my Vita

Harold Whitfield

1745 Linns Way, Beaumont, TX | 409-338-9081 | Harold@haroldwhitfieldedd.org

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Ed.D. in Counselor Education                                                               2006

Dissertation Title: “An Evaluation of Client Outcomes from a State

Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Two Urban Communities” Available

 through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3317521).

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

M.Ed. in Counselor Education                                                                     1999

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

B.S. in Psychology                                                                                        1996

Minor: Spanish

Teaching EXPERIENCE

Chicago School of Professional Psychology- Online

Adjunct Instructor

Courses Taught                                                                                             2011- 2014

IP624- Applications of Methods in International Psychology Research.

This course presents an analysis of mixed methods approaches to research in the field of psychology. Topics include an introduction to the concepts of mixed methods research, quantitative and qualitative models, and their applications in the social and behavioral sciences.

IP628- Research Methods in Trauma Services

This course examines the mixed method/approaches to research needed in International Trauma research. Topics include a study of the models of quantitative/qualitative combinations used to conduct research in differing cultural settings.

IP620- Quantitative Research Methods

This course examines the basic processes and procedures for conducting doctoral level research in the field of psychology. Topics include the processes for identifying and retrieving published research, the components of a researchable question, the processes of research, and preparing a research proposal.

IP824- Quasi-experimental and Applied Research Methods

This course will introduce students to the principles, practices, and methods used in applied field research, with a focus on quasi-experimental designs. The course will address reliability and validity issues as well as sample selection and the basics of survey and correlational research.

IP820- Intermediate Statistics

This course examines intermediate statistical methods used in applied research in psychology. The course emphasizes assumptions underlying multivariate statistical techniques: the use of analytical methods such as ANOVA, multiple regression, factor analysis and others indicated by student research interests. SPSS software will be used to test, modify, and analyze data. Students will gain familiarity with statistical significance, effect sizes, confidence intervals, and insight into the current challenges to null hypothesis testing. In completing analytical exercises, students will practice writing methodology result sections of research papers with proper APA format and tables. Considerable practice will be given in learning to apply the appropriate statistical method to a variety of research questions

 IP825- Evaluation and Applied Research Methodology in Global Contexts

This course will examine key concepts, methods, and approaches in the field of evaluation research. Students will be exposed to theoretical and methodological diversity inherent in current evaluation practices across a number of substantive areas (e.g., social services, mental health, education, and business). The course content will incorporate mixed methods, mixed method design and analysis, and the inherent challenges of mixed method practice.

 STATISTICS CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

Harold Whitfield, Ed.D., Beaumont, TX

Self-Employed Internet Statistics Consultant                                            2006 – Present

Providing dissertation, thesis, independent research projects, and SPSS assistance.

Helping clients determine the correct research design to test hypotheses,

analyze data; employ the correct statistics to match research designs, and helping

them interpret all statistical output. 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Journal of Urban Education

Peer Reviewer                                 

(2013, Dec). Reviewer acknowledgement

 Urban Education 48(1), 153-158.

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

“An Analysis of Dissertation Chair/Committee Feedback”

Paper presented in 2011 at 8^th Annual Education Research Conference, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Whitfield, H.W., Venable, R. H., & Broussard, S (2010, Jan). Are client-counselor racial/ethnic matches associated with successful rehabilitation outcomes?

 Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin 53(2), 96-105.

“Using the Modality of Music to Teach Science Concepts to Economically Disadvantaged Urban Middle School Youth: An Evidenced-Based Practice

 Grounded in Howard Gardner’s Conceptualization of Multiple Intelligences”

Paper presented in 2009 at 7^th Annual Education Research Conference, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Whitfield, H.W. (2009, Oct). Occupations at case closure for vocational rehabilitation applicants with criminal backgrounds. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 53(1), 56-58.

“Examining the Impact of Educational Attainment on the Employment Outcomes of

 Persons with Visual Impairments and Blindness”

Paper presented in 2008 at the 5th Annual Education Research Conference at Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Whitfield, H. W. & Lloyd, R. (2008, April). American Indians/Native Alaskans with

traumatic brain injury: Examining the impairments of traumatic brain injury, disparities

 in service provision, and employment outcomes. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 51(3) 190-192.

“Minority and Majority Clients with Cognitive, Psychosocial, and Other Mental Impairments: Investigating Differences in Case Service Costs” presented in 2007 at the 3rd Annual Education Research Conference at Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

works citing my previous research

Adegbesan, A., Wolstein, D., & Shay, A. (2010). Relationship of racial identity to cultural competence and self-esteem among rehabilitation counseling graduate students. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 41(4).

Adil, R. (2018). First-year structured advising programs and their impact on community college student retention (Doctoral dissertation, Texas Tech University). Available through Texas Tech University Electronic Theses and Dissertations database (https://ttu-ir.tdl.org/handle/2346/74413).

Ahonle, Z. J., Barnes, M., Romero, S., Sorrells, A. M., & Brooks, G. I. (2020). State-Federal Vocational Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury: What Predictors Are Associated With Employment Outcomes?. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 63(3), 143-155.

Baloch, N. A., & Jennings, W. G. (2018). A Preliminary Investigation of the Intersection of Race and Disabilities among Inmates in the US State Prison System. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X18805599

Barnes, E. F., Williams, J. M., & Barnes, F. R. (2014). Assessing and exploring racial identity development in therapy: Strategies to use with black consumers. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 45(1).

Bonura, A. (2019). A comparative study of the effects of sexual orientation on the desire to parent and quality of life (Order No. 13425975). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2177304189).

Boyd, L.  (2018) Career Theories Usage in the Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling of Clients with a Criminal Record: A Literature Review Rodney J. Maiden. The Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 31.

Brahmstadt, E. (2012). Functional outcomes in a postacute brain injury rehabilitation program. (Doctoral dissertation). Available through DigitalCommons@PCOM (http://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1211&context=psychology_dissertations)

Burris, J. L. (2012). On enhancing competent work with African American clients: Challenging persistent racial disparity trends by examining the role of the working alliance. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 43(3), 3.

Caesar, M. D. (2012). California Department of Rehabilitation counselors’ cultural competence for American Indians/Alaskan Natives. (Master’s Degree Project).  Available through http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/1837)

Castruita Rios, Y. (2023). An examination of the vocational readiness among transition-age hispanic youth with disabilities: An exploratory study (Order No. 30632903). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2847196528).

Chae, M. H., Adcgbcsan, A., Hirsch, S., Wolstcin, D., Shay, A., & Schiro, K. (2010). Relationship of racial identity to cultural competence and self-esteem among rehabilitation counseling graduate students. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 41(4).

Charles, N.E., Rodriguez, T.R., Bullerjahn, M.R. et al. Expectations and Preferences for Psychotherapy Among African American and White Young Adults. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-020-00827-2

Chopp, S., Topitzes, D., & Mersky, J. (2023). Trauma-Responsive Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Behavioral Sciences, 13(6), 511.

Garcia, B. (2015). Vocational rehabilitation counseling competency with African Americans: A professional development workshop (Master’s thesis). Retrieved from Sacramento Master’s Project (http://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/140809).

Gines, J. E. (2013). Competitive employment outcomes among racial and ethnic groups with criminal histories & mental impairment (Doctoral dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University). Available through PennState Electronic Theses and Dissertation for Graduate School database (https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/catalog/19587).

Gordon-Rose, O. (2022). Chronic kidney disease and depressive disorders among adult non-Hispanic African Americans and whites in Georgia (Doctoral Dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2723564367).

Greco, C. E., Strauser, D. R., Shen, S., Kosciulek, J. F., Strauser, D. G., & Phillips, B. (2021). Understanding the impact of functioning on career factors for individuals with disabilities and criminal backgrounds. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1-16.

Hampton, N. Z., Guillermo, M. S., Tucker, M., & Nichols, T. (2017). Broadening rehabilitation education and research through cultural humility: A conceptual framework for rehabilitation counseling. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 31(2), 70-88.

Harley, D. A. (2014). Adult ex-offender population and employment: A synthesis of the literature on recommendations and best practices. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 45(3).

Harley, D. A., Cabe, B., Woolums, R., & Turner-Whittaker, T. (2014). Vulnerability and marginalization of adult ex-offenders with disabilities in community and employment reintegration. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 45(4), 4.

La Rochelle, J. (2013). The counselling relationship: effective and ineffective ways of working with Aboriginal clients. (Master’s Thesis). Available through http://hdl.handle.net/2429/45007 

Lawrence, S.D. (2020). The influence of areas of worklife on burnout of state vocational rehabilitation counselors (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 28154096).

Leung, V. W., Tan, W., Chuang, D. M., Tsang, K. T., & Lai, D. W. (2021). A Multidimensional Approach to Explore the Experiences with Ethnic Matching amongst Chinese Social Service Practitioners in the Greater Toronto Area. The British Journal of Social Work.

Maiden, R. J. (2014). Vocational rehabilitation counselors’ perceptions and experiences of career theory usage with people with a disability and a criminal record (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3638402).

Maiden, R. J., Rogers, K., Deroche, M. D., & Farrell, S. (2022). Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors’ Perceptions and Experiences of Career Theory Usage with Clients with a Criminal Record. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education.

 Martin, F.H. (2010, Oct). Racial variation in vocational rehabilitation outcomes: A structural equation modeling approach.  Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin 54(1), 26-35.

Martin, F. H., Walls, R. T., Brodwin, M. G., Parker, R. M., Siu, F. W., & Kurata, E. (2012). Competitive employment outcomes of vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 43(1), 3.

McCannon, A. (2019). Moderating Effects of Client-counselor Racial/Ethnic Match on the Predictive Relationship between Counselor Multicultural Training, Multicultural Competence, and Multicultural Self-efficacy in Counseling Professionals Working with Youth Living in At-risk Circumstances (Doctoral dissertation, The George Washington University).

McLennon, S.M. (2012). Knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to disabilities (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3520129).

Mpofu, E., & Harley, D. (2015). Multicultural rehabilitation counseling: Optimizing success with diversity. In Counseling Theories and Techniques for Rehabilitation and Mental Health Professionals (2nd ed., p. 432). New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Munoz, O. (2012). A qualitative study of characteristics, competencies and strategies of transition staff working with Latino/a youth with disabilities (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3543895)

Newton, A.D. (2012). Influences of cultural characteristics of minority students on academic choices at a community college (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3537802)

Olkin, R. (2011). 17 Disability: A Primer for Therapists. The Oxford handbook of counseling psychology, 460.

Oseguera, G. (2015). A collaborative inter-agency instructional manual for vocational rehabilitation counselors serving ex-offenders with disabilities in realignment (Master’s Thesis). Available through California State University, Sacramento State Electronic Thesis/Projects and Dissertations database (http://csus-dspace.calstate.edu/handle/10211.3/139511).

Orlando, F. (2019). Post-release vocational training and correlation between criminogenic needs (Master’s Thesis). Available through the California State University (https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/d791sg65n).

Philippe, N.J. (2012). The relationship between state political economy and felon recidivism rates (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3518552).

Rigles, B., Ipsen, C.,  Arnold, N. & Seekins, T. (2011, Apr). Experiences of rural vocational rehabilitation clients who leave the system prematurely: A qualitative exploration.  

 Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin 54(3), 164-174.

Roman, L.M. (2014). A delphi study of rehabilitation counselors’ competencies when working with Hispanic/latino immigrant injured workers (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3638431).

 Romero-Ramirez, M. (2009). Service patterns and employment outcomes of people with traumatic brain injury in vocational rehabilitation: The contribution of race and ethnicity (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3384090).

Rush, M. L. (2017). Offender Employment Programs: A meta-analysis regarding offender work opportunities and post-release outcomes (Master’s Thesis). Available through the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (https://dspace.library.colostate.edu/handle/10976/166675).

Seay, J. (2011). The relationship between client-counselor race and counselor use of reflective  listening skills (Master’s Thesis). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 1497905).

Singleton, C. D. (2022).  Power, Privilege, and Permission: A qualitative study on the perspectives of vocational rehabilitation counselors who serve racially diverse clients. (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 29318985).

Smith, J. D., Lassiter, P. S., & Gutierrez, D. (2020). Examining the Relationship of Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Empathy in Addiction Counselors. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 41(2), 97-110.

Soldner, J. L., & Crimando, W. (2010). Relationships among leader-member exchange, organizational citizenship behavior, organizational commitment, dyadic gender, and dyadic duration in a rehabilitation center. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 34(1), 25-34.

Swanson, S. J., Langfitt-Reese, S., & Bond, G. R. (2012). Employer attitudes about criminal histories. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35(5), 385.

Tanguay, D.T. (2014). Correctional education and the reduction of recidivism: A quantitative study of offenders’ educational attainment and success upon re-entry into society (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3621607).

Watson, J. (2022). Disparities between Native Americans and Whites in Trajectories of Functional Independence and Life Satisfaction over the 5 Years after Traumatic Brain Injury.

Watson, N., & Vehmas, S. (Eds.). (2019). Routledge handbook of disability studies. Routledge.

Wodarski, J.S. (2011, Aug). The social work practice research conundrum.  Journal

of Human Behavior in the Social Environment  21(6), 577- 600.

Yalamanchili, P. (2014). Understanding rehabilitation counselors’ cultural competence through client perceptions (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3640923).

Yee, S. (2011). Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund DREDF. (Retrieved online from http://www.myvoicemylife.org/media/151200/health_disparities_among_people_w_disabilities.pdf).

Zeiler, K. J., & Zeiler, F. A. (2017). Social Determinants of Traumatic Brain Injury in the North American Indigenous Population: A Review. Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 1-7.

MEMBERSHIPS

Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador

Psi Chi- National Honor Society in Psychology

additional information

Website: www.haroldwhitfieldedd.org

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PUBLISHED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mable Hunter Aigoro- “Special thanks to fellow academics and professionals who offered to read the dissertation or provided critical advisement and feedback including… Dr. H. Whitfield” (p. v). Aigoro, M.H. (2018). The impact relationship factors have on single mothers’ fear of being single and dependency (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10975637)

Teresa Sanders Andrew  – “The researcher used descriptive statistics and frequency via IBM SPSS to analyze and report the results of the quantitative data. This method of analysis was recommended by statistician Dr. Harold Whitfield and reviewed by the same upon collection for appropriateness and accuracy.” (p.95). Andrew, T. S. (2020). Principal Perceptions of the Digital Literacy and Technology Leadership Roles of the School Library Media Coordinator (Order No. 28002829). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2423578038)

Shanetia Avinger – “I am fortunate and truly grateful to have you all in my life leading me as mentors! Definitely thanks to my statistician, Dr. Harold Whitfield.” (p. vii). Avinger, S. (2019).  Program Evaluation: The Advance Surgical Recovery (ASURE) Program (Doctoral dissertation).  Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Thesis database (UMI No. 13807848)

Irving Gary Barton, Jr. – “Next, I would like to thank Dr. Harold Whitfield. You were a friend, a sounding board. Your support throughout this journey has been invaluable” (p. iv). Barton, I.G. (2017). Evaluating serious games through user experience and performance assessment (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10605043)

Veronica W. Benson- “Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank Dr. Eliot Jackson, Dr. Marcey Blaine, and Dr. Harold Whitfield for all of your support” (p. iv). Benson, V.W. (2018). A phenomenological study of New Jersey PK-12 African American parents and the home school decision. (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10841997)

Deitra L. Brown- “Last but not least, I appreciate Dr. Harold Whitfield.  Without your assistance with data, I could not have completed this journey” (p. 4). Brown, D.L. (2017). The correlation between self-determination and ACT scores for high school students with disabilities. (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10683094)

Richard Sven Walter Bull, Jr- “My sincerest appreciation for Dr. Bruce Chapman and Dr. Harold Whitfield. Thank you for the instruction, support and your methodological and analytical guidance expertise” (p. iv). Bull, R.S.V. (2021). Innovation strategies for virtual teams in software organizations (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 28316999)

Monique D. Alston-Davis– “I would like to thank Dr. Harold Whitfield for his guidance during the development of the statistical analysis planning and its completion” (p. iv). Alston-Davis, M.D. (2014). A quasi-experimental study examining the impact of web-based simulation on the critical thinking skills of associate degree nursing students (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3724882)

Karen A. Brabham- “To my Statistical Advisor, Harold Whitfield, Ed. D

Thank you for your knowledge and expertise” (p. iii). Brabham, K.A. (2010). Evaluating indicators of cultural resilience (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3424922)

Tara Broussard- “Dr. Harold Whitfield, thank you for assisting me with the statistical analysis portion of my dissertation. You are truly an expert in your field, and your professionalism and work ethics are unmatched” (p. vi). Broussard, T.D. (2014). Measures of marital satisfaction among husbands and wives in dual-earner African-American families (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3670335)

Charles Chandler- “… Some of the editors and doctoral constituents and comrades that I met during this process will not be mentioned during this acknowledgement, but their efforts are appreciated. On the other hand, there are those that I would be remiss if I did not mention. Dr. Daniel Jean introduced me to the ‘PhinisheD/FinishEdD’ group where I was fortunate to have met a reliable statistician Dr. Harold Whitfield., and editor Dr. Linet Kendall who both afforded me consultation throughout a significant part of the dissertation journey” (p. vii). Chandler, C. (2021). Clinician empathy and alliance building with patients during clinician and patient interactions in a drug addiction treatment center in northeastern New Jersey (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 28643746).

Princess Clark– “To Harold Whitfield: thank you for your expertise on data

Analysis” (p. iv). Clark, P.N. (2008). Program evaluation: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of an alternative education program in a rural county of a mid-atlantic U.S. state (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3320548)

Ian Coyle- . “I also want to thank Dr. Harold Whitfield and Dr. Tom Gollery for their assistance” (p.v). Coyle, I. M. (2023). Examining factors that influence the tenure of county managers (Order No. 30493892). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2817221695).

Bobbi Jo Curtis- “In closing, I would like to extend my appreciation to Linda Carter and Dr. Harold Whitfield” (v). Curtis, B.J. (2015). Supervisor behavior: It’s role in the working relationship and retention of millennial nurses (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3746852).

Ingrid P. Dangleben-  “To Dr. Harold  Whitfield, thank you very much for coming to my rescue with the data analysis. I could not have gotten these results completed if you were not there in my corner. Also, you also pushed me by forcing me to learn how read the results so that I can interpret the results of my data ‘Thank You’” (p. vii). Dangleben, I.P. (2019). A quantitative correlation study on the relationship between workplace bullying and teachers (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 13862340)

Brenda Davis- “Also, I acknowledge Dr. Harold Whitfield who provided me with the video tutorial I needed to get me through the grueling process of analyzing my data. Assisted by his video tutorial, I effectively analyzed my data and wrote Chapter 4” (p. v). Davis, B.C. (2017). The examination of the difference in impact between leadership styles on organizational culture (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10287387).

Heather Davis– “I would like to thank statistical genius and consultant Dr. Harold Whitefield [sic]. I would not have been able to complete this study without you. I am endlessly grateful for your help and you are a true blessing to all struggling doctoral students. Thank you” (p. iv). Davis, H. (2011). Clients receiving inpatient substance abuse counseling from recovering therapists and non-recovering therapists: Predictors of successful completion (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No.

3489790).

Laura De La Cruz- “Special thanks to Dr. Harold Whitfield, the best stats coach ever.” De La Cruz, L. (2022). Leadership styles of minority women administrators in academic medicine: A quantitative study (Order No. 30530543). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2841633824).

Jennifer Dumes- “I would like to acknowledge, Dr. Whitfield, your expertise and commitment to your clients is undeniable, and your product is unparalleled, thank you” (p. iv). Dumes, J. R. (2014). Positive behavioral interventions systems and test scores (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3668788).

Marvin Dupiton-  “Acknowledgements…, Dr. Harold Whitfield…” (p. iv). Dupiton, M. E. (2021). The examination of racial identity of black males through self-efficacy, social integration, persistence, and mentorship at a predominantly white institution (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2724235433).

Angela Durant-Tyson- “Dr. Harold Whitfield so appreciate your help with helping me understand SEM and PATH models” (p. iv). Durant-Tyson, A. (2022). Communication satisfaction and Its effect on organizational readiness to change: A quantitative district-wide study of employees from a technology center (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2733256075).

Renita Ellis- “Additionally, I would like to acknowledge …..Dr. Whitfield, ….for supporting me with resources” (p. iv). Ellis, R.P. (2015). Perceived value of certification and the registered health information technician credentialing examination (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3685413).

Carla Forlano- “I would also like to extend my gratitude to … Dr. Harold Whitfield whose instrumental statistical insight was extremely helpful in the beginning of this process” (p. v). Forlano, C. (2016). A survey analysis of the relationship between job satisfaction among higher education employees and their political engagement (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10248437).

Samantha Friedman– “I must also extend a big ‘thank you’ to Harold Whitfield, Ed.D., a brilliant statistician, whose tutelage and unwavering patience made Chapters 4 and 5 possible” (¶1). Friedman, S. (2011). The impact of parental divorce on the marital attitudes and intimacy of adults and children of divorce (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3454119)

Breanna Fulton- “Dr. Whitfield, thank you for all your help throughout this process. Without your knowledge and expertise, I wouldn’t be where I am today” (p. vii). Fulton, B.M. (2018). The internalization of the strong black woman schema and mental health help-seeking (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10932389)

Heather Garcia- “Acknowledgements: Harold Whitfield, Ed.D.” Garcia, H. C. (2022). Effect of simulations on nurse self-efficacy and knowledge of hypertensive crisis treatment in pregnancy (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2735303701).

Carletha Gates- “I would also like to thank Dr. Harold Whitfield, my statistician; your expertise and assistance was extremely valuable” (p. iv). Gates, C.G. (2014). Gender differences in parenting stress and social support among hemophilia families (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3636560)

Lesia Griffin-  “A special thanks to Dr. Harold Whitfield.  I could not have completed the statistical analysis without you” (p.4). Griffin, L.A. (2015). The correlation between nutrition and academic achievement in Georgia middle schools (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3718897)

Michelle Harris- “I would also like to thank Dr. Shawn O. Utsey, Dr. Silvain Dang, and Dr. Harold Whitfield.  The collegiality and support I received from these gentlemen was very much appreciated” (p. v). Harris, M. L. (2024). The Influence of Perfectionism on Professional Psychological Help-Seeking in African American Women: A Quantitative Correlational Investigation (Order No. 31558778). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (3097583207).

Lisa Henderson- “I wish to recognize and thank Dr. Harold Whitfield for your statistical expertise, patience with someone less enlightened in the art of statistics, and your speedy (but thorough) answers to my questions” (p. v). Henderson, L.M. (2013). Enhancing safety communication with leadership: A quantitative study of leadership style and safety voice (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No.3573958)

Holly Hollis- “I want to thank Mrs. Sirena Fritz and Dr. Teresa Kochera for not allowing me to give up and for holding me accountable on this work all the way to the very end, and Dr. Harold Whitfield, Chris Schmitz, and Sherri Edwards for their help and expertise related to the final product.” (p. iii). Hollis, H. (2014). The impact of social media on social presence and student satisfaction in nursing education (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No.3620107)

Rita Hurt- “Dr. Harold Whitfield provided instrumental resources to my endeavor from beginning to end through supporting and assisting me with his expertise in statistics and APA formatting (p. 67).” Hurt, R. (2009). The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of intelligence: Investigating the differential subtests among populations of children and adults served by an independent private practice (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3355690)

Sherin Isaac- “Finally, I wish to thank Dr. Harold Whitfield for his assistance with my statistical

Analysis” (p. vi). Isaac, S. K. (2008). Attachment styles and acculturation of Christian Asian Indians: Impact on life satisfaction (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3447327)

Markell Harrison-Jackson-  “I also want to give a special thanks to … Harold Lane [sic] Whitfield…” (p .iii).  Harrison-Jackson, M. (2009). A multi-state evaluation of the factors predicting educational achievement of adult foster care alumni (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3351403)

Tracy L. Jackson- “Lastly, I want to thank my statistician, Harold Whitfield. You were extremely helpful and patient with me. When I was struggling with formulating my research questions, choosing the best statistical tests and analyzing my data, you provided excellent guidance and feedback” (p. iv). Jackson, T. L. (2009). The study of parenting stress and social support among African American mothers (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3355850)

Notoya James– “Dr. Harold Whitfield, you are the statistics champ, thank you” (iv). James, N. (2022). Corporate social responsibility and employee engagement: A quantitative study (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database (UMI No. 29068169).

Judy Juarez–  “I am grateful to have had a team of academic scholars with the expertise and

knowledge in the field of research and human services.  Lastly, I want to thank Dr.

Thomas Clyburn and Dr. Harold Whitfield for their guidance and support.  You made this

possible and I am truly appreciative.” (p. v). Juarez, J. (2015). A study of parenting and marriage satisfaction in families with teenagers: Implications for social work and community based- practice (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No.3724928)

Brett E. Kociol- “Speaking of stats, I’d like to thank two individuals who were compassionate enough to hold my hand through the process…The second is Harold Whitfield, who helped me grope in the dark with the stats themselves” (p. iv). Kociol, B.E. (2011). Clinician reluctance to refer to group psychotherapy: theoretical and empirical considerations (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3460719)

Yvette Lykes- “Dr. Harold Whitfield, thank you for your assistance and commitment with data analysis” (p. vii). Lykes, Y. R. (2022). Preschool teachers’ critical multicultural education competencies and intercultural sensitivity in culturally responsive teaching (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2728543276).

Shanthi Konkoth– “The author owes a profound gratitude to the following personalities for their

varied contributions to this effort: … and Dr. Harold Whitfield for his statistical guidance” (p. iii). Konkoth, S. (2016). Impact of competency-based education and assessment on program outcomes (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10041117)

Sharon Parham- “I respect and appreciate … Dr. Harold Whitfield and Dr. Tom Granoff who assisted me throughout Chapters 3 and 4 of my study” (vii).  Parham, S. B. (2022). The learning style of online postsecondary adult learners and its relationship to their academic success (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2718665752).

Petranella La Touche- “I also would like to acknowledge the outstanding statistical assistance of Dr. Harold Whitfield” (iv.). La Touche, P. R. (2016). The impact of information security policies on deterring social engineering attacks: The mobile worker’s perspective (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10152827)

Kimberly Lee- “Thank you also to Dr. Harold Whitfield, who helped me navigate and truly understand my statistics. You gave me way more than you had to, and I appreciate you” (v.). Lee, K.E. (2021). Factors promoting physical fitness and healthy eating in extrinsically motivated populations: A comparative study (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 28321739)

Ronnie Moore- . “Dr. Whitfield was excellent in giving me a clear understanding of statistics” p. v). Moore, R. (2022). Exploring the effects of workplace bullying on productivity and absenteeism among veterans a correlational study (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No.29210560)

Margaret R. Moreno – “Thank you, thank you, thank you for the encouragement, hope, and resilience modeling you shared Dr. Tom Granoff, Dr. Kristina McGaha, Erik Guerra, Eddie Miller, Kim Rainer, Carolyn Flynn, Dr. Harold Whitfield, Dr. Armando Paladino, Dr. Kim Padilla, Dr. Waleed Mohamed, Larry Hobbs, Shane Osborne, Kathryn “Kitty” Myers, Michael Baker, Rodson Cardoso, Maureen McKenna, and Brian Blangsted.” (p. vii).Moreno, M. R. (2020). Transformational Leadership Style and Investment in Psychological Capital: A Quantitative Correlational Study (Order No. 28024895). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2428149575).

Stephanie Mugnano- “Acknowledgements… Dr. Harold Whitfield” (p. iv). Mugnano, S. L. (2016). The underrepresentation of female executives in the beauty industry: Does mentoring, networking, and advanced training help with career advancement? (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10239866)

Anthony D. Newton- “Furthermore, I appreciate Dr. Harold Whitfield for assisting me with the statistical analysis” (p. vi). Newton, A.D. (2012). Influences of cultural characteristics of minority students on academic choices at a community college (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3537802)

Chimaobi Nwosu- “Dr. Harold Whitfield … provided me guidance with various aspects of statistical analysis including SPSS” (p. v). Nwosu, C. (2013). Perceptions of the impact of United States federal government policies on solar energy technology adoption (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3596553) 

Solomon Okwendi- “Dr. Harold Whitfield, thank you for helping me to clarify my

thoughts about this research endeavor” (p. iv). Okwendi, S. (2013). Relationship between leadership and officers’ job satisfaction: Impact on public safety in Nigeria (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3601476)

Olufemi Ometesho-   “I would like to acknowledge the outstanding statistics and editing assistance of Dr. Harold Whitfield and Dr. Marc Baldwin of edit911.com” (p. iv). Ometesho, O (2014). Examining the privacy concerns, perceptions, and behavioral intentions of online weight-loss social network users (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3620573)

Dixie Overton- “…another special thank you to Dr. Harold Whitfield for his statistical prowess, which was of vital assistance in conducting SEM analysis” (p. iv). Overton, D. (2017). The relationship between knowledge transfer, team learning, and project success in the information technology field (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10281127)

Dennis Pires-  “A special thanks to Dr. Harold Whitfield for his assistance” (p. iv). Pires, D.E. (2015). Mobile technology in higher education: An extended technology acceptance perspective (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3739797)

Debra Pruitt- “Much thanks to Dr. Harold Whitfield for his knowledge and assistance with IBM statistics” (p. v). Pruitt, D.A. (2021). Organizational predictors of police officers’ job satisfaction (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 28714076)

Valerie Quarles- “Additionally, special thanks go to my statistical mentor, Dr. Harold Whitfield, for his wisdom, patience, and guidance” (p. iv.). Quarles, V. (2012). A study of parenting authority styles and self-esteem: implications for families (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3518447)

Marjorie Roberts- “I wish to acknowledge Dr. Harold Whitfield for being a calming force on the dissertation waters” (p. v). Roberts, M.E. (2015). Examining the effectiveness of mentoring African American entrepreneurs (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3687660)

TauWana Robinson- “To Dr. Harold Whitfield, thank you for your guidance throughout the analysis process, your expertise is unquestionable!  Dr. Conzelmann, words cannot express my gratitude, ‘No tissue.  Wear a cape, be your own hero’ will always motivate me” (p. iv). Robinson, T.L. (2016). A quantitative investigation of employee motivation and cohesion with or without servant leadership (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10196391)

 Valerie Jeannette Rodriguez–  “I would also like to acknowledge Harold Whitfield for all his

expert guidance, encouragement, and assistance” (p. vi.). Rodriguez, V.J. (2015). Factors impacting vocational rehabilitation employment outcomes: An analysis of state-federal service provision (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3728872)

Charles Ross– “To Dr. Harold Whitfield: you are a Jedi statistician” (p. iv.). Ross, C (2016).    Title I vs. non-title I students and standardized test scores in a school district in Georgia (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10118752)

Holly H. Saint – “Finally, thank you Dr. Whitfield and Dr. Totten for being my statistical support

and helping me analyze collected data as a student-researcher” (p.6). Saint, H.F. (2013). Personality and science training as predictors of science teaching efficacy beliefs (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3608442)

Justine P. Scott- “This research would not have been possible without the direction and assistance of individuals who provided me with professional mentorship and motivation to complete this project… Dr. Ahmad Khan and Dr. Harold Whitfield, my statistics tutors who were not on my committee, helped me improve my research and analysis skills. They both shared their experience with me and generously gave their time to help me grow as a

professional researcher.” Scott, J. P. (2024). Perceived Stress, Social Media Usage, and Sleep Quality in United States Adults (Order No. 31337336). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (3077690997).

Mary Ann Sewell- “In addition I would like to thank Dr. Harold Whitfield for his help with statistical analysis..” (p. iv). Sewell, M. A. (2008). Ameliorating fat stigma: Resilience as a correlate to self-esteem, body image, and sexual quality of life for internet-savvy big beautiful women (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3371253)

Cynthia Sheppy- “I thank Dr. Harold Whitfield for his statistical guidance and deep

understanding of what I wanted to accomplish with this work” (p. v). Sheppy, C. (2010). Attachment, religion, and reporting behaviors of Black women who are victims of intimate partner violence (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3427254)

Omolola Sonaike- “I especially thank Dr. Harold Whitfield… for [his] team spirit at each stage of the program” (p. xv). Sonaike, O.A. (2008). Influence of high school counselors on the choices of universities and academic majors selected by students (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3317515)

Amelia Speaks- “To Dr. Harold Whitfield, you helped me make sense of the data when it all looked like a bunch a numbers. A thousand thank you’s” (p. iv).  Speaks, A. M. (2015). Parent to grandparent to parent again: Correlational study on differing parenting styles (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3702694)

Cynthia Stuart- “Providing invaluable assistance with statistical analysis was Harold Whitfield…” (p.v). Stuart, C. E. (2010). Successful ageing in a cultural context: Ethnic influences in the golden years  (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3398701)

Valerie Swan- “To Dr. Harold Whitfield, your expertise in quantitative research methods and analyses served as an excellent resource for me. Thank you for your assistance” (p. iv). Swan, V. J. (2012). Predictors of engagement among minority nursing students: Examining the use of collaborative teams, project-based assignments, authentic learning activities, and Web 2.0 technologies (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3502730)

Sonya C. Thomas- “Dr. Harold Whitfield, OMG! I have to say it scholarly, ‘You are the man number’s man!’ God has many things in store for you and your gift to the doctoral body “(p.v). Thomas, S. C. (2013). Self-efficacy and preparation of scholarly writing: Online doctoral coursework to comprehensive examination- A mixed method study (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3558239)

Talonda Thomas- “The statistical expertise of Dr. Harold Whitfield has been invaluable to this study and I truly appreciate his work” (p. iv). Thomas, T.D. (2011). The impact of musical performing arts on the academic achievement of Black males (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3461727)

Jasmine Todman- “Additionally, thanks to Dr. Wanda Gwyn, Dr. Harold Whitfield, and Marjorie Radella Metts for their support in every aspect of the doctoral journey, from the comprehensive examination to counseling, tutoring, editing, statistics, and publication” (p. vi).Todman, J.V. (2016). Applicability of health care leadership competence and leadership behaviors for women’s achieving health care executive status (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10137895)

Gretchen Torbert-  “A special thank you to Dr. Harold Whitfield, the best statistician ever” (p. iv). Torbert, G.J. (2014). Exploring the perceptions of teachers and principals regarding the teacher keys effectiveness system in Georgia (Doctoral dissertation). Available through Proquest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3668807)

Bobbie J. Turner-Parker- “I am very appreciative of numerous people, especially … Harold Whitfield… for [his] contributions, without such, the completion of this dissertation would not have been possible” (p. iv). Turner-Parker, B.J. (2013). The impact of baby boomer retirement and reverse migration that results in corporate brain drain in corporations in developed countries (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3578768)

Robynne Sherrill- “To Dr. Harold Whitfield, thank you for assisting me with the most challenging aspect of my dissertation! Your analytical expertise was a God send, and I am thankful for having connected with you at just the right time” (p. iv). Sherrill, R.L. (2015). An exploration of the relationship between transformational leadership and courageous followership behaviors in law enforcement  (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3687770)

Daniella Small-Bailey– “I’d also like to express my gratitude to some individuals who supported me emotionally, spiritually, and financially through this process… Dr. Harold Whitfield and Dr. Noel Gordon, for your guidance through the stats…” (p. iv). Small-Bailey, D. (2021). The effects of mental abacus instruction on first and 2nd grade students’ math assessment scores in a small northeastern US state (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 28776833).

Celesia Valentine– “I would like to thank …Dr. Harold Whitfield… for the coaching, counseling, and constructive feedback [he] provided based on [his] research background, experience, and expertise throughout the most challenging phase of my dissertation process” (p. ii). Valentine, C. D. (2009). Factors influencing career success of minority healthcare industry executives (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3380511)

Adrian Walton- “This next group of individuals were very instrumental throughout my academic process and I cannot say THANK YOU enough… Dr. Harold Whitfield… your support, honest advice, words of encouragement and constructive criticism throughout this process was greatly appreciated” (p. iv). Walton, A.M. (2017). Investigating different coping skills African Americans use relative to their employment status (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10288059)

Melissa Weathersby- “Thank you, Dr. Kat Malinsky, Dr. Harold Whitfield… for your continuous support and expertise as I worked to complete this journey.” Weathersby, M.J. (2018). An assessment of the financial literacy of undergraduates at one community college in Texas (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10825115)

Ryan White- “Finally, a special thanks to Dr. Harold Whitfield as my statistical mentor for his wisdom, and guidance” (p. iv). White, R.K. (2017). The relationships between the convenience store loyalty of customers, attachment styles, and behavior: A quantitative study (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10289621)

Sheila Wilson– “I would also like to acknowledge Dr. Harold Whitfield for his expertise and assistance with the statistical analysis in my study” (p. vii). Wilson, S.H. (2014). An investigation of school principals’ perceptions of aspects of their university leadership preparation programs for twenty-first-century school leadership (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3630470)

Ali Zandi– “Finally, I would like to thank Mr. [sic] Harold Whitfield for his assistance with statistical analysis and interpretation” (p. iv). Zandi, A.R. (2012). Intergenerational acculturation gaps and its impact on family conflict with second-generation Iranian Americans (Doctoral dissertation). Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 3518974)