The Challenge of Counseling Research in Developing a Signature Pedagogy for Quantitative Methods

Balkin, Richard S.

doi:10.7290/tsc020206

“…Conversely, the alternative hypothesis was that there will be a statistically signi cant difference in PTSD symptom scores of IPV survivors between those receiving EMDR compared to those receiving NFB. The alternative hypothesis to the main research question was nondirectional and, therefore, two-tailed (Pillemer, 1991;Balkin, 2020). Based on the alternative hypothesis, there was a change predicted in the DV, PTSD symptom scores, without respect to a speci c direction regarding EMDR or NFB.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Ptsd Symptoms Comparison Emdr and Nfb With Ipv Survivors: Ex- Post-facto Study

Shaikh

2023

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Given the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in intimate partner violence survivors, the need for personalized treatment plans for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivor post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care, and no comparison of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and neurofeedback therapy (NFB) in response to PTSD care, the researcher aimed to fill the gap in research. Using archival data, a comparison between EMDR therapy and NFB therapy in response to IPV survivor PTSD was analyzed. While there exists support for each modality in the existing literature, there does not exist a comparison of the two in response to IPV survivor PTSD symptoms. The theoretical lens utilized for the study were the theory of neuroscience (TN) and humanistic person-centered theory (PCT). The applied research methodology was quantitative, and the research design was ex-post-facto quasi-experimental. Findings did not support a statistically significant difference between the EMDR group and the NFB group in response to pre and post PTSD symptoms thereby failing to reject the null hypothesis for the main research question of the study. Findings pertaining to the sub-questions however noted a statically significant decrease in pre-and post-mean scores within the EMDR group and the NFB group thereby rejecting the null hypotheses for both sub-questions. The study’s findings suggest that NFB carries similar relief of PTSD symptoms as EMDR does. Several limitations pertaining to the study sample’s characteristics, external factors, and the study’s design exist. For example, given the study’s design, a control group was not present. Recommendations for future research include considering the interventions, ENDR and NFB, during the conceptualization and development of theories to test into practice while also testing the efficacy of other alternative therapeutic interventions that serve to be helpful for PTSD care. By doing so, researchers may be able to develop appropriate, effective, and restorative care for IPV survivors suffering from PTSD symptoms along with a wide variety of other mental health concerns.

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“…Conversely, the alternative hypothesis was that there will be a statistically signi cant difference in PTSD symptom scores of IPV survivors between those receiving EMDR compared to those receiving NFB. The alternative hypothesis to the main research question was non-directional and, therefore, two-tailed (Pillemer, 1991;Balkin, 2020). Based on the alternative hypothesis, there was a change predicted in the DV, PTSD symptom scores, without respect to a speci c direction regarding EMDR or NFB.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The lack of direction concerning the expected change in the DV made the alternative hypothesis two-tailed (Bednall & Zhang, 2020;Cohen et al, 2007). Given the research question's focus on ascertaining statistical signi cance between the modalities on the data sets, a quasi-experimental nonequivalent groups design (Balkin, 2020) was utilized as it will most accurately provide a comparison of EMDR and NFB regarding pre-post-PTSD symptom scores.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

PTSD Symptoms Comparison EMDR and NFB with IPV Survivors: Ex-Post-Facto Study by

Shaikh

2023

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Given the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in intimate partner violence survivors, the need for personalized treatment plans for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivor post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) care, and no comparison of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and neurofeedback therapy (NFB) in response to PTSD care, the researcher aimed to fill the gap in research. Using archival data, a comparison between EMDR therapy and NFB therapy in response to IPV survivor PTSD was analyzed. While there exists support for each modality in the existing literature, there does not exist a comparison of the two in response to IPV survivor PTSD symptoms. The theoretical lens utilized for the study were the theory of neuroscience (TN) and humanistic person-centered theory (PCT). The applied research methodology was quantitative, and the research design was ex-post-facto quasi-experimental. Findings did not support a statistically significant difference between the EMDR group and the NFB group in response to pre and post PTSD symptoms thereby failing to reject the null hypothesis for the main research question of the study. Findings pertaining to the sub-questions however noted a statically significant decrease in pre-and post-mean scores within the EMDR group and the NFB group thereby rejecting the null hypotheses for both sub-questions. The study’s findings suggest that NFB carries similar relief of PTSD symptoms as EMDR does. Several limitations pertaining to the study sample’s characteristics, external factors, and the study’s design exist. For example, given the study’s design, a control group was not present. Recommendations for future research include considering the interventions, ENDR and NFB, during the conceptualization and development of theories to test into practice while also testing the efficacy of other alternative therapeutic interventions that serve to be helpful for PTSD care. By doing so, researchers may be able to develop appropriate, effective, and restorative care for IPV survivors suffering from PTSD symptoms along with a wide variety of other mental health concerns.

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“…Interrelated themes were identified, and grouped coding was performed when evidence emerged to suggest that themes overlapped in some contexts 17 . We confirmed each description by comparing it to the interview context, and we reviewed the transcripts for data that was disproving or discrepant 21 …”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors in the Perioperative Nurses’ Work Environment That Predict Work Engagement

Wright,

Sha,

Hall

et al. 2024

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Perioperative nurse engagement and certification are associated with a culture of safety, which is crucial in perioperative environments. Therefore, examining relationships between engagement, the practice environment, and certification is warranted. The purposes of this study were to examine the relationships between the perioperative practice environment and reported nurse engagement, determine differences in engagement based on certification, and identify facilitators and barriers to attaining and sustaining certification. In this multiphase mixed‐methods study, we used a convenience sample of perioperative nurses (N = 379) to examine relationships between engagement, the practice environment, and certification. Qualitative interviews were conducted (n = 15) to supplement the quantitative findings. Leadership support (β = 0.23, P = .001) and nursing foundations for quality care (β = 0.21, P = .01) were significant predictors of engagement. Certified nurses did not have significantly higher mean engagement scores when compared with noncertified peers. Qualitative interviews corroborated the findings.

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The Challenge of Counseling Research in Developing a Signature Pedagogy for Quantitative Methods

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