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The Invisible Struggle: Exploring the Experiences of African American Women Diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Their Interactions with Healthcare Providers
No full textThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of African American women diagnosed with PCOS, focusing on their interactions with medical providers, perception of healthcare, and overall well-being. The cultural competence framework guided this study, and the patient-centered care model is a theory that operated within the broader cultural competence framework. The cultural competence framework and patient-centered care model took into consideration the systemic and individual issues that affect African American women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This study examined the difficulties African American women diagnosed with PCOS faced in healthcare, as well as their mental and emotional health and well-being. It also examined the literature gaps and future research considerations
Employee Commitment, Engagement, And Performance When Shifting To A Virtual Workplace
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the accelerated implementation of remote work, leading to a decline in employee attitudes toward organizational commitment and productivity following the shift to a virtual workplace. This shift has resulted in high turnover rates and difficulty achieving continued success. Previous research has focused on the impact of remote work on employee productivity but lacks data showing how to improve employee attitudes toward commitment in a remote work environment. This study used a fixed design with correlational methods to determine how employee attitudes toward commitment have been affected by the shift to a remote workplace, leading to decreased productivity and organizational commitment. The purpose of this study was to increase understanding of the reasons behind the decline in employee attitudes toward organizational commitment and productivity following the transition to a remote workplace. The findings indicate a statistically significant relationship between employee attitudes toward their organization, productivity, and organizational commitment
New Testament Household Codes and Contemporary Christians: Rejecting Patriarchy and Affirming the Lordship of Christ
No full textVirtually all considerations of human behavior operate under the assumption that there is such a thing as a family in every society, because the family is empirically ubiquitous. In every corner of the globe and as far back in time as our lenses of historical and anthropological research can peer, a small, kinship-structured unit is visible on the broad landscape of human existence.” This quote illustrates how the English word “family” disguises the social connection and complexity of household relationships over the wide portrait of human existence. It is widely accepted that the New Testament household codes were adopted from Greco-Roman cultural norms for promoting domestic and social order within the community and in the church by New Testament writers. One significant problem with the household codes found in the New Testament is that the application of these texts in a contemporary setting is not straightforward. This dissertation will examine the Greco-Roman and New Testament family codes from historical and biblical viewpoints, demonstrating that these laws were culturally related in ancient cultures but lack binding relevance in current contexts due to cultural disparities. Although the family regulations were more culturally binding in ancient cultures than in modern ones, this dissertation will illustrate the theological connection and relevance for both contexts. It will delineate the theological rationale for Paul and Peter\u27s references to home regulations in their epistles. It will also show the family regulations in the New Testament were not intended to endorse its patriarchal system as divinely sanctioned, but rather to direct Christians towards the example of humility and love shown by Jesus Christ
The Impact of Prohibition-Induced Entry-Barrier Restrictions on the Pace of Defense Innovation and the Mediating Effects of Turbulent Market Dynamics
No full textSince the U.S. Department of Defense implemented statutory prohibitions to mitigate risks in acquisition supply chains and to incorporate national security measures in the acquisition process, high entry barriers have emerged, raising concerns about a perceived decline in the pace of defense innovation. This study examined the impact of prohibition-induced entry barriers on the pace of innovation. It assessed the mediating influence of small business participation, market competition, supplier concentration, and supply chain risk. A concurrent mixed-methods approach was employed via 30 semi-structured interviews and 420 survey responses. The qualitative findings revealed industry experiences on how Section 889 of NDAA 2019 hindered innovation. The quantitative analysis confirmed a statistically significant positive relationship between entry barriers and the pace of innovation. It showed a bifurcated innovation landscape where large firms dominated, and small firms struggled to survive. The study found that market competition mediated this relationship in a statistically significant positive way, while supplier concentration and supply chain risk mediated this relationship in a statistically significant negative way. The study’s findings extend Resource Dependence Theory and merge it with the Schumpeterian hypothesis to form a new Regulatory-Induced Innovation Constraint Theory by demonstrating how regulatory interventions shape innovation in high-security industries. This study offers empirical contributions that inform defense acquisition policy, emphasizing the trade-offs between security-driven regulations and technological advancement. The implications for positive social change suggest fostering policy adaptations that balance national security objectives with the need to sustain innovation and market competitiveness in the defense sector
Egalitarianism: A Hermeneutical, Biblical-Theological and Logical Evaluation
No full textThere are several sensitive and polarized issues confronting the church in our day, one of them has turned egalitarians and complementarians into warring camps – men and women’s role in the home, church, and society. The last twenty years have seen an intensification in egalitarian publications. However, a critical examination of egalitarian theology in some major works presents a concerning deficit in adhering to the principles of biblical theology, hermeneutics, and logic. This literary research is a biblical canonical survey of egalitarian theology based on existing scholarly perspectives among North American evangelicals. It is apparent that egalitarian biblical theology lacks uniformity and retains a dichotomous position of a high view of scripture and feminism, as demonstrated in the study below. Though their hermeneutical theory, for the most part, is accurate, it grinds to a halt at the point of carrying out the actual duty of interpretation. Their argumentation and logic have sometimes occasioned an incoherent and problematic theology of God’s design for man and woman
The COVID-19 Pandemic and College Students\u27 Experiences: A Phenomenological Study
No full textThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and comprehend the lived experiences of college students at North Carolinian colleges and universities during the interruption and transitions of studies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This research used qualitative inquiry design and employed Schlossberg’s transition theory to guide the study. Schlossberg’s transition theory correlates with this research and phenomenological exploration because it underscores the varying abilities and incapacities of students to persist through their studies during challenging circumstances. The setting for this research was North Carolinian higher education institutions within Mecklenburg County which boast 17 colleges and universities within a 50-mile radius. From these settings, a sample size of 10 college students was derived. Data was collected via interviews, focus groups, and poems/prose. This qualitative research used phenomenological analysis while observing Moustakas’ technique to illuminate the experiences of participants and strategies of van Manen to resist the researcher’s interpretation of the phenomenon. The themes revealed through data analysis include – the online learning transition, educational support, psychological impact, and post-COVID-19 the path forward. Subthemes were also revealed and include internet and device access, students’ preparedness for online learning, instructor technological aptitude, access to officials & communication from officials, fear of the unknown & anxiety, depression & disappointment, social isolation, return to on-campus learning, and student viewpoints for higher education contingencies for future outbreaks
Describing the Lived Experiences of Professional School Counselors: Providing and Advocating for Services to Address Childhood Trauma
No full textThe professional school counselor’s role is to enhance student success by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. Professional school counselors often focus on addressing the needs of students impacted by trauma, who exhibit increased absences, behavioral challenges, and diminished academic performance. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenology study was to understand the lived experiences of professional school counselors providing and advocating for services to address childhood trauma. The American School Counselor (ASCA) National Model served as the structural framework, and the theory guiding this study was Urie Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. The research engaged 15 practicing professional school counselors from public schools in the Southeast region of the United States. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, transcribed, coded, and analyzed to identify themes that reflect the professional school counselors’ experiences. Findings revealed that professional school counselors built trust with students, conducted individual and small group sessions, and referred students to community resources. Participants described advocating for trauma-informed services by educating staff, collaborating with stakeholders, and using data to determine services. Additionally, supportive systems included engaged school leadership, community partnership, and professional networks, while barriers included high caseloads, limited training, and resistance from staff and administration. By applying the study’s findings, school administrators, counselor educators, and policymakers may provide professional school counselors with resources, training, and systemic support to improve the overall well-being of the students at home, school, and in the community
A Multiple-Case Study Exploring Ineffective Internal Communication Management Strategies of Small Businesses
No full textThe purpose of this qualitative, multiple-case study was to address a gap in the existing literature and to offer practical applications for small businesses with virtual employees regarding their internal communication management strategies. Previous research regarding internal communication management strategies predominantly concentrated on larger organizations. However, given the crucial role that small businesses play in the nation’s economy and the increasing employment of virtual employees, it was essential to explore the strategies employed by small businesses in the United States. For this study, 27 leaders from small businesses in the Midwest were interviewed. The findings indicated that organizations lacking effective internal communication management strategies tended to adopt inconsistent and informal practices, which resulted in frustration among leaders. These limited communication strategies created challenges in managing employee visibility, cohesion, and consistent messaging. The study also identified seven common barriers to effective internal communication management. These included inconsistent messaging, employee engagement issues, barriers to advancement for virtual employees, inconsistent and informal practices, difficulties in employee presenteeism and cohesion, employee overload, and the use of outward-facing indicators and personal familiarity rather than formal assessments. Furthermore, although it did not appear that ineffective internal communication management strategies negatively influenced job satisfaction, given that many of the organizations reported high retention rates, the potential negative influence of ineffective internal communication management strategies on job satisfaction could not be discounted, as only leaders were interviewed
Adverse Childhood Experiences: How They Shape Employees\u27 Perceptions, Experiences, and Performance in the Workplace
No full textThe influence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has been well researched, and the lifelong consequences of medical conditions have been documented. Recently, research has linked mental health concerns to ACEs, including depression, anxiety, and health risk behaviors. ACEs occur during important stages of childhood development and can disrupt these stages, leading to children learn maladaptive coping skills. The resultant maladaptive behaviors that are developed as a response to maltreatment may also hinder social relationships in adulthood. Given this, research is lacking on the influence of ACEs on perceptions in the workplace, especially from the employee’s perspective. This qualitative phenomenological study sought to understand from the employees’ perspective how ACEs shape employees’ behavior, perceptions, and performance in the workplace and their influence on the development of work relationships with supervisors and coworkers. Using the personal construct theory lens, ten clients were recruited from a private mental health practice in the Midwest to participate virtually in a recorded interview. The participants reported a range of scores from 1 to 7 on the ten-item ACEs questionnaire, with four reporting 4 or more. The sample demographic comprised six females, four males, and four who reported at least one disciplinary action. Thematic analysis revealed that participants employed both behavioral and emotional responses and resilience and coping responses to navigate the workplace. This study expanded the body of research knowledge on the influence of ACEs in the workplace, provided insights for Industrial/Organizational psychology practitioners, and suggested areas for further study
Are There Acculturative Differences Between Mono & Multiethnic Families
No full textThis study examines the differences in acculturation experiences between multiethnic and monoethnic Latino adolescents. Using a correlational quantitative design with multiple regression analyses, data was collected online from 100 participants (minors and adults) affiliated with the Spanish Eastern District of the Assemblies of God in the U.S. Northeast Corridor. The study found that age significantly predicted ethnic identity exploration, accounting for 21% of the variance: individuals aged 16–17 and 18–21 scored higher than those aged 13–15, while gender, ethnicity, and their interactions were not significant. For identity resolution, age (13–15 group) and gender emerged as significant predictors in a model explaining 16% of the variance; males scored significantly lower than females. In the affirmation model, significant predictors included age groups 13–15 and 18–21, male gender, multiethnic status, and an age-by-ethnicity interaction for the 18–21 cohort. Future research should broaden sampling across diverse regions and institutions, collect more nuanced demographic (including race and inclusive gender options), employ longitudinal mixed-methods with multidimensional measures and clear, age-appropriate language, and collaborate on multicultural curricula and small-group interventions to bolster early affirmation and external validity