Session: ePoster Presentations VII (Society for Social Work and Research 30th Annual Conference Anniversary)

191 ePoster Presentations VII

Schedule:
Friday, January 16, 2026: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Marquis BR 6, ML 2 (Marriott Marquis Washington DC)
* noted as presenting author
Adolescent and Youth Development
Adolescent Health
421P
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Involvement in Physical Activities Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Children in the U.S
Nayoung Kim, MSW, Pusan National University; Edson Chipalo, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati; Haelim Jeong, MSW, University of Alabama, School of Social Work; Youjin Kim, MSW, Pusan National University
Adolescent Mental Disorders and Mental Health and Wellbeing
422P
Measuring the Flourishing of Transitional Youth Aging out of Foster Care in the United States: A Study of Factor Structure and Invariance of the Flourishing Index
Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Jeesoo Jeon, PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Amanda Cruce, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Jenn Lee, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
Adolescent Mental Disorders and Mental Health and Wellbeing
423P
Positively Powerful: A Scoping Review Exploring the Connection between Positive Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Outcomes in Children and Adolescents
Andrea G. Bell, MSW, University of Alabama; Brenda D. Smith, PhD, University of Alabama; Melissa Ticozzi, MSW, University of Alabama; Sudikshya Sahoo, MSW, University of Alabama
Adolescent Mental Disorders and Mental Health and Wellbeing
424P
Momentary Associations between Dietary Restriction, Stress, and Eating Behaviors in Adolescents
Peichen Liu, MSW, University of Southern California; Jeremy Morales, BA, University of Southern California; Tylor Mason, PhD, University of Southern California
Adolescent Mental Disorders and Mental Health and Wellbeing
425P
The Impact of Social Withdrawal on Smartphone Overdependence in Youth: The Mediating Effect of a Peer Support System
Hyewon Eo, MSW, Pusan National Univercity; Da eun Hwang, Pusan National Univercity; Bora Jeong, Pusan National Univercity; Yiin Jeong, Pusan National Univercity
Adolescents - Special Populations (Minority/Indigenous Youth)
426P
The Impact of Social Isolation on Career Development Among Multicultural Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Emotional Problems and the Moderated Mediation of Social Support
Sungjoo Lee, MSW, Pusan National University; Seo A Shin, Pusan National University; Gyungwoo CHOI, Pusan National University
Adolescents - Special Populations (Minority/Indigenous Youth)
427P
Transgender Identity and Bullying Victimization Among Indiana High School Students
Jenna Malone, BSW, University of Southern Indiana; Junghee Han, Ph.D., University of Southern Indiana
Transition Age Youth/Emerging Adulthood
428P
Financial Capability and Mental Health Rating Among Youth Aging out of Foster Care
Yao Wang, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington; Sally Hageman, PhD, Idaho State University; Jenna Thompson, MSW, Washington State University; Lauren McCarthy, PhD, MSW, University of Colorado; Yanfeng Xu, PhD, University of South Carolina
Youth Violence
429P
Aging Services and Gerontology
Caregiving for Older Adults
430P
Caregiving Support Service Utilization Among Korean, Vietnamese, and Non-Hispanic White Family Caregivers for Persons with Dementia
Seunghye Hong, PhD, University of Hawai`i; Constance Emory-Khenmy, MPH, University of Hawai`i; Jung-Ah Lee, PhD, University of California, Irvine
Long Term and Palliative Care
431P
Development and Evaluation of Advance Care Planning Implementation Assessment Tool
Peiyuan Zhang, MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore; John Cagle, PhD, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Paul Sacco, Ph.D., University of Maryland Baltimore; Joan Davitt, PhD, University of Maryland at Baltimore; Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Technology
432P
Bridging the Digital Divide with AI: Conversational Analyses of Older Adults’ Social Engagement with Socially Assistive Robots
Othelia Lee, UNC Charlotte School of Social Work; Narae Choi, Kookmin University; Do-Hyung Park, Kookmin University
Technology
434P
American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Global Indigenous Populations (Indigenous Cluster)
Community driven and place-based/settings-based interventions
435P
Participatory Implementation Research to Inform Community Practice: Blending Participatory Research with Implementation Science Frameworks for Suicide Prevention in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Lauren White, PhD, University of Washington; Katie Schultz, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Jerreed Ivanich, PhD, University of Colorado, Denver; Diane McEachern, PhD, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Roberta Moto, BSW, Maniilaq Association; Josie Garnie, Norton Sound Health Corporation; Lisa Wexler, PhD, MSW, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Asian and Asian-Pacific Islander Focused-Research
Health and mental health
436P
Stigma, Sense of Belonging, and Help-Seeking Among East Asian Students
Isabelle Kim, MSW, University of Pennsylvania; Subin Na, MA, University of Pennsylvania; Phyllis Solomon, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Health and mental health
437P
Associations between Socioeconomic Characteristics and Mental Health Among Diverse Young Asian Adults in the United States
Juliann Li Verdugo, MSW, University of Washington; Todd Nobles, MA, University of Washington; Jerald Herting, PhD, University of Washington; Jane Lee, PhD, MSW, University of Washington; David Takeuchi, PhD, University of Washington
Black and African Diaspora Focused-Research
Health and mental health
438P
An Exploratory Factor Analysis of the Black Girl Invisibility Scale and Mental Health Symptoms
Domonique Henderson, MSW, University of California, Los Angeles; Laila Wheeler, UCLA; Asante Spencer, UCLA; Laura Wray-Lake, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Child Welfare
Child Welfare Services, Systems, and Workforce
439P
AI-Powered Deliberate Practice: Assessing Feedback Fidelity and Believability of the Chatbot in the Virtual Motivational Interviewing (VMI) App
Cole Benson, MS, LCSW, University of Utah; Matt Davis, PhD, University of Utah; Marti Bowles, LCSW, University of Utah; Brad Lundahl, PhD, MSW, University of Utah; Chad McDonald, Ph.D., University of Utah
Prevention and Intervention
440P
Impact of a Structured Intervention on Sibling Relationships: Changes in Conflict, Support, and Resilience through Latent Transition Analysis
Wonjoon Hwang, MSW, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Kazi Abusaleh, MSW, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Jeffrey Waid, PhD, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Armeda Wojciak, PhD, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Prevention and Intervention
441P
Local People's Perceptions of Community Protective Factors That Protect from Child Maltreatment
Batkhishig Adilbish, PhD, National University of Mongolia; Purevsuren Byambajav, BSW, General Authority of Child and Family Development, Mongolia; Chanzalsuren Mavag, MA, National University of Mongolia
Prevention and Intervention
442P
Photovoice Action Research As a Trauma-Processing Tool for Youth Impacted By Foster Care
Yesi Camacho Torres, MSW, Ed.M., University of California, Los Angeles; Kate Watson, PhD, Vista del Mar Child & Family Services
Safety/Maltreatment/Neglect/Abuse
443P
Characteristics of Maltreatment and System Involvement Outcomes of CPS-Involved Children with Behavioral and Emotional Problems
Brett Drake, MSW, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis; Tzu Hsin Huang, MSW, Washington University in Saint Louis
Communities and Neighborhoods
Community capacity building (assets and social capital)
444P
A Community-Engaged Approach to Ego Mapping: Developing a Toolkit to Assess Social Capital in Coalitions Addressing the Opioid Crisis
Sara Roberts, MSSA, LISW, Case Western Reserve University; Cathy Charles, MPH, Case Western Reserve University; Melinda Week, MPH, Case Western Reserve University; Owusua Yamoah, PhD, MA, Case Western Reserve University; Emily Nelson, PhD, MPH, Case Western Reserve University; Darcy Freedman, PhD, MPH, Case Western Reserve University
Community practice including community organizing, community building, community development, and mutual aid
445P
A National Review of Domestic Violence Service Agency Websites: Identifying Services for Community Prevention Approaches and People Who Use Violence
Julia OConnor, PhD, MSW, MPH, University of Utah; Hsiu-Fen Lin, PhD, University of Central Florida; Rachel Johnson, University of Utah; Mara Conover, University of Central Florida; Lindsay Rosenberg, Nova Southeastern University; Melanie Perez, University of Central Florida
Community-engaged or community-based participatory research
446P
Preparing for COPE: A Mixed Methods Study on Community Facilitators' Experiences in Leading Psychoeducational Group Interventions
Richard Junior Mills-Aidoo, MSW, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge; Jennifer Scott, PhD, LCSW, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge; Natasha Lee, MSW, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge; Tara Powell, PhD, MSW, MPH, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Crime and Criminal Justice
Girls and Women
447P
"We Are Supposed to be Grateful to be Included": Formerly Incarcerated Women's Experiences of Exploitation, Embodied Incarceration, and Healing
Gina Fedock, PhD, University of Chicago; Clarice Robinson, MSW, MA, University of Chicago; Celina Doria, MSW, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Sheila Shankar, MSW, University of Chicago
Disability
Caregiving and Caregiving Supports
449P
Quality of Life and Well-being
450P
Deaf Community Members in the Dominican Republic: Exploring Needs and Potential Interventions
Mary Lehman Held, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; James Doug Coatsworth, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Gender
Gender affirming care/gender affirming practice
451P
Are We Prepared to Support Lgbtqia+ Populations? a National Survey of Social Workers’ Preparedness to Practice with Lgbtqia+ Populations
Gio Iacono, PhD, LMSW, RSW, University of Connecticut; Vivien Roman-Hampton, MSW, University of Connecticut; Leah Holle, MAR, MSW, LCSW, University of Connecticut; Kylie Harrington, LCSW, University of Connecticut; Zhenrong Su, MSW, University of Connecticut; Meg Paceley, PhD, University of Connecticut; Jon Phillips, PhD, University of Connecticut; Kelsi Carolan, PhD, LICSW, University of Connecticut
Gender and religion/religious communities
452P
Gender-Based Violence
Child Sexual Abuse
453P
"Social Workers’ Resilience When Working with Individuals with Harmful Sexual Behaviors: Positive and Negative Practice Experiences"
Zohra Asad, MSW, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Rubab Asad, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis
Intimate Partner Violence
454P
When Home Isn't Safe: How Housing Density and Room Count Shaped Intimate Partner Violence during COVID-19
Yoewon Yoon, PhD, Dongguk University-Seoul; Ahyoung Song, PhD, Yonsei University
Racial Justice and GBV
455P
Tailoring an Evidence-Based Intervention for Depressed Black Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Bernadine Waller, PhD, Columbia University; Michelle Ridley, LMSW, University of Kansas; Chiamaka Chide, MA, Columbia University; Sinmi Adeyemo, Columbia University
Health
Epidemiology, Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Chronic Diseases
456P
Assessing the Mediating Impact of Solution-Focused Constructs on Depression, Anxiety, and Well-Being: A Longitudinal Mediation Analysis of a Randomized Control Trial
Zach Cooper, MSW, University of Georgia; Orion Mowbray, PhD, University of Georgia; Aparna Mark, MD, Emory University; Cynthia Franklin, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Health Equity
457P
Social Work Roles in Health & Interprofessional Teaming
458P
Assessing the Effectiveness of an Innovative Interprofessional Home Environment Simulation Training
Jordana Muroff, PhD, MSW, Boston University; Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MSW, MPH, Boston University; Karen Jacobs, EdD, Boston University; Craig Slater, PhD, Boston University; Megan Nizza, LMSW, Boston University
Immigrants and Refugees
Immigrant adaptation
459P
Indigenous Perspective: Hope, Resilience, and Adaptation of Migrants and Refugees
Kyung-Mee Choi, PhD, University of St. Francis; Badriah Alharbi, MSW, Howard University; Adriana Arias, BSW, University of St. Francis
Immigrant health and mental health
460P
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Healthcare Utilization in Children of Foreign-Born Parents
Edson Chipalo, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati; Lucinda Adjesiwor, MSW, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work University of Southern California; Rebecka Bloomer, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati
Immigrant health and mental health
461P
Healthcare Experiences of Transgender and Gender Minority Migrants in the US: A Scoping Review
Shelby Varol, MSW, Florida State University; Alisa Guthrie, MSW, Florida State University; Ponsiano Ngondwe, MSW, Florida State University; Gashaye Tefera, PhD, Florida State University
Immigrant health and mental health
462P
Social Support, Social Networks, and Mental Health of Six Refugee Subgroups in Arizona: Findings from a Pilot Study
Mee Young Um, Ph.D., Arizona State University; Youn Kyoung Kim, PhD, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge; Arati Maleku, Ph.D., Ohio State University; Zoe Baccam, MPH LMSW, Arizona State University
Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy
Financial capability and asset building
463P
National Fund for Children in Kazakhstan: A Social Policy Model in Energy Transition
Aytakin Huseynli, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis; Michael Sherraden, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis
Homelessness and housing policies
464P
Exploring Informal Networks and Mutual Aid in People Experiencing Homelessness
Christian Porter, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Max Hurwitz, DO, University of Pittsburgh
Nutrition assistance and food insecurity
465P
Food Security and Mental Health in Adolescents: Exploring the Moderating Role of Race
Alexandria Forte, PhD, University of Connecticut; Rainier Masa, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Trenette Goings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Lisa Zerden, MSW, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
International Social Work and Global Issues
Cross-cultural issues
466P
Lonely but Not Asking: Help-Seeking Patterns and Loneliness Among International Students
Nayoung Kim, MSW, Pusan National University; Yeji Kim, PUSAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Cross-cultural issues
467P
Examining the Psychosocial and Academic Impact of Native-Language Instruction in Early Childhood Education in South Asia: A Social Work Perspective
Lalit Khandare, PhD, MPhil, MSW, Pacific University; Sanket Garud, MSW, BA LLB, Indira Gandhi Open University New Delhi
LatinX Focused-Research
Violence
468P
Victimization Against Latina with Sexual and Gender Minority Identities: A Scoping Review
Chiara Sabina, PhD, Rutgers University; Yafan Chen, PhD, Fordham University; Maria Guevara-Carpio, Rutgers University
Mental Health
Depression
469P
Changes in Depression Symptoms Following Conflict Truce: A Mixed-Effects Analysis of Displacement and Time
Vibol Kong, MSW, Saint Louis University; Jesse Helton, PhD, Saint Louis University
Prevention and Resilience
470P
E-Cigarettes’ Negative Impact on LGBTQ Young Adult Mental Health
Juliana Wilson, MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Will Hall, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Trauma-Informed Care
471P
Breaking the Spiral of Silence : Addressing Suicide Item Non-Response through Equity-Informed Mental Health Policy
Sangmi Kim, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Nugent, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
Combat and deployment trauma
472P
Parent Mental Health and Stress Exposure Associated with Behavioral Health Outcomes of Military-Connected Children
Kathrine Sullivan, PhD, New York University; Yangjin Park, PhD, MSW, University of Texas at Arlington; Sabrina Richardson, PhD, Naval Health Research Center; Valerie Stander, PhD, Naval Health Research Center; James Jaccard, PhD, New York University
Organizations and Management
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
473P
Internal Factors Supporting Social Purpose Driven for-Profit Activities of Human Service Organizations
Tolulola Taiwo-Hanna, MSW, University of Toronto; Micheal Shier, PhD, University of Toronto
Race and Ethnicity
Ethnic Minority Wellbeing
474P
Trauma in Common: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Women Clinicians Navigating Racism and Racial Trauma in Clinical Settings
Shani Saxon, PhD, LMSW, Wayne State University; Suzanne Brown, PhD, Wayne State University; J. Lloyd Allen, PhD, MSW, Wayne State University; Marya Sosulski, PhD, MSW, Michigan State University; Stella Resko, Wayne State University; Megan Hicks, PhD, Wayne State University
Research Design and Measurement
Systematic Reviews
476P
A Global Systematic Review of Digital Game-Based Strategies Targeting Adolescent Substance Use
Serim Lee, PhD, Ewha Womans University; Jinyung Kim, PhD, University of Maryland at Baltimore; Sarah Bockhold, University of Missouri-Columbia; Jimin Lee, Ewha Womans University; JongSerl Chun, PhD, Ewha Womans University; Mansoo Yu, PhD, University of Missouri, Columbia
Research on Social Work Education
Educational Outcomes
477P
Dialogic Journaling in Social Work Education: Examining Critical Self-Reflection, Professional Competencies, and Student Experience
Sarah Reed, PhD, California State University, Sacramento; Julie Berrett-Abebe, PhD, Fairfield University; Genelle Smith, MSW, California State University, Sacramento
Evaluation Research
478P
The Impact of Social Work Education in Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences: An Evaluation of a Specialized Undergraduate Research Course
Melissa Moyer, DSW, Eastern New Mexico University; Katherine Ortega Courtney, PhD, New Mexico State University; Dominic Cappello, MSW, New Mexico State University; Amy Russell, PhD, Eastern New Mexico University
Evaluation Research
479P
Strengthening Behavioral Health Workforce: Evaluation of the Pipeline Program for Advanced MSW Training in Integrated Care
Huangshu Xu, LMSW, Fordham University; G. Lawrence Farmer, Ph.D., MSW, Fordham University; Abigail Ross, PhD, MPH, MSW, University of Pennsylvania; Elizabeth Matthews, PhD, Fordham University; Yvette Sealy, PhD, Fordham University; Binta Alleyne-Green, PhD, Fordham University; Janna Heyman, PhD, Fordham University; Linda White-Ryan, PhD, Fordham University
School Social Work
Education, Behavior, and Mental Health Services and Practices
480P
Mindfulness Interventions in Low-Income Schools: A Scoping Review of Implementation Barriers and Facilitators
Courtney Ober, MSW, LMSW, University of South Carolina; Aidyn Iachini, PhD, MSW, LSW, University of South Carolina; Robert Hock, PhD, University of South Carolina
Education, Behavior, and Mental Health Services and Practices
481P
Out of Sight, out of Mind: Systemic Failures in Supporting High School International Students in Canada
Patricia Quan, MSW, York University; Kedi Zhao, PhD, University of Regina; Stacy Wang, SafeHarbor Project; Izumi Sakamoto, PhD, University of Toronto
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
HIV and Sexual Health Promotion
482P
In Our Clients' Best Interest: A Qualitative Implementation Study of HIV Medical Case Managers' Discretionary Authority Influencing Systemwide Behavioral Health Screening and Referral in the Chicago Ryan White Medical Case Management System
Kristen Ethier, PhD, Simmons University; Casey Xavier Hall, PhD, MPH, Florida State University; Angela Freeman, MPH, Northwestern University; Katrin Bovbjerg, A.M., Northwestern University; Andrea Dakin, PhD, AIDS Foundation Chicago; Nora Bouacha, MPP, AIDS Foundation Chicago; Lakethia Patterson, MS, AIDS Foundation of Chicago; Nick Starkey, BA, AIDS Foundation Chicago; Faye Abujado, AIDS Foundation of Chicago; Lisa Hirschhorn, MD, Northwestern University; Judith Moskowitz, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Alida Bouris, PhD, University of Chicago
LGBTQIA+ Policies and Implications
483P
"These Are Clients of Ours and We Have a Duty and a Right to Serve and Honor Them": Therapists Experiences Supporting Transgender and Gender Expansive Clients within an Anti-Trans Political Climate
Spencer Evans, LMSW, University of Connecticut; Meg Paceley, PhD, University of Connecticut; Gio Iacono, PhD, LMSW, RSW, University of Connecticut; Briana McGeough, PhD, The University of Kansas; Dana Prince, PhD, Case Western Reserve University
Social Work Practice
Workforce Development
484P
Navigating Barriers to Economic Self-Sufficiency: The Mediating Role of Employment Hope and the Impact of Interventions
Alanna Shin, PhD, MSW, University of Georgia; Philip Hong, PhD, University of Georgia; Maria Wathen, PhD, Loyola University, Chicago
Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors
Assessment, Measurement, and Research Methods
486P
Understanding Response Rates in Parenting Studies Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA): Lessons from a Multi-Wave Study
Yun Ye, PhD, MPH, Ohio State University; Megan Allbright, Ohio State University; Karla Shockley McCarthy, PhD, MSW, LSW, Ohio State University; Bridget Freisthler, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors over the Life Course
487P
The Relationship between Method of Cannabis Use and Cannabis Use Disorder Among Older Adults
Rebekah Spiers, MSW, LCSW-BACS, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge; Gregory Purser, PhD, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
Sustainable Development, Environmental and Climate Justice
Socio-environmental interventions
488P
Exploring the Role of Social Work in Addressing Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Enhancing Provider Resilience
Meredith Powers, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Viktor Burlaka, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Work and Work-Life Policies and Programs
Job quality, conditions, and employment dynamics
489P
Can All Social Support be Beneficial? Moderating Effects of Online Social Network Use on the Relationship between Employment Status and Mental Health in Young Adulthood
Chaejeong Lee, MSW, University of Southern California; Jungeun Olivia Lee, MSW, PhD, University of Southern California
Work/life and worker wellbeing
490P
Mixed Methods Exploration of Provider, Relational, and Organizational Factors Associated with Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Clinical Social Workers: What Harms and What Helps?
Sarah Ascienzo, PhD, North Carolina State University; Maura Nsonwu, PhD, North Carolina State University; Brean'a Parker, North Carolina State University
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