Amy E Boren-Alpízar
Biographic Data
| ID | 73891 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amy E Boren-Alpízar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amy E |
| FAMILY NAME | Boren-Alpízar |
| SIGNATURE | BOREN-ALPÍZAR A E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Texas Tech University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9002-4855 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Living the Xinka way: Leadership rooted in Indigenous worldview
This study examines the leadership practices of the Xinka people, an Indigenous group in southern Guatemala, with the goal of contributing to understanding how their cultural values influence leadership behaviors. Through a constructivist grounded theory approach, this research involved 20 interviews with Xinka leaders from various communities in Guatemala. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methods, including open, axial, and selective cod…
Farmers’ field schools as a method of agricultural empowerment among Indigenous Lenca women in Honduras
The farmer field school is an adult education model emphasizing experiential, participatory learning. In Honduras, farmer field school promotes gender equality and empowers women in agriculture, particularly as many male farmers migrate in search of alternative income sources. This ethnographic study explores how farmer field school women participants engage with agricultural practices and how these practices influence their empowerment and commu…
Indigenous Maya-Mam leadership competencies: A grounded theory study
The findings suggest that Maya-Mam leadership is deeply rooted in cultural values and community dynamics, influencing how leaders engage with their roles and responsibilities. This aligns with broader research on Indigenous leadership, highlighting similarities and unique aspects of Maya-Mam leadership practices. The study underscores the importance of understanding local contexts and cultural values in leadership development initiatives within I…
Get the Story Straight: Comparing Narrative and Logical-Scientific Communication to Capture Gen Z’s Interest in Science Podcasts
Generation Z looks to novel media, including podcasts, to learn of the latest scientific innovations. This study compared the use of logical-scientific (LSC) to narrative (NC) communication in science-based podcasts. Participants listened to a podcast featuring LSC and NC while continuously rating their interest in the podcast. The NC section of the podcast received a higher average interest rating than the logical-scientific section. The LSC sec…
The Theory of Reasoned Action as a predictor of environmental behavior: A cross-cultural comparison between college students from Texas, Louisiana, and Honduras
Environmental and ecological degradation has raised concerns worldwide. Negative attitudes toward the environment plus disinterest have led to improper behavior, influencing climate change and global warming. Awareness could have a positive environmental impact by influencing attitudes and behaviors. One way to generate awareness and ensure positive behavior is through education. Using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), a 33-questions survey wa…
Agricultural identity of Indigenous Salasacas in Ecuador
Latin America's Indigenous are as varied as the place they live in and focus on past, beliefs, and culture. In Ecuador, the Indigenous Salasacas are famous for being strict in their cultural preservation, language, customs, agricultural practices, and costumes, which are considered unique. This ethnographic study aimed to understand the Salasacas's agricultural identity across different generations and reports the experiences and perceptions of 1…
A love-hate relationship: An ethnographic study of migration with Lenca women in rural Honduras
Honduras is a Latin-American country composed of nine Indigenous groups whose communities have experienced rural-to-urban migration due to the lack of employment, access to services, and poor infrastructure. The Lenca are the largest Indigenous group in Honduras, and have experienced massive outmigration of men, leaving women in charge of agricultural production – traditionally a man’s duty. The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon…
Indigenous Maya-Mam leadership competencies: A grounded theory study
The findings suggest that Maya-Mam leadership is deeply rooted in cultural values and community dynamics, influencing how leaders engage with their roles and responsibilities. This aligns with broader research on Indigenous leadership, highlighting similarities and unique aspects of Maya-Mam leadership practices. The study underscores the importance of understanding local contexts and cultural values in leadership development initiatives within I…
Agricultural identity of Indigenous Salasacas in Ecuador
Latin America's Indigenous are as varied as the place they live in and focus on past, beliefs, and culture. In Ecuador, the Indigenous Salasacas are famous for being strict in their cultural preservation, language, customs, agricultural practices, and costumes, which are considered unique. This ethnographic study aimed to understand the Salasacas's agricultural identity across different generations and reports the experiences and perceptions of 1…
A love-hate relationship: An ethnographic study of migration with Lenca women in rural Honduras
Honduras is a Latin-American country composed of nine Indigenous groups whose communities have experienced rural-to-urban migration due to the lack of employment, access to services, and poor infrastructure. The Lenca are the largest Indigenous group in Honduras, and have experienced massive outmigration of men, leaving women in charge of agricultural production – traditionally a man’s duty. The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomenon…
The Theory of Reasoned Action as a predictor of environmental behavior: A cross-cultural comparison between college students from Texas, Louisiana, and Honduras
Environmental and ecological degradation has raised concerns worldwide. Negative attitudes toward the environment plus disinterest have led to improper behavior, influencing climate change and global warming. Awareness could have a positive environmental impact by influencing attitudes and behaviors. One way to generate awareness and ensure positive behavior is through education. Using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), a 33-questions survey wa…
Agricultural identity of Indigenous Salasacas in Ecuador
Latin America's Indigenous are as varied as the place they live in and focus on past, beliefs, and culture. In Ecuador, the Indigenous Salasacas are famous for being strict in their cultural preservation, language, customs, agricultural practices, and costumes, which are considered unique. This ethnographic study aimed to understand the Salasacas's agricultural identity across different generations and reports the experiences and perceptions of 1…
Get the Story Straight: Comparing Narrative and Logical-Scientific Communication to Capture Gen Z’s Interest in Science Podcasts
Generation Z looks to novel media, including podcasts, to learn of the latest scientific innovations. This study compared the use of logical-scientific (LSC) to narrative (NC) communication in science-based podcasts. Participants listened to a podcast featuring LSC and NC while continuously rating their interest in the podcast. The NC section of the podcast received a higher average interest rating than the logical-scientific section. The LSC sec…
Indigenous Maya-Mam leadership competencies: A grounded theory study
The findings suggest that Maya-Mam leadership is deeply rooted in cultural values and community dynamics, influencing how leaders engage with their roles and responsibilities. This aligns with broader research on Indigenous leadership, highlighting similarities and unique aspects of Maya-Mam leadership practices. The study underscores the importance of understanding local contexts and cultural values in leadership development initiatives within I…
Living the Xinka way: Leadership rooted in Indigenous worldview
This study examines the leadership practices of the Xinka people, an Indigenous group in southern Guatemala, with the goal of contributing to understanding how their cultural values influence leadership behaviors. Through a constructivist grounded theory approach, this research involved 20 interviews with Xinka leaders from various communities in Guatemala. Data were analyzed using grounded theory methods, including open, axial, and selective cod…
Farmers’ field schools as a method of agricultural empowerment among Indigenous Lenca women in Honduras
The farmer field school is an adult education model emphasizing experiential, participatory learning. In Honduras, farmer field school promotes gender equality and empowers women in agriculture, particularly as many male farmers migrate in search of alternative income sources. This ethnographic study explores how farmer field school women participants engage with agricultural practices and how these practices influence their empowerment and commu…
Indigenous (4 works) · Anthropology (3 works) · Ethnography (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Traditional knowledge (3 works) · Agriculture (2 works) · Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development (2 works) · Climate Change Communication and Perception (2 works)