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Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration | Dissertation Watch
Libbey Walker, a 2023 graduate of the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University’s New England campus has written and published a dissertation titled, Autism Paradigms and Mental Well-Being Among Autistic Adults: A Quantitative Exploration. Autistic populations experience significant mental health challenges. A growing body of research supports addressing autistic mental health problems using…
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Understanding Equity in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions
Healthcare equity is not just a moral imperative—it’s a foundational pillar that can transform lives, communities, and entire societies. Yet, despite significant advances in medical technology, treatment protocols, and healthcare delivery, achieving true equity in healthcare remains an elusive goal. The challenge is not simply about making healthcare available. Rather, it’s about ensuring that quality…
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Navigating Conflict During Periods of Change in Higher Education: Deconstructing Academic Leaders’ Construction of Meaning | Dissertation Watch
Tyler Guy Olson, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD program in the Graduate School of Leadership and Change at Antioch University, has written and published a dissertation titled Navigating Conflict During Periods of Change in Higher Education: Deconstructing Academic Leaders’ Construction of Meaning. Navigating departmental and organizational conflict is an essential function and responsibility…
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A Lived Experience of Slow Violence and Toxicological Disaster | Dissertation Watch
Tara Jo Holmberg, in fulfilling the requirements of the PhD in Environmental Studies at Antioch University’s New England campus, has written and published a dissertation titled It Permeated Everything: A Lived Experience of Slow Violence and Toxicological Disaster. Disasters that impact an individual are dependent on numerous factors: local to international political dynamics, socioeconomics, geography,…
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Avoid it like the plague: Adults’ Lived Experience of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder | Dissertation Watch
Megan Knedgen, PsyD, a 2023 graduate of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Seattle, has written and published a dissertation, “Avoid it like the plague: Adults’ Lived Experience of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.” Knedgen’s phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of adults with a DSM-5 diagnosis of avoidant restrictive food intake…
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Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegians | Dissertation Watch
Christopher T. James, in fulfilling the requirements for a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Narrative-Driven Educational Practice: Guiding Principles for Academic Success of Black and Latinx Male Collegians. This dissertation explored the experiences of Black and Latinx males who graduated with bachelor’s degrees from…
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Empathy and Empowerment: Clinical Mental Health Counseling for Latinx Clients
Latinx communities often face specific challenges, including language barriers, immigration status, and systemic inequalities, which require a nuanced and empathetic approach to clinical mental health counseling. Empathy in counseling helps therapists connect more deeply with their clients, making the therapeutic process more effective and supportive for members of the Latinx community and building a strong…
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Chieftaincy in a Lappa: Portraiture Leadership of Black Women | Dissertation Watch
Lynne E. Washington, in fulfilling the requirements of a PhD from the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has written and published a dissertation titled, Chieftaincy in a Lappa: Portraiture Leadership of Black Women. African American women continue the struggle for voice and equality despite the culture or religious norms of their adopted culture, justice,…
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Transforming Healthcare: The Intersection of Exercise Science and Social Justice
Exercise science is more than just studying the mechanics of movement; it can also play a transformative role in advancing social justice within the healthcare system. Access to fitness and wellness resources is often shaped by social contributors that impact health, such as socioeconomic status, race, and the availability of community resources. Unfortunately, these factors…
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