Ryan Wilkins( V) Does juvenile delinquency occur more during the summer months or school year? The purpose of this study is to learn about the effect that social media has on people’ s fear of crime. A community survey was given out to adults asking about their use of social media, the amount of social media consumed, trustworthiness, and their fear of crime. Selena Wolk( P) Does juvenile delinquency occur more during the summer months or school year? The purpose of this research study is to learn about when and where juvenile delinquency starts and when and where it takes place, with a focus on whether more or less juvenile delinquency takes place during the summer months or when school is in session.
Annalise Womelsdorf( In) What do communities think of human trafficking and what are the effects on victims? This study aims to investigate what the community thinks human trafficking looks like and what the effects of human trafficking are on victims through a community survey, where questions were be asked about people’ s opinions on definitions, situations, and ways to support victims.
Education( EdD / Graduate)
Alexandra Coleman( V) An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Motivating Factors for High Teacher Turnover in K-12 Teacher turnover in K-12 public schools remains a critical issue affecting student achievement and school performance. This qualitative study explores factors driving high turnover rates in the northeastern U. S. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, it examines teachers’ lived experiences, focusing on burnout, working conditions, leadership, and support systems. In-depth interviews with former teachers reveal key contributors, including inadequate leadership, heavy workloads, student behavior, and limited professional development. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened these challenges. Findings offer recommendations for improving retention through better working conditions, stronger support, and targeted programs, aiming to create a more sustainable and positive educational environment.
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