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Exploring Effective Leadership Styles in Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Programs: A Qualitative Study
Get PDFThe purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to examine the perceptions of adolescent addiction treatment counselors regarding effective leadership styles in addressing organizational, employee, and clientele needs. The study focused on leadership in substance abuse treatment programs, particularly the roles that various leadership styles, such as situational, servant, and transformational leadership, play in improving communication, organizational cohesion, and client care. Participants were 15 adolescent addiction treatment program counselors who had worked for at least 1 year and were currently residing in the southwest United States. Drawing from the contingency theory of leadership, the research revealed that different leadership styles were more effective depending on specific situational factors, such as leader-member relations and task structure. The findings highlight the importance of leadership in fostering a collaborative, culturally competent healthcare environment that supports counselors’ success and enhances adolescent treatment outcomes. This research provides a foundation for future studies on leadership strategies in behavioral health settings, particularly in improving leadership practices that support organizational effectiveness, employee development, and better treatment outcomes for adolescents in substance abuse programs
Determining the Mental Health Climate of the Ministers of Christian Churches in Metro Vancouver After the Reopening of the Churches Since COVID-19 Closure
No full textThe burnout of ministers is real. Ministers are human, just like everyone else in the world. Too many people (such as church officials and leaders) underestimate the adverse effects of burned-out ministers in their churches. The pandemic had a huge impact on all the churches in Metro Vancouver, Canada. Ministers experienced exceptionally high stress and anxiety after the reopening of churches after the COVID-19 closure. Thus, the purpose of this DMIN action research project is to use the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), surveys, questionnaires, and interviews to research, qualify, and quantify the mental health climate of ministers in Metro Vancouver.
The mental health climates of church ministers from Vancouver and Burnaby were determined by using the MBI, a demographic survey, a ministerial and lifestyle survey, a questionnaire, as well as significant interview questions. The results reveal that the church ministers of Vancouver and Burnaby both regularly experience low to moderate levels of burnout. Although ministers in Vancouver experienced a high level of burnout, ministers in Burnaby experienced only moderate burnout when analyzed, geographically. This research further proved that the predictors of burnout of ministers were influenced by (1) their country of origin, (2) their number of children and dependents, (3) their ministry locations, (4) their mental health history, and (5) whether they have a self-care plan or not. This research is important as it presents a crucial triage to determine the mental health climate of Christian ministers at any moment in Metro Vancouver
The Perceived Impact of COVID-19 on the Grief Process of African American Adults
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected African Americans in the areas of infections, hospitalizations, and deaths. Research studies have historically focused primarily on the grief experiences of European Americans. The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study is to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the bereavement experience of African American adults. The theoretical frameworks used to guide this study were attachment theory, individual differences model, and meaning reconstruction model. Three research questions were the focus of the qualitative study: what are the lived grief experiences of African American adults who experienced the death of a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic, how do African Americans adults perceive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their grief process, and what methods did African American adults use to cope with the death of loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic? Data was collected using semi-structured interviews, focus groups and journal prompts and analyzed using thematic analysis method for identifying, examining, and reporting patterns within data. The findings of the study described the common experiences of African American adults who experienced the loss of a loved during the pandemic. Themes emerged from the data analysis. The study is significant to the mental health profession as it informs those who are working with African American adults concerning the impact of their loss and grief experiences. The study also addresses the gap in the literature on the grief experiences of African Americans and the impact of COVID-19 on this population
Examination of Supervisor Support of Worker Mental Health: A Quantitative Survey of Workplace Attitudes, Interventions, Values, and Support
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to help understand mental health in the workplace. The research aimed to examine how supervisor attitudes (stigma) toward mental health, staff care values, and organizational mental health intervention and prevention training predicted supervisor confidence in supporting workers experiencing mental health issues and supportive behavior of worker mental health. This quantitative, relational, cross-sectional research design used regression and moderation analyses to examine and measure the variables. Quantitative data from a closed-question survey was analyzed. The G*Power analysis determined that a minimum of 77 participants were needed for the study. Target participants were supervisors 18 years old and older, with at least 1 year of experience in their current position. The survey was developed in Qualtrics and distributed in English within the United States via email, social media, and the Liberty University psychology department. The survey was constructed from three distinct measures: the MH-WS (nine items), the OMS-WA short version, and the HoL instrument–Leader (value and behavior subscales), with 111 participants in the study. The results demonstrated there is no relationship between training and attitude and supervisor support of worker mental health. A significant relationship was found between supervisor staff care value and support of worker mental health. Organizations can utilize these findings to design targeted training programs that enhance workplace mental health literacy and to develop policies and procedures that foster a supportive mental health environment
To the Shores of Tripoli: America’s First Crusade to Cement Her Sovereignty
Get PDFThe First Barbary War, also known as the Tripolitan War, is the conflict that set the tone for American sovereignty. The results of this research show that the Tripolitan War was about more than simply America’s right to exercise trade freely in the Mediterranean and North Africa. This was, in a sense, the litmus test for the new nation that would prove to be challenging to its Christian values. It can be concluded that Thomas Jefferson sanctioned the Augustinian campaign to not only benefit America, but all parties wishing to operate in the Mediterranean freely
The British Invasion of Tea: How Advertising Wars Influenced America\u27s Tea Drinking Habbits
Get PDFThis paper examines the historical shift in American tea consumption from green to black tea during the early to mid-20th century. Initially, green tea from China and Japan was predominant in the U.S. until the 1920s. The transformation to black tea was spearheaded by British tea growers from India, notably through the strategic marketing efforts of Sir Charles Higham and the India Tea Growers Association (ITGA). Their campaigns focused on aligning black tea with American tastes, distancing it from its British colonial connotations, and leveraging global trade dynamics. The influence of World War II further entrenched black tea\u27s dominance, with the India Tea Market Expansion Board (ITMEB) continuing to reshape public perception through innovative advertising that promoted black tea as a modern, vital beverage, while also addressing brewing methods and gender stereotypes in tea consumption. This research highlights the significant role of advertising, historical events, and cultural identity in altering consumer preferences, leaving an enduring impact on American tea culture
Diabetic Retinopathy: A Pathophysiological Discussion
Get PDFDiabetic retinopathy is a severe complication of diabetes that is capable of causing vision loss or blindness. As a result of hyperglycemia, the disease increases oxidative stress and activates biochemical processes such as the Hippo pathway and the complement system to cause significant damage to the retina. Overexpression of BTG1 and microRNA-183 enables activation of biochemical pathways that lead to negative effects on the retinal vascular endothelium including angiogenesis and inflammation. Conventional methods of diagnosis for diabetic retinopathy include fundus examination, nucleoside detection, and optical coherence tomography angiography. Photocoagulation and hormonal intravitreal injection are the most popular current treatments, while research continues on the potential of new treatments that inhibit retinopathy-inducing proteins and microRNA
A Rhetorical Analysis of the Emasculation of Men Through Televised Forums of Entertainment
Get PDFWhat constitutes manliness stands on the brink of collapse. Society wages war on the idea of biological men and women. This simultaneously blurs the lines of the distinctive characteristics that define a man such as initiative, protective instincts, self-control, and leadership. Media forums act as a reflection as well as an influencing medium for a cultural body. Films have fundamentally changed their depiction of men in television since the 1960s and 1970s. Manliness is being redefined through films\u27 depictions of a man, as well as by societal movements such as feminism. Men are being emasculated in society today, which is depicted and therefore enforced in the consumption of television series, films, and commercials
A Qualitative Case Study on Administrators’ Leadership Practices to Improve Academic Achievement for African Americans in an Urban Elementary School in the Southeastern United States
Get PDFThis qualitative intrinsic study aimed to understand what leadership practices administrators used to improve African American academic achievement in an urban school in the Southeastern United States. Bandura\u27s theory of self-efficacy offered a structure to address the central research question: What key elements of leadership practices will best improve the academic achievement of African American children in an urban elementary school? The sample included teachers, parents, and administrators in an urban school in the Southern United States. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires. A thematic analysis approach was used for data analysis. Data collection yielded the following themes: principal engagement, principals as drivers of culture, principals and collective efficacy, and leadership qualities that affect student achievement. The data analysis’ empirical, practical, and theoretical implications, as well as recommendations for future research, were identified
Understanding Employee Performance in Technology-Mediated Environments
Get PDFThe purpose of this qualitative flexible design single case study was to expand the understanding of the dynamics behind performance management in technology-mediated environments and the effect it has on organizational outcomes. Managers in technology-mediated environments struggle to exercise control due to the inadequacy of existing performance management tools designed for traditional settings, which are not adequate in remote and hybrid work contexts. The study was conducted using a constructivist paradigm and a single-case study research design, employing semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and archival data analysis. Data from all sources were coded using NVivo, applying first- and second-cycle coding processes to discover broad patterns and themes. The eligible population consisted of supervisors at the Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition Management and Integration Center (AMIC), with 37 participants contributing through 22 semi-structured interviews and four focus groups. Findings revealed four high-level themes: Leader Adaptations and Communication Practices, Supervisory Perception of Performance and the Challenges of Assessment, Evolving Team Dynamics and Leader Roles, and Employee Engagement, Culture, Recruitment, and Retention. Supervisors reported that performance in technology-mediated environments was mixed, contingent on employee motivation, organizational support, and supervisory engagement. The study confirmed that a lack of standardized performance management tools necessitated the use of improvised tracking methods. Supervisors adapted by implementing trust-based leadership strategies, increased intentional communication, and flexible oversight techniques to maintain performance levels. The findings underscore the need for structured onboarding, performance frameworks, and enhanced training to support effective leadership in technology-mediated work contexts