Society for Social Work and Research

Sixteenth Annual Conference Research That Makes A Difference: Advancing Practice and Shaping Public Policy
11-15 January 2012 I Grand Hyatt Washington I Washington, DC

171 Poster Presentations II: Crime and Criminal Justice, Health and Disability, International Social Work and Global Issues, Mental Health, Poverty and Social Policy, Research Design and Measurement, Sexual Orientation, Social Work Practice, Substance Misuse

Saturday, January 14, 2012: 6:15 PM-8:00 PM
Independence F - I (Grand Hyatt Washington)
* noted as presenting author
Gender and Ethnicity (G&E)
Ethnic Minority Groups
71P
Predictors of Health Literacy Among Latinos In Arkansas
Javier Boyas, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington
Health and Disability (H&D)
Health and Illness
72P
Addressing Health Literacy and Medication Adherence Among Underserved African-American Women with Breast Cancer
Cindy Davis, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Connie Rust, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Health and Illness
73P
An Exploratory Study of the Parental Supports Needed and Received by Parents with Disabilities
Elizabeth Lightfoot, PhD, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Traci LaLiberte, PhD, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Renee Hepperlen, MSW, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Health and Illness
74P
Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team
Charles Auerbach, PhD, Yeshiva University; Nancy Beckerman, PhD, Yeshiva University
Health and Illness
75P
Needle Fears In Dialysis Treatment: Implications for Social Work Practice
Joseph R. Merighi, PhD, Boston University; Jordana Muroff, PhD, MSW, Boston University
Health and Illness
76P
Health Care Providers' Role In Autonomy Support of Youth Living with Arthritis
Courtney Kellerman Wells, MPH, MSW, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Health and Illness
77P
ESRD Patients and the Medicare Part D Coverage Gap: A Qualitative Study
Pamela J. Kovacs, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University; Nathan H. Perkins, MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University; Norman V. Carroll, R Ph, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University; Elizabeth C. Nuschke, RD, Pharmacy Insights
Health and Illness
78P
The Impact of Having a Parent with a Disability On Child Mental Health: A Propensity Score Analysis
Susan Neely-Barnes, PhD, University of Memphis; Taylor E. Krcek, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Health and Illness
79P
The Effect of Social Network Types On the Health Care Utilization In the Korean Older Adults
Ji Young Kang, MSW, University of Washington; Sojung Park, MSW, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Health and Illness
80P
Parent Stress and Childhood Disability: An Interdisciplinary and Mixed Methods Approach
Heather Hall, PhD, University of South Alabama; Susan Neely-Barnes, PhD, University of Memphis; Taylor E. Krcek, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; J. Carolyn Graff, PhD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Jane Hankins, MD, Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital; Ruth J. Roberts, EdD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Health and Illness
82P
Health and Illness
83P
Health and Illness
84P
People with Potentially Disabling Conditions Maintaining Health and Work: Can Case Management and Expanded Health Supports Help?
Holly Bell, PhD, University of Texas at Austin; Thomas Bohman, PhD, University of Texas at Austin; Lynn Wallisch, PhD, University of Texas at Austin; Kristen Christensen, MSSW, Health and Human Services Commission; Dena Stoner, BA, Texas Department of State Health Services; Allen Pittman, MSSW, Texas Department of State Health Services; Brian Reed, MD, Baylor College of Medicine; Britta Ostermeyer, MD, Ben Taub General Hospital
Health and Illness
85P
Pain In Married Couples In Later Life: Predictors of Pain Intensity and Associated Outcomes
Karen J. Ishler, MA, Case Western Reserve University; Aloen L. Townsend, PhD, Case Western Reserve University
Health and Illness
86P
Adolescent Cancer Survivors: Identity Paradox and the Need to Belong
Barbara L. Jones, PhD, MSW, University of Texas at Austin
Health and Illness
87P
Views and Experiences of Suicidality During Pregnancy and the Postpartum: Findings From Interviews with Maternal Care Clinic Patients
Karen Tabb, MSW, University of Washington; Amelia R. Gavin, PhD, University of Washington; Yuqing Guo, MSN, University of Washington; Hsiang Huang, MD, University of Washington; Katherine Debiec, MD, University of Washington
Health and Illness
88P
Discrimination and Suicide Risk Among Black Americans
Sean Joe, PhD, LMSW, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Brandon Respress, PhD, RN, MSN, MPH, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Health Promotion and Education
89P
The Relationship Between School Based Health Centers and Academic Outcomes
Jessica S. Strolin-Goltzman, PhD, University of Vermont; Amanda Sisselman, PhD, Yeshiva University; Charles Auerbach, PhD, Yeshiva University
Health Promotion and Education
90P
Feasibility of An Online Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Training for Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers
Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, PhD, LCSW, University of Texas at Austin; Danielle Parrish, PhD, University of Houston; Polly Browning, MSSW, University of Texas at Austin
Health Promotion and Education
91P
Longitudinal Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Smoking Behavior of the Elderly In South Korea: A Latent Growth Model
Youngsam Oh, MSW, Case Western Reserve University; Aloen L. Townsend, PhD, Case Western Reserve University; Myoungil Kim, MSW, Yonsei Univerity
Health Promotion and Education
93P
Health Promotion and Education
94P
The Meaning of Pregnancy Among Women Seeking Emergency Contraception: A Qualitative Exploration
Rachel L. Wright, MSW, University of Utah; Caren J. Frost, PhD, University of Utah; David K. Turok, MD, University of Utah
HIV/AIDS
96P
Homeless Youth's Social Network Properties, Methamphetamine Use, and Concurrent Sexual Partnerships
Eric Rice, PhD, University of Southern California; Hsun-Ta Hsu, MSW, University of Southern California
HIV/AIDS
97P
Family and Peer Influences On Sexual Intention: A Path Analysis Approach
Anamika Barman-Adhikari, MSW, University of Southern California; Julie Cederbaum, MSW, MPH, PhD, University of Southern California
International Social Work and Global Issues (ISW&GI)
International Migration
98P
Mental Health (MH)
Childhood Mental Health
99P
Does the Hype Match the Data? A Systematic Review of TF-CBT for Use with Traumatized Youth
Colleen E. Cary, LMSW, University of Chicago; J. Curtis McMillen, PhD, University of Chicago
Childhood Mental Health
101P
Exploring Differences In Family Involvement and Depressive Symptoms Across Latino Adolescent Group
Beverly Araujo Dawson, PhD, Adelphi University; Rose M. Perez, PhD, Fordham University
Co-morbidity
102P
Predictors of Medical Comorbidity Among Long-Term State Hospital Inpatients
Michael Killian, MSW, Florida State University; Jeffrey R. Lacasse, PhD, Arizona State University
Co-morbidity
103P
Predictors of Residential Treatment Completion Among Individuals with Co-Occurring Substance and Mental Disorders
Sam Choi, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; John Seiters, Foundations Recovery Network; Samuel MacMaster, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; R. Lyle Cooper, PhD, University of Tennessee, Nashville Campus
Depression
104P
Ethnic Group Differences In a Mediated Model of Maternal Depression, Parenting Stress, Child-Routines, and Emotional-Behavior Regulation of Preschool Children In Low-Income Families
Michaela Zajicek-Farber, MSW PhD, The Catholic University of America; Lynn Milgram Mayer, MSW, PhD, The Catholic University of America
Mental Health Treatment and Services
105P
Needs Assessment In a Public Housing Community with Health and Aging Concerns
Sharon Bowland, PhD, University of Louisville; Vicki Hines-Martin, PhD, University of Louisville
Mental Health Treatment and Services
106P
Mental Health Courts and Treatment: A Consumer Perspective
Kelli Canada, LCSW, University of Chicago
Mental Health Treatment and Services
107P
Development of a Veteran-Informed Meaning, Purposeful Action & Recovery Therapy (MPART) for Treatment of PTSD
Leah E. James, MS, MSW, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Edward MacPhee, MD, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Mental Health Treatment and Services
108P
Empirically Supported Program Theory and Practice Priorities for Perinatal Depression Screening and Intervention
Sarah Kye Price, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University; Joan Corder-Mabe, RNC, MS, WHNP, Virginia Department of Health; Kristin R. Austin, MPH, Virginia Department of Health
Mental Health Treatment and Services
109P
Meeting the Needs of Participants In Clinical Research: An Evaluation of the NYSPI Social Work Consultation Service
Jordan E. DeVylder, MS, Columbia University; Elizabeth Golden, LCSW, New York State Psychiatric Institute; Nancy Alexander, LCSW, New York State Psychiatric Institute; Prudence W. Fisher, PhD, Columbia University / New York State Psychiatric Institute
Mental Health Treatment and Services
110P
Mental Health Treatment and Services
111P
Impact of Mindfulness Interventions with Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Katherine L. Montgomery, MSSW, University of Texas at Austin; Johnny S. Kim, PhD, University of Kansas; Joy Learman, MSSW, University of Texas at Austin; David W. Springer, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Mental Health Treatment and Services
112P
Correlates of Life-Time Use of Mental Health Services Among Korean Americans
So-Youn Park, MSW, Johns Hopkins University; Yeddi Park, MSW, New York University
Mental Health Treatment and Services
113P
Clinicians' Experiences Implementing Evidence-Based Treatments In Mental Health
Byron J. Powell, MA, Washington University in Saint Louis; Carolina Hausmann-Stabile, MSW, Washington University in Saint Louis; J. Curtis McMillen, PhD, University of Chicago
Serious Mental Illness (i.e. schizophrenia)
114P
Predictors of Loneliness of Clubhouse Members
David E. Biegel, PhD, Case Western Reserve University; Ching-Wen Chang, MSW, Case Western Reserve University
Serious Mental Illness (i.e. schizophrenia)
115P
Clinical and Social Factors Contributing to Employability In Schizophrenia
Mercedes Hernandez, MSW, University of Southern California; Concepcion Barrio, PhD, University of Southern California; John S. Brekke, PhD, University of Southern California
Serious Mental Illness (i.e. schizophrenia)
116P
Death As An Escape From Discrepancy: Examining the Value of Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem In Predicting Suicidality In Schizophrenia
Anthony Fulginiti, MSW, University of Southern California; John S. Brekke, PhD, University of Southern California
Serious Mental Illness (i.e. schizophrenia)
117P
Quality of Life and Suicide In Schizophrenia; What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us
Anthony Fulginiti, MSW, University of Southern California; John S. Brekke, PhD, University of Southern California
Systems of Care
118P
Interactions with the Police: Experiences of the Homeless In Mental Health Crisis
Bart W. Miles, PhD, Wayne State University; Jessica K. Camp, LMSW, Wayne State University
Systems of Care
119P
New Users and Ongoing Users: Differences In Mental Health Service Outcome Among Children and Adolescents
HyunSoo Kim, MSSA, Case Western Reserve University; Seok-Joo Kim, MSSA, Case Western Reserve University; Thomas G. Williams, MA, MAed, Alcohol, Drug Addition & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County; John F. Garrity, PhD, Alcohol, Drug Addition & Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County
Poverty and Social Policy (P&SP)
Communities/Neighborhoods
121P
Making Public Housing Safer: Examining the Predictors of Perceived Safety In Public Housing Communities
Ronald Pitner, PhD, University of South Carolina; Darcy Freedman, PhD, University of South Carolina; Bethany Bell, PhD, University of South Carolina
Homelessness and Housing
122P
Resiliency Among Highly-Transient Homeless Young Adults: An Exploratory Study
Angie Lippman, MSW, University of Texas at Austin; Sanna Thompson, PhD, University of Texas at Austin; Tiffany Ryan, MSW, University of Texas at Austin; Katherine L. Montgomery, MSSW, University of Texas at Austin; Kimberly A. Bender, PhD, University of Denver; Kristin M. Ferguson, PhD, City University of New York
Homelessness and Housing
123P
Poverty/Welfare Reform
124P
Poverty/Welfare Reform
125P
Implications of IDA Housing Program for the Socio-Economically Disadvantaged
Kyeong Mo Kim, MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore
Research Design and Measurement (RD&M)
Intervention Research
126P
A Pilot Application of Maximum Individualized Change Analysis to the Evaluation of An In-Home Family Intervention Program
Ronald W. Thompson, PhD, Father Flanagan's Boys Home (Boys Town); Eric C. Brown, PhD, University of Washington; W. Alex Mason, PhD, Father Flanagan's Boys Home (Boys Town); Roger A. Boothroyd, PhD, University of South Florida; Stephanie Ingram, BA, Boys Town
Measurement/Psychometrics
127P
Examining the Psychometric Properties of the Family Assessment Measure-III (FAM-III) Among Alcoholic Families
Ya-Ling Chen, State University of New York at Buffalo; Thomas Nochajski, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo; Eugene Maguin, PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo
Measurement/Psychometrics
128P
Refining the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS): An Alternative Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Catherine N. Dulmus, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo; David A. Patterson, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo; Eugene Maguin, PHD, State University of New York at Buffalo; Nicole, M. Fava, MSW, State University of New York at Buffalo
Measurement/Psychometrics
129P
Examination of the Structure and Function of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Among Latina and White Female College Students
M. Teresa Granillo, PhD, University of Texas at Austin; Brian Perron, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Sexual Orientation (SO)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
130P
Sexual Behaviors and Correlates of HIV Risk Perception In a Multi-Ethnic Sample of Women Who Have Sex with Women
Robin J. Jacobs, PhD, MSW, Nova Southeastern University; Brooke Mootry, MSW, Georgia Department of Community Health; Maria Lago, MSW, Nova Southeastern University
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
131P
Psychosocial Predictors of Loneliness In Midlife and Older Gay and Bisexual Men
Robin J. Jacobs, PhD, MSW, Nova Southeastern University; Michael N. Kane, PhD, LCSW, ACSW, Florida Atlantic University
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
132P
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
133P
Translating the NORC Model to Address Health and Social Service Gaps for GLBT Senior Population Residing In and Around Capitol Hill Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado
Jennifer M. Dickman, MSW, Kaiser Permanente CO/University of Denver; Michele D. Hanna, PhD, University of Denver
Social Work Practice (SWP)
Ethical Issues
134P
Perceptions of Patient Advocacy In End-of-Life Care with Vulnerable Populations
Frances Nedjat-Haiem, PhD, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; Kristen Cribbs, BA, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; Karl Lorenz, MD, VA Greater LA Healthcare System; Iraida V. Carrion, PhD, University of South Florida
Evidence Based Practice
135P
How Do We REALLY Work with Clients: Redefining the Helping Process
Wendy Schudrich, MSW, Yeshiva University; Judith Samuels, PhD, Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors (SM&AB)
Substances: Alcohol and Drugs
136P
Binge Drinking Trajectories From Adolescence to Young Adulthood: The Effects of Peer Social Networks
Hyeouk Chris Hahm, PhD, Boston University; Eric Kolaczyk, PhD, Boston University; Jisun Jang, MA, Boston University; Theadora Teddy Swenson, Boston University; Asma M. Bhindarwala, Boston University
Substances: Alcohol and Drugs
137P
A Systematic Review of Motivational Enhancement and Referral-Only Interventions to Increase Alcohol Treatment Initiation
Joseph E. Glass, MSW, Washington University in Saint Louis; Ashley M. Hamilton, BA, MSW Candidate, Washington University in Saint Louis; Brian Perron, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Mark A. Ilgen, PhD, VA National Serious Mental Illness Treatment and Research Evaluation Center
Treatment and Services
138P
Perceptions of Consequences for Risk and Violence Behaviors for Recipients of a Brief Alcohol Intervention: A Latent Profile Analysis
Gerald Cochran, MSW, University of Texas at Austin; Craig Field, PhD, MPH, University of Texas at Austin; Raul Caetano, MD, MPH, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Work, Family, and Family Policy (W,F&FP)
Policies to support working families
139P
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