Electronic graduate theses and dissertations from Abilene Christian University.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2024
The Role of Impulsivity in Relation to the Co-Occurrence of Binge Eating and Binge Drinking, Hannah Holst
Best Practices in Professional Learning Communities That Influence Teacher Self-Efficacy, Silian Molly Hornsby
“Vacation, All I Ever Wanted?” A Qualitative Analysis of Travel Narratives from Interabled Families, Mary Heather Johnson
Texas High School Counselors’ and Advisors’ CCMR Self-Efficacy: An Exploratory Descriptive Study, Amanda R. Jolivet
Bridging Gaps. The Role of School Leaders in Implementing the McKinney-Vento Act for Homeless Student Success, Brian Jones
Principals' Perspectives of the Impact of Faculty Engagement, Self-Efficacy, and Resiliency on First-Year African American College Student Retention, Hattie Marie Jones
Portraits of Hispanic and/or Latino Leadership Development in the Military, Michael Lugo
Differentiating Leadership Competencies That Create Constructive or Destructive Conflict Cultures in a Nation’s Military Service, William G. Maxwell Jr.
Using Standardized Assessments to Forecast Success or Failure on the NCLEX, Zelia Souza McGaha
Expectations and Marriageability in African Americans: A Qualitative Content Analysis, Ashley Miller
Exploring a Potential Preparedness Gap Between Undergraduate Ministry Programs and Real-Life Ministry in the Southern Baptist Convention, Barton D. Morrison
Empowering Voices: Exploring the Career Trajectories of Women of Color HR Professionals Amid Disruptive Change, Brandi R. Muñoz
The Correlational Effects of Academic and Demographic Factors on Nursing Students’ Attrition, Progression, and Completion at a University College of Nursing, Adebusola A. Obafemi
Harnessing the Power of CliftonStrengths®: How Multinational Corporations Can Use Deep-Level Diversity to Enhance Organizational Inclusion, Trapper Kay Pace
Administrators and Teachers' Experiences With Trauma Training and Trauma Informed Care, Pamala Patterson
African American Women’s Experience With Invisibility and Hypervisibility in the Workplace: Does it Matter to Career Advancement?, Elisha R. Peters
An Examination of the Lived Experiences of Black Women in Senior Leadership Roles at CCCU Member Institutions, Tuccoa Polk
Dismantling Barriers: Exploring Effective Support Systems for African American Success in STEM at Community Colleges, Traci L. Ramsey
Parental View on HPV Vaccination, Rebecca Elaine Rhodes
Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Education in Undergraduate Nursing Programs, Robin E. Roberts
Unlocking Academic Success: Exploring the Interplay of Relational Capacity in Educational Leadership and Student Achievement, Veronica Robinson
Shame, Guilt, and Behavioral Responses to Conflict in Organizational Life: A Correlational Study, Lori Anne Shaw
Empowerment in Patriarchy: A Phenomenological Study of Working Mothers in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Michael Snapp
Community College Engineering Degree Partnerships With 4-Year Universities, Jeffrey Mark Stear
Diversity Management and Organizational Resilience Among Midsized CCCU Institutions in Christian Higher Education, Kristopher M. Sutton
Assessing Nurses' Knowledge of the Prevention of Pressure Injuries, Olive Kaine Tariah
Dispositional Gratitude at Work Predicts Job Satisfaction of Software Developers, Jordan Gabriel Tate
A Comparison of the WhyTry Curriculum and Aggression Replacement Training in Adolescents at Risk for Family Breakdown, Grace Taylor
Life After the Pandemic: Use of an Educational Coping Strategy Tool Kit for Healthcare Professionals, Christine Thorpe-Gilpin
The Perceptions of Teachers’ Beliefs and Attitudes on Technology Integration: A Suburban Middle School Case Study in the South-Central United States, Trina LaShell Valdez
Impacts of Class Size on Online Students’ Academic Achievements and Cost of Instruction, Getachew Wakgira
School Administrators’ Perspectives on Dyslexia and Transformational Leadership and Implications for Teacher Placement, Christina M. Walker
Examining the Influence of Adult Mentors on Fostering Prosocial Behaviors Among Teens, John H. Weaver III
The Influence of the Principalship in Retaining Novice Teachers, Casey Whittle
The Impact of Gratitude on Academic Advisor Job Satisfaction, Alexandria M. Widener
An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Urban Early College High School Teachers' Experiences, Tamika Vanessa Taylor Young
Structural Changes After Coming Out in a Christian Family, Ying Zou
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Mental Confidence in Alzheimer's DIsease, Harrison Adams
A Study of the Perceptions of Professional Development Programs for K-12 Teachers in Transition, Kimberly S. Alfred
The Knowledge and Utilization of Trauma-Informed Care by Educational and Mental Health Professionals Who Serve Children in a Texas City, Mashelle D. Ancell
Pathways to Success for Black Women Leaders in Online Higher Education: Intersectionality of Gender, Race, and Personality Traits, Shanaya Kuykendahl Anderson
Academic Performance of Low SES At-Risk Black and Latinx Students: A Case Study of Teachers’ Perceptions, Shelly Lynn Anderson
Impacts of Online Debate on IPDA Inter-Team Communication, Ethan Riley Arbuckle
Transitioning From Early Childhood Intervention to Early Childhood Special Education: A Phenomenological Study, Brenda E. Arzu
Developing a Program of Well-Being for Coptic Orthodox Clergy in the Diocese of Melbourne, Australia, Abanoub Attalla
Exploring the Upward Transfer Advising Experience of First-Generation Latinx Community College Students, Lizette Avalos-Morales
Women Leaders in the Oil and Gas Industry: How They Lead With Authenticity and Deal With Underrepresentation and Gender Bias in the Macro, Meso, and Micro Levels of Society, Michelle Ann Ballard
The Impact of Self-Compassion Strategies to Reduce Stress and Support the Transition to Practice for New Graduate Nurses: A Pilot Project, Charity Michelle Ballmann
Latino and/or Hispanic Male Leaders in Community Colleges in Texas: A Narrative Study, Estrella Barrera
A Qualitative Case Study on How the Transition to Remote Learning Affected Elementary Language Arts Instruction During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Matthew B. Bergman