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Trauma across culture: a phenomenological study exploring the historical effect of colonialism, genocide, and resilience on descendants of indigenous peoples in the United States
Get PDFThroughout history, massive killings have gravely affected the succession of cultures, and the impact of its traumatization is vast. The centuries-long enslavement of African Americans, the ethnocide of Native American/Alaskan Natives, and the genocide of European Jews represent some of the most horrific catastrophes of human history through the destruction of identity, culture, language, and religion. The destabilization of these distinct groups and the extreme violence experienced by historical injustices have resulted in cultural, mental, emotional, and physical obstructions with profound economic, psychological, and health impacts encompassing both the wounds inflicted by oppression and resilience. The literature review examined the three cultural groups and how historical and intergenerational trauma have incubated stressors and adverse social conditions for the descendants of Enslaved Peoples, Indigenous Peoples, and Holocaust Survivors as the sequelae of unhealed trauma related to enslavement, colonization, and genocide persist. The literature on slavery, colonialization, and the Holocaust was used to portray the effects of cultural genocide and intergenerational transmission of trauma across cultures.
Through ten in-depth interviews, this phenomenological study examined one of the three cultural groups to centralize the study’s focus and explore intergenerational and historical trauma, the effects of colonialism and genocide, and the resilience of the descendants of Native American/Alaskan Natives in contemporary times by examining unconscious and unintentional indirect and direct ancestral transmission. This study integrated cultural voices, ancestral narratives, and theoretical frameworks by incorporating trauma theories, such as the post- traumatic slave syndrome theory and colonial trauma response, which provide a deeper understanding of the physical and psychological soul wounds and behaviors prevalent to descendants. Social justice theory, tribal critical race theory (TribalCrit), and transformative frameworks are utilized to interpret the consequences that have influenced the lives of these cultures throughout centuries and for generations. These theories seek to bring change and address social injustices while advocating for equity and universal human rights, which are critical when discussing the philosophical epistemologies of marginalized individuals and communities
How does participation in a work request redesign impact individual-level outcomes in interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, team commitment, learning and quality of work-life?
Get PDFThis research examines the emotional impact of individual team members who will revise a process of online requests for assistance between teams in an international high-tech organization. A survey of the team members upgrading the process will assess the impact of the revision on team members’ learning, problem-solving, team commitment, interpersonal skills, and quality of work life to assess satisfaction toward improved work morale
The sacred and the secular: the impact of gender and religiosity on leadership
Get PDFDespite strides, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions, a disparity that invites a deeper understanding of underlying factors, including the unexamined influence of religiosity. An explanatory sequential mixed methodological approach revealed unique insights. Among a nationally representative sample of men and women (n = 1150), the quantitative analysis suggested that religiosity contributed to the leadership journey for men, but the relationships were more complex for women. Religious women of all ages were more motivated to lead than non-religious women. However, once age was considered, non-religious women attained higher leadership positions than religious women. The qualitative phase, consisting of 12 interviews with diverse organizational leaders, highlighted that motivation to lead alone was insufficient for leadership attainment. Three processual pathways emerged (flexible schedule, flexible growth, forge through) that aided the leadership journey. Analysis revealed the synergistic relationship between personal resources and organizational policies, particularly for women navigating structural inequities in traditional occupational systems. Integrating both studies, several promising steps for promoting leadership attainment among women of faith emerged. First, when organizations had a transformative purpose such that the focus was on contributing to the common good, this amplified the positive effect of religiosity on motivation to lead. Second, when organizations had usable work-life balance practices perceived as accessible without stigma and alternative pathways to leadership, religiosity contributed to leadership attainment. Organizational purpose, usable work-life balance practices, particularized personal resources, and flexible models for career trajectories are untapped opportunities to encourage religious women to leverage their ambition and attain higher-ranking leadership positions
Exploratory study of leading U.S. companies’ post-COVID 19 manager engagement practices
Get PDFManagers are crucial to employee satisfaction, serving as the bridge between leadership and staff, balancing expectations from both sides. Although managers are important for employee engagement, recent research highlights a significant issue in organizations regarding the low engagement levels of managers themselves. The purpose of this study was to examine the practices leading companies are using to engage managers and support their performance post-COVID-19. Informants from six Fortune 100 and three Fortune 500 companies were recruited using purposive sampling and interviewed for this study. The participant was required to have worked regularly on their company’s enterprise-wide manager engagement programs within the last year. Data were examined using content analysis. Examination of the interview data revealed that companies consider the manager role critical, although managers are affected by competing priorities and limited capacity, resources, and bandwidth. Most of the nine companies examined reportedly utilize nine specific practices for support manager engagement and performance in some fashion. However, many of the practices were new, and participants reported it was too early to be able to report on the impacts of these practices. These exploratory findings indicate that organizations wanting to support manager engagement may wish to implement structured manager engagement programs, formalize leadership roles, ensure alignment of the manager programs with the larger organizational system, develop manager expectations and accountability, foster collaboration between Human Resources and other cross-functional support teams to implement the programs, streamline communications and planning, and address manager bandwidth and capacity issues. Suggestions for continued research also are offered
CREATIVE MINDS Fail Better Psychotherapeutic Approaches and Insights
No full textCreative individuals often experience anxiety and shame, believing they should inherently know solutions rather than groping through uncertainty. The therapeutic process, like artistic creation, involves risk and exploration beyond conventional methods, requiring a balance of knowledge and instinct. Embracing uncertainty and the potential for mistakes is crucial for growth and innovation in both creative and therapeutic endeavors
Marooned a Western Frontier Dismal Swamp Narrative: From West to East Fredrick Douglas Station Masters and The underground Railroad insurgencies.
No full textFredrick Douglass Conductor of the Louisiana, Virginia, and Carolinas Dismal Swamps roads to freedom fights fiercely to keep the spread of slavery out of Kansas, California and Nebraska while fearing arrest and return to slavery with every train ride westward, securing escape routes from Kansas to Mexico. Samuel Mars his Station Master (revealed) dies and strikes a serious blow to Douglas’ Carolina Dismal Swamp route, but Fredrick still relies on Two Native Americans, Cherokee Nation, and a Secret Mullato conductor to continue the swamp missions. Murders and mayhem at Leavenworth, and a secret train schedule to freedom printed in the North Star. Angelina Grimké’s role as Douglas’ conductor in Quinter Kansas and the Indigenous station masters rebel against the fugitive slave law’s grip on freedom seekers. As “Bleeding Kansas” ensues, the Cherokee are threatened with enslavement as their scouts return from the West with Articles 8 & 9 from Congress
The Mental Health Impacts and Moderation Responsibility of Social Media Use for US and Non-US Adolescents
No full textThis study examines adolescents’ perspectives on social media’s role in their mental health and the responsibilities for moderating social media use. Analyzing responses from the New York Times Learning Network prompt, Epistemic Network Analysis (ENA) compares US and non-US adolescent perceptions of social media impacts on mental health. This study also highlights US and other countries (non-US) adolescents’ views on who should be responsible for social media use moderation. This research can inform the development of effective strategies for social media use regulation and mental health interventions tailored to the diverse needs of adolescents in the US and worldwide
The benefits and challenges of conducting individual video-based telehealth psychotherapy with adults: a systematic review
Get PDFObjective. A systematic review was conducted to provide clinicians, patients, professional organizations, and researchers with an understanding of the benefits and challenges of conducting psychotherapy via telehealth. Furthermore, this review examined the implications of these benefits and challenges to provide recommendations for practice. Methods. Data was collected from three electronic databases, including quantitative peer-reviewed, English-language articles published between 2018 and 2023, studying adult participants engaging in synchronous psychotherapy. A narrative synthesis was used to integrate the data. Results. Findings from 35 studies included 91.4% demonstrating benefits and 22.9% challenges. Key benefits included clinical effectiveness, a strong therapeutic alliance, and high patient satisfaction. Common challenges were negative perceptions and expectations about clinical efficacy, the therapeutic relationship, and insufficient telehealth training. The findings suggest that telehealth psychotherapy is a viable format likely to persist beyond the pandemic and become a standard practice, improving access to care. Conclusions. The continued use of telehealth psychotherapy beyond the pandemic is supported by research evidence indicating that it is clinically comparable to in-person treatment in terms of effectiveness and therapeutic alliance. This review aligns with other recent systematic reviews and offers recommendations for stakeholders to enhance the telehealth psychotherapy experience
Exploring strategies for social impact in cross-sector partnerships: a multiple case study approach
Get PDFThe UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) identify critical society challenges in areas of poverty, gender and income equality, health, and well-being. Consensus exists among scholars and practitioners on the need for cross-sector partnerships (CSPs) for achieving the SDGs. However, we have yet to identify the means of fostering collaboration to yield optimal social impact while also generating measurable results and financial returns. We lack actionable strategic frameworks for explaining how CSPs should be implemented. This multiple case study examined five socially oriented business-nonprofit partnerships and addressed how collaboration strategies can increase social impact of CSPs. The findings revealed important insights for theory and practice including the role of a theory of change (ToC) as the primary backdrop to all other elements of the partnership, as well as the influence of leadership, trust, and culture on a CSP’s execution, sustainability over time, and social impact. This study contributes a framework for CSP Implementation Strategy, explicating how entities in a CSP can best collaborate, as well as key ingredients for marketing and messaging to optimize impact over time
Parental engagement in distance education: a phenomenological study of middle school parents’ perspectives during unanticipated school closures due to Covid-19
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic, a significant disruptor of traditional educational environments, has led to a notable shift in parental involvement in children’s education, particularly in middle schools. This study, therefore, delves into the dynamics of parental engagement during remote learning, focusing on the challenges parents faced and the strategies they employed to support their children\u27s academic needs. The research questions aimed to understand how parents adapted their involvement in their children’s education during the pandemic, and the study also scrutinized successful communication strategies between parents and schools.
Data was collected through interviews with 11 middle school participants to understand how parents engaged in their children’s education during distance learning. Thematic analysis was done to find meaningful patterns and insights about how parents were engaged, emotionally supported, and communicated with.
The findings showed that good communication encouraged parents to be involved and helped students improve academics and overall well-being. The study found significant problems with necessary academic materials like textbooks and online learning platforms. It also found that parents needed more training programs to use educational technology effectively. Some participants felt more emotional support and better communication from schools. In contrast, others were frustrated due to a lack of guidance and unclear expectations. Participants stressed the importance of attending workshops and training sessions on topics like online safety. They also highlighted the need to learn about virtual classroom etiquette and utilize educational apps, especially for navigating platforms like Google Classroom, to make the audience feel informed and prepared for the challenges of remote learning.
In conclusion, the research underscores the need for schools to address the challenges parents face during remote learning actively. This involves focusing on precise, consistent communication methods and offering organized parental engagement and emotional support programs. By doing so, schools can foster a more collaborative educational environment that empowers parents and enhances student success. The study also highlights the crucial role of parental engagement in enhancing positive academic results. Importantly, it proposes future research to investigate parental involvement in different educational settings, thereby suggesting a potential direction for further study and encouraging the reader to consider the broader implications of the findings