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Exploring the Factor Structure of the Experiences of Teaching and Learning Questionnaire
Get PDFObjective: This study sought to explore the optimum factor structure among the three subsections of The Experience of Teaching and Learning Questioner (ETLQ). Method: Exploratory factor analysis was employed to compare four competing exploratory models within the Approaches to Learning and Studying, Perceptions of the Teaching-Learning Environment and Demands Made by Unit sections of the ETLQ. Results: A four-factor solution was found to be the best fit for the Approaches to Learning and Studying subsection which included some overlap with the original ETLQ factors. The Perceptions of the Teaching-Learning Environment yielded a nine-factor solution with little to no overlap with the original ETLQ structure. The Demands made by Unit and Learning Achieved subsection resulted in a four-factor solution with some overlap with the originally suggested structure. Conclusion: While the ELTQ may have a sound theoretical foundation for its sections and subscales, this EFA did not statistically support the proposed structures of the original measure
How to Prepare for a Dissertation that You can Finish (Session 1 of 3)
Get PDFIn this session, we will discuss ways to prepare for a dissertation long before you actually begin the process. We will also discuss the process in detail from using your plan of study wisely to the steps involved in finishing your dissertation, with all of the milestones along the way.
This session is the first of three in Dr. Larkin\u27s Dissertation Preparation Series. This series is intended to help students from the beginning of their doctoral studies to plan for writing a dissertation successfully. From early planning to writing the proposal to completing your dissertation, we will lay out the process in easy-to-accomplish steps
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Queer+ Client Experiences Discussing Consensual Nonmonogamy In Therapy: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
No full textThis dissertation presents the findings from an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study on how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender expansive, and queer+ (LGBTGEQ+) clients experience discussing consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) in therapy. This study explored how five individuals made meaning of their experiences discussing CNM with current or prior therapists. The meaning they made of these experiences were situated in the context of social and cultural factors that influenced their discussions of CNM in therapy.
There were three research questions for this study including one primary question and two guiding sub-questions. The primary question was: what are the experiences of LGBTGEQ+ clients discussing CNM in therapy? The sub-questions were: how do clients experience their therapist’s behaviors related to the discussion of CNM, and what are client experiences of themselves, progress in therapy, the therapeutic alliance, perception of therapy, and social and cultural forces related to discussing CNM in therapy? These questions provided insight into the purpose of the study. The primary purpose of this study was to explore, understand and make meaning of the experiences of LGBTGEQ+ individuals discussing CNM in therapy. Specifically, this study was created to hear directly from these participants, what their experiences were, and how those experiences relate to their sense of self, their relationship with their therapist, progress of therapy, perceptions of therapy, and social and cultural forces.
To gather their narratives and stories, each participant engaged in two 45–60-minute interviews with the second interview including a member-checking process. The final analysis resulted in six group experiential themes (GETs) including: (1) The Client; (2) The Therapist and Therapeutic Relationship; (3) The Therapeutic Process and Experiences; (4) Disclosures in Therapy; (5) The Pursuit of Therapy; (6) Social Factors and Relationships. Each GET had various subthemes that highlighted the convergent and divergent experiences of the participants, thus including all their voices and narrative, not just those they shared. Many of their experiences and the meaning they made of those, echoed findings in the literature related to CNM, the therapeutic alliance and relationship, therapeutic factors, and social forces of stigma and oppression.
Finding from this study has implications within the field of counseling and counselor education as their narratives provided rich and thick descriptions. Counselor, counselor supervisors, and counselor educators share goals of providing the most effective and beneficial care to support human growth, mental health, and wellness. The participants’ voices and findings from this study provide insight into the experiences of CNM individuals or relationships and how the counseling profession can train and develop counselors who are educated and affirming in their work with this population and topic. This study serves as one form of enacting social justice and advocacy for diverse relationship structures
Gender Identity Development in Social Virtual Reality: A Phenomenology
No full textThe purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which trans and gender-diverse individuals engage with social virtual reality (VR), what kinds of experiences they have on social VR platforms, and how their experiences translate into gender identity exploration, expression, and development. Inquiry was driven by two primary research questions: (a) What are the experiences of trans and gender diverse individuals in social VR platforms and (b) How do trans and gender diverse individuals use social VR to develop and to express their gender identities? This study utilized a qualitative and phenomenological methodology that was guided by a social constructionist perspective. Ten trans and gender diverse social VR users participated in semi-structured interviews and the transcripts were analyzed. From these interviews, four primary themes are identified: (a) socialization; (b) intersectionality; (c) facilitating identity development; and (d) offline benefits. These themes, their associated subthemes, their connections to the broader literature, and their implications for future study and clinical implementation were discussed. The findings of this study highlighted the central role of social support and safety in helping individuals navigate gender identity exploration, the function of embodied interaction through avatars in social VR environments, and the various psychosocial benefits of engaging in social VR for gender identity development purposes. The results also indicated future directions for research into the fluidity of gender identity and gender expression. Finally, the sociopolitical iv context of this study was addressed and discussed as it pertained to implications for care for trans and gender diverse individuals utilizing new technologies to develop their gender identities
New Graduate Nurse Retention: The Effect of Financial Literacy on New Graduate Nurse Intent to Stay
No full textNew graduate nurses (NGNs) undergo a range of life changes during their transition from an academic environment to clinical practice. To decrease NGN role strain, burnout and attrition, nurse educators and managers must do their part to limit the effects of transition shock. Therefore, Judy Duchscher’s (2009) theory of transition shock was the theoretical framework for this study. An essential component of transition shock is the responsibility of financial management. With no literature available to detail the financial literacy of NGNs, original research in this area of study was needed. The purpose of this quantitative exploratory study was to determine if a relationship existed between level of financial literacy and intent to stay in the occupation of nursing within the NGN population. The following research question guided this study:
Q1 What is the relationship between the level of financial literacy and a new graduate nurses’ intent to stay in the occupation of nursing?
Fliers were placed at all Banner Health and UCHealth northern Colorado facilities as well as in some surgical centers and skilled nursing facilities before being shared on social media. A total of 74 surveys were collected via convenience and snowball sampling. A total of 38 surveys, or 51.4% of the total sample, were included in this study’s data analysis. Most survey respondents were between 18 to 24 years of age, identified as female, were White, and worked in acute care. The average score on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Financial Knowledge Quiz (2024) was .36, or 36%, with only two participants being categorized as ‘financially literate.’ The average score on McCain’s Intent to Stay scale (McCloskey, 1990) was 3.73. A bivariate correlation was utilized to analyze the data. The four main findings from this study were (a) a lack of normal distribution of data, (b) a lack of NGN financial literacy overall (c) a moderate negative correlation between the variables, and (d) no statistical significance from the data. Cronbach’s alpha was instituted to establish reliability of both instruments. The α-value for the FINRA test was 0.74, signifying an adequate level of internal consistency. The α-value for the Intent to Stay scale was 0.87, illustrating a good level of internal consistency. Implications for nursing education and practice included incorporating financial literacy training in the academic and clinical settings, respectively. Limitations of this study included a small sample size, a homogenous sample, and minimal subject experience in practice. Future studies should resolve to garner a larger sample size such as entire facilities, residency programs, regional, and even national samples. It would also be beneficial if sampling was able to increase the spectrum of months experience in NGNs. Overall, further study lends itself to a mixed-methods approach
Through Their Eyes: A Photovoice Study of Mental Health and Well-Being Among Rural-Dwelling Latina Adolescents
No full textLatina adolescents are more prone to depressive symptoms, less likely to receive mental health services, and face higher rates of suicidality compared to their non-White peers. This population becomes more vulnerable to adverse outcomes when their problems are compounded by barriers to mental health care common in rural communities such as limited resources, stigmatization, and systemic inequities related to race/ethnicity, income, and insurance status. Despite Latinx youth representing the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in rural areas across the United States, there is limited research on the distinct factors shaping mental health outcomes for this population. Guided by an ecological framework, this qualitative study employed photovoice, a participatory action research method, to empower six Latina adolescents living in a rural town in Colorado to capture their experiences through photography and narrative reflection. A goal of this approach was to facilitate social change by amplifying the voices of these young women and addressing inequities in mental health care, with the findings being shared with community decisionmakers to advocate for meaningful change. The study explored the unique factors that shape the experiences of rural-dwelling Latina adolescents as they relate to their mental health and well-being. Six key themes were identified as influencing psychological functioning: school belonging, social relationships, family and culture, stigma, coping and beliefs, and access to resources. The findings offer actionable recommendations for creating culturally responsive mental health resources to support rural Latina adolescents. Critical gaps in current mental health services are also highlighted, underscoring the need for social justice initiatives, community engagement, and empowerment. Recommendations for rural mental health practitioners, school personnel, and policymakers are offered to promote positive mental health and well-being among rural-dwelling Latina adolescents
A Counselor\u27s Perspective on Advocating for LGBTQIA+ Youth
No full textJean Piaget\u27s understanding of concrete operational thought reminds us that for healthy psychosocial behaviors, one must have a solid foundation in one\u27s own identity among other concepts. Furthermore, a typical part of one\u27s identity of self, individuals must explore likes, dislikes, comforts, and discomforts within sensual, sexual, and/or affectional self. This literature review will discuss the impacts of heteronormative counselors\u27 support of adolescent LGBTQ+ identifying people who often experience marginalization for sexual identity exploration and expression. It is the group\u27s goal to better understand what effective advocacy would mean for their quality of life
Internalized Racial Oppression in AAPI Communities
No full textCultural migration can be a difficult experience for anyone. Such change can be met with various feelings, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. Coupled with the added stressor of racism that is so prevalent in our society these feelings can persist, becoming maladaptive leading to psychological distress. Yet systemic racism has become so normalized for groups like Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) that their oppression has even transformed into internalized ideology. Such oppression leads to adverse health effects and causes severe distress in all aspects of life withing the AAPI community. In this literature review we will explain how a lack of acknowledgement and awareness around historical racism towards the AAPI community has led to internalized racism which causes severe mental distress
Crafting Effective PLOs: Clear, Measurable and Meaningful
No full textExplore best practices for designing Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) that are clear, measurable, and meaningful. This session will provide practical strategies to ensure PLOs align with institutional goals, support student success, and facilitate effective assessment
From Plan to Practice: Ensuring Consistency in Implementation
No full textLearn strategies for bridging the gap between planning and execution to ensure consistent implementation of programs and initiatives. This session will explore best practices for maintaining alignment, fostering accountability, and adapting plans effectively to achieve meaningfu