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Virtual Music Education: An Examination of Experiences of a Post-COVID Virtual Elementary Music Program
Get PDFThis study focused on a three-year phenomenon that occurred at five Title I California elementary schools that took part in a post-COVID-19 virtual music program where the teacher was remote and third- through fifth-grade students were together in their classrooms. This event occurred as an attempt to provide music education to students who had no access to music education. The participants were the general classroom teachers who were physically in the classroom with the students. The participants’ experiences provided the results of this transcendental phenomenological study via interviews. These interviews offered valuable insight into the perspectives and experiences of the classroom teachers, who remarked on the structure, format, accessibility, and effectiveness of the virtual music program. Analyzing the results also provided more information about the program, student engagement, and music education that students received before, during, and after the implementation of the virtual music program
Fire Officer Leadership: Understanding the Lived Experience of New Firefighters
Get PDFThis qualitative phenomenological study looked into how newer firefighters experienced working under fire officer leaders who utilized laissez-faire leadership tendencies. The goal of the study was to better understand what this kind of leadership looks like in the fire service and how it affects newer members in their day-to-day lives as well as emergency scenarios. Twelve firefighters from different departments across Utah were interviewed, and all participants had less than three years of experience. The interviews focused on the participants’ experiences, challenges, and feelings when working under this particular leadership style. Each transcript was reviewed and coded using an inductive approach to identify common themes. There were two main research questions guiding the study, the first was how do less experienced firefighters (less than three years) describe their lived experience with serving under laissez-faire leadership tendencies. The next one was how do less experienced firefighters (less than three years) perceived leaders who use laissez-faire tendencies in their day-to-day operations and work. The findings showed that while some participants felt empowered and appreciated the independence, others felt unsupported, frustrated, or left to figure things out on their own. Trust, team dynamics, and the timing of when autonomy was given all played an important role in how leadership was received. While this study isn’t meant to speak for all firefighters, it does shed light on how hands-off leadership can impact those who are still trying to find their footing in the fire service
Decreasing the Incidence of Healthcare Associated Presure Injuries in the Acute Care Setting
No full textHealthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPIs) can cause great harm to vulnerable patients. Acquiring a HAPI during hospitalization can result in delayed wound treatment, prolonged hospitalization, risk for infection, reimbursement issues for the facility, and delayed patient discharge. Avoiding these injuries is essential to improve patient outcomes. Research reveals that the implementation of nurse education and two registered nurse skin assessments on admission, instead of one nurse skin assessment, can decrease the incidence of healthcare-associated pressure injuries. Using the Iowa model, the goal of this scholarly project is to implement evidence-based research to change the current process and decrease the incidence of healthcare-associated pressure injury. Implementation of staff educational interventions related to facility protocols, documentation, and appropriate staging, revealed increased staff confidence, increased nursing knowledge, and decreased incidence of healthcare-associated pressure injuries over the 12-week implementation phase
Predictors of Self-Efficacy in Single Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Get PDFSingle mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant difficulties. Challenges faced by these women have notable impacts on their psychological well-being and subsequently their families. Self-efficacy is a key construct to understanding psychological well-being and potentially a key area of intervention for these mothers. This study examined the factors of health care alliance, perceived social supports, and religious coping on maternal self-efficacy in 87 single mothers of children with autism. Findings from a regression analysis suggested that these variables have predictive power regarding maternal self-efficacy, F (4, 82) = 3.721, p =.008. Though when analyzed individually,© no one factor was statistically significant, healthcare alliance, as measured by the Health Care Alliance Questionnaire, exhibited promise as a significant predictive factor (p = .058). Further investigation is warranted to better understand the factors impacting maternal self-efficacy in this population of single mothers
A Qualitative Phenomenological Study of the Role of Spiritual Mindfulness Practices in Coping with Divorce Loss in Christian Women
Get PDFThis phenomenological study aims to understand the role of spiritual mindfulness practices in counseling individuals who have experienced divorce. The theory guiding this study is the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, which recognizes the interconnectivity and mutual influence of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. This data will be descriptive, using open-ended interview questions. Data analysis will be thematic. The study participants are women who self-identify as Christian at 1-10 years post-divorce. The independent variable is spiritual mindfulness practices. The dependent variables are women who self-identify as Christian at 1-10 years post-divorce
Evaluating Mental Health Providers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Stigma among Teenagers Aged 13 to 19 Years with Mental Illness
Get PDFLimited knowledge and poor attitudes among mental health providers contribute to stigma towards individuals with mental illness, adversely affecting treatment experience and outcomes. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an educational intervention in improving mental health providers’ knowledge and attitudes toward stigma-based practices. The clinical question stated: Among mental health providers, does an educational intervention, compared to standard practice, improve knowledge and attitudes of stigma and promote evidence-based care delivery to teenagers aged 13 to 19 with mental illness within six weeks? The Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) was used as a framework for implementing this study. The quasi-experimental design was adopted with increased knowledge and positive attitude as the measurable outcomes. The study was conducted in the outpatient psychiatric clinic, utilizing a convenient sample of 10 participants. A pretest was administered, followed by the intervention, and then a post-test was administered to assess changes in knowledge and attitude. A knowledge questionnaire, the Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers-15 tool, and a focus group discussion questionnaire were used in data collection. A paired t-test, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and thematic analysis were employed in data analysis. The results showed a statistically significant change in knowledge of stigma and stigma-based practices in mental health services. Participants also showed a positive attitude after the educational intervention. The study has implications for practice change, proving the efficacy of an anti-stigma educational intervention in transforming mental health providers’ knowledge and attitudes and improving access to mental health services among teenagers with psychiatric illness
The Role of Standard Business and Biblical Principles in the Strategic Human Resource Management Practices of Contemporary Protestant Churches
Get PDFStrategic Human Resource Management (HRM) practices have consistently evolved in the for-profit business sector to support business profitability. Nonprofit organizations have also adopted strategic HRM practices. Despite their status as tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, contemporary Protestant churches have not been included in the current literature discussing the use of strategic HRM practices in nonprofit organizations. Adoption of an HRM strategy varies across the spectrum of nondenominational Christian churches, and churches that are affiliated with a denomination. This qualitative study assesses the leadership perspective of five local churches to determine how standard business practices and biblical principles combine to create a formal or informal HRM strategy. Five Christian church leaders were surveyed to understand the formal or informal HRM strategy at work in their organizations. Based on the responses of the church leaders in this study, three primary factors impact a church’s ability to adopt new business practices for an HRM strategy: denominational affiliation, membership size, and the institutional age of the church. This study’s findings also argue that the biblical principles of servant leadership, the Body of Christ, equipping the saints, and stewardship are crucial tenets of the human resource strategy of churches, differentiating them from other nonprofit organizations. The findings of this study hold value for churches without an HRM strategy by providing an understanding of the benefits of a formal HRM strategy. This study also showcases how churches can adopt standard business practices for organizational growth and stability while maintaining biblical and spiritual integrity
Onboarding and Sense of Belonging: A Moderated Mediation Analysis
Get PDFExtensive research has examined the link between onboarding and employees’ sense of belonging, yet no known studies have explored whether the type of onboarding—delivered in-person, remotely, or through virtual platforms—affects this relationship. This quantitative, correlational study investigated how onboarding quality relates to employees’ sense of belonging, whether purpose in life mediates this relationship, and whether onboarding type moderates it. A sample of full-time employees (N = 112), onboarded within the past 12 months, completed validated measures assessing onboarding quality, purpose in life, and sense of belonging. Results showed a significant positive correlation between onboarding quality and sense of belonging. Purpose in life was found to mediate this relationship. However, the type of onboarding did not moderate the relationship between onboarding quality and belonging. These findings suggest that the quality of onboarding matters more than the format through which it is delivered. Implications for organizational practice and future research are discussed
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Adults with Personality Disorders Arising from Childhood Trauma: Understanding the Connection Between Childhood Trauma and the Development of Personality Disorders in Adulthood
Get PDFChildhood trauma is one of the key factors that influences the development of personality disorders in adults. Even though there is a wealth of quantitative evidence linking early trauma to later mental health issues, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about the lived experiences of persons who had experienced such trauma and gone on to develop personality disorders. By examining these individual accounts, this study aimed to contribute to a more thorough understanding of the ways in which childhood trauma impacted personality development and contributed to the onset of personality disorders. In this study, 20 individuals, aged 20 to 45, who had been diagnosed with a personality disorder participated in semi-structured interviews. Participants were found through social media, community outreach, and mental health professionals. The interviews included six in-depth questions about the individuals’ early experiences, the kind of trauma they had, their coping mechanisms, and how it had affected their personality and behavior today. The study’s thematic analysis revealed that, childhood trauma played a key role in shaping how individuals coped and how their personalities developed in adulthood. The thematic analysis identified the following themes: childhood trauma and personality impact, coping mechanisms and outcomes, support systems and recovery, personality disorder manifestations, and the role of faith in healing. The essential conclusion from this study is that childhood trauma is more than a single event; it disrupts growth, identity, and connection. It is essential that care be provided with compassion, empathy, and knowledge of the long-term impacts of trauma
Insufficient Leadership Training for Ministers at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church That Enables Them to Serve the Congregation in the Absence of the Senior Pastor
Get PDFThe purpose of this DMIN action research project is to create an operation and coaching module on every aspect of church ministry to train ministers. This project aims to establish a process following Ephesians 4:11-12, which states, “And He gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors, and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (King James Version). The Christian leadership training for ministers at MSMBC will enable them to serve the congregation in the absence of the senior pastor. The desired outcome of this training is to equip ministers to serve effectively in the local church, to glorify God, and to impact membership and outreach. This informal education process is encouraged until the participants become involved in formal training