang, 2008) by creating, analyzing, and interpreting 74 individual crayon/watercolor/salt artworks representing my memories of key historical encounters and relationships. The collective artwork (Glyph Spiral) and the stories it contains form a model classroom for the practice of critical pedagogy as ontoepistemology (Kress & Lake, 2018). Lessons have surfaced about seeing and being seen, sharing, slowing down, structural awareness, feelings and healing, and working with memory, history, and time. Each finding is relevant to the future community work, to the experience of researchcreation (Springgay & Truman, 2017), and to arts-based research (ABR) in general. This methodological experiment is my first step in exploring how creative, embodied research-ascommunity- building might work as Family Community Collaboration (FCC) (Ishimaru et al., 2019) and support a movement toward beloved community (Kipton, 2016) in the context of diverse schools
Exploring Music Therapists\u27 Experiences of Utilizing a Family-Based Approach with Children Receiving Palliative Care
Get PDFThis research study explored the experiences of three music therapists who employ a family-based approach with families whose children are receiving palliative care. Literature addressing the benefits of music therapy for people in palliative care exists, but little is known about the lived experience of music therapists who work in these settings. Music therapists were recruited through purposive sampling. Through phenomenological microanalysis, eight themes emerged: Family-based approach is natural, yet nuanced; the sacredness of the therapeutic relationship; positive memory making through legacy as a means to family connectedness; vicarious trauma; intentional self-care and coping; feeling siloed and experiencing challenges within the hospital dynamic; motivation for music therapy work with pediatric patients and their families; finding fulfillment, and a sense of purpose, and joy in the work. Some themes were further developed through sub-themes. The global distilled essence revealed that music therapists bear witness to various traumas throughout their experience. The experience of music therapists in this study revealed how the therapeutic relationship is an essential element of this work that provides significant purpose to the music therapist. Further recommendations, such as education, advocacy, and the implementation of further support systems in medical settings are suggested
Experiences in Vocal Psychotherapy of a Music Therapy Intern with Post-Covid Symptoms
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to explore my experiences in vocal psychotherapy as a music therapy intern with Long COVID symptoms. This study employed a first-person qualitative research design by assessing two personal therapy sessions with heuristic inquiry. I analyzed my experience as a client receiving 60-minute individual vocal psychotherapy sessions. The music therapist was a trained (certified) vocal psychotherapist with at least five years of clinical practice. Data were collected from recorded session audio/video and personal journals. The recorded session audio/video were transcribed so the data could be analyzed. I asked and answered the research questions as this study employed a first-person research design focusing on my experience. During the data analysis process, five themes were identified: Outer Strength, Inner Strength, Embrace What I Have, Inhale the Good, Exhale the Bad, and Thankful to Be Alive. By participating in the vocal psychotherapy sessions and experiencing the vocal psychotherapy techniques and methods, I was able to not only begin healing from past traumas experienced during my hospitalization for COVID-19 but cope with my Long COVID symptoms and live my life more fully. Although my experience and reflection were subjective, I aimed to achieve the goal of this study, in line with the heuristic inquiry that values uniqueness. Further research may be conducted involving quantitative research using a survey-based method to address the insight into the struggles of long haulers with primary Long COVID symptoms and examining clinical outcomes during or after participating in vocal psychotherapy
From Classrooms to Boardrooms: Enhancing Mentorship Programs Through Strategic Partnerships on Long Island
Get PDFThis research paper presents a comprehensive analysis and strategic recommendations from a Capstone project conducted by undergraduate students at Molloy University’s School of Business in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island (BBBSLI). During the Spring 2024 semester, eleven students working in small teams addressed the primary objective to enhance engagement and increase the recruitment of mentors and mentees across three key areas: school districts, colleges and universities, and corporations and organizations on Long Island
Driving Visitor Acquisition and Engagement for a New Museum Celebrating the History of Disabilities
Get PDFThe authors summarize the efforts and results of students in an undergraduate Capstone course at Molloy University’s School of Business. In the Fall 2023 semester, 15 students worked in three teams to help The Viscardi Center plan for a one-of-a-kind national museum celebrating the history of disabilities. Viscardi is an acclaimed Long Island (NY) based nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, employing, and empowering children, adults, and veterans with disabilities or similar needs. To help executives with planning, students conducted research on attracting institutional visitors and individuals, families, and tourists; and, developed themes for compelling exhibits with supporting educational content for use in- and outside of the Museum. Students then delivered research findings and recommendations in business reports and presentations at the end of the semester. Recommendations were based on industry, comparison museums, and organizational research, and included implementation plans, potential benefits, risks and mitigation efforts, and more. Viscardi is a repeat Capstone client which demonstrates an appreciation for the high-quality work of Molloy business students. Capstone is a required culminating course for all Molloy business students in their final year or semester. It involves a mixed methods approach using the flipped classroom with community-based experiential learning projects
Exploring Undergraduate Student Perceptions of Career Readiness: A Survey Methodology Approach
Get PDFThis quantitative study examined undergraduate students’ perceptions of career readiness. In the post-COVID employment landscape, a greater need exists to examine how students perceive their skills and preparedness to enter the workforce. Specifically, the study explored ways participants engaged with the career services and examined factors within diverse student demographics such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and first-generation college status for potential impact on their perceptions of career readiness. The research was guided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE, 2023) Career Readiness Competencies of career and self-development, communication, equity and inclusion, professionalism, teamwork, and technological proficiency, as well as Bourdieu’s theory of capital (1986). The study utilized a quantitative cross-sectional survey design to gather online data from 106 graduating seniors at a small, private suburban university in the New York metro area. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted to test the research hypotheses. The results showed a significant difference in the utilization of career services, with many students only using the services during their senior year. They indicated that GPA was the only factor that was significantly related to the undergraduate students’ perceptions of career readiness. Although other demographic characteristics were not significant factors, they were further discussed in the context of Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital to address the discrepancies. Recommendations from this study include the need for early and continuous engagement with career services to increase career readiness skills while emphasizing the need for individualized services to support the needs of the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the student population. This study integrated theoretical insights with practical competencies to recommend higher education institutions to develop inclusive and effective career readiness initiatives