Schedule:
Saturday, January 23, 2027: 8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Continental 1-4 (Hilton San Francisco Union Square)
* noted as presenting author
Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy
Social policy and social welfare programs (Social security and safety net programs, such as conditional and unconditional cash assistance, TANF, SNAP, SSI, EITC and tax credits, Medicaid, and others)
142P
Voices In the Margins: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Public Comments on TANF Rulemaking through the Lens of Epistemic Injustice
Madri Hall-Faul, PhD, University of Kentucky;
Emily Loveland, PhD, California State University San Bernardino;
Gilean Chikwati, MSc, University of Kentucky;
Elnara Klicheva, MSW, University of Connecticut;
Kathryn Libal, PhD, University of Connecticut
Adolescent and Youth Development
Early Adolescent & Youth Development
491P
Association between Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences and Early Childhood Literacy Development Among U.S Children
Melissa Ticozzi, LMSW, University of Alabama;
Edson Chipalo, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati;
Lucinda Adjesiwor, PhD, LMSW, Arizona State University;
Rebecka Bloomer, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati;
Oliver Eya, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville;
Stella Nantambi, MSW, Arizona State University;
Simpson Kamugisha, MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore;
Chinedu Onyekwelu-Udoka, MSC, Morgan State University
Adolescent Mental Disorders and Mental Health and Wellbeing
492P
Prevalence and Correlates of Mental Health Problems Among School Going Children In Southern Uganda: A Gender Stratified Analysis
Josephine Nabayinda, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis;
Vicent Ssentumbwe, MPH, Washington University in St. Louis;
Proscovia Nabunya, MSW, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis;
Francis Matovu, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD);
Madrine Nakisekka, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Ivan Bukeddeko Musisi, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Samir Jamiru, MS, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Nicholas Adrian Ssempijja, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Fred M Ssewamala, PhD, New York University;
Mary McKay, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis
Youth Advocacy and Empowerment
493P
Aging Services and Gerontology
Long Term and Palliative Care
495P
Caregiving for Older Adults
496P
Managing Dementia Care: Challenges and Coping Strategies of Administrators In Chinese Faith-Based Nursing Homes
Exxon Susmerano, MA, Arizona State University;
Molly Nantongo, MSW, Arizona State University;
David Hodge, Ph.D., Arizona State University West;
Lin Jiang, PhD, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley;
Fei Sun, PhD, Michigan State University;
Robin Nering, PhD, Indiana State University
American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Global Indigenous Populations (Indigenous Cluster)
Social, Cultural, and historical determinants of health
498P
Asian and Asian-Pacific Islander Focused-Research
Health and mental health
499P
Mental Health Challenges and Associated Factors Among Asian Sexual and Gender Minorities In the United States: A Systematic Review
Pin-Chen Chiang, MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Denise Yookong Williams, PhD, MSW, University of Missouri-Columbia;
Yinuo Xu, BS, Arizona State University;
Cayson Tiedge, MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Yu-Ting Cheng, MS, MA, North Carolina State University;
CasSandra Calin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Jake Leite, MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Ankur Srivastava, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Allison Waters, MPP, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Adam Englert, MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
Dicky Baruah, MSW, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
William Hall, PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Black and African Diaspora Focused-Research
Child Welfare
Safety/Maltreatment/Neglect/Abuse
502P
Safety/Maltreatment/Neglect/Abuse
503P
Defining Institutional Child Abuse In U.S. Social Work: Implications for Recognition, Reporting, and Policy Under CAPTA
Athena Kolbe, PhD, Barry University;
Jenna Bullis, Institutional Child Abuse Prevention and Advocacy Network;
Sally Martin, MSW, Tulane University;
Kimberly Diorio-Rooney, MSW, Barry University;
Scott Uhler, Breaking Code Silence;
Billie Baldwin, DSW, Barry University;
Rebecca Moore, DSW, Barry University
Approaches to preventing child maltreatment
504P
Kinship/Foster Care/Adoption
505P
Growing up In out-of-Home Care: A Comparative Narrative of Identity Formation Among Care Leavers across Family-Based and Group-Based Settings In Taiwan
Ching-Hsuan Lin, PhD, National Taiwan University;
Pei-Jhen Wang, MSW, National Taiwan University;
Mu-Chen Lee, MSW, Taiwan Fund for Children and Families;
Cheng-Bin Chen, MSW, Taiwan Fund for Children and Families;
Chin-Tun Wang, MSW, Taiwan Fund for Children and Families
Child Welfare Service Interventions and Innovations
506P
Critical Perspectives/Abolition
507P
“Some Workers Think That You Should Just Stop”: Expectations of Personal Responsibility In CPS Investigations of Parents with Substance Use Disorder.
Beth Sapiro, PhD, LCSW, Montclair State University;
Svetlana Shpiegel, PhD, Montclair State University;
Mina Difilippo, BA, Montclair State University;
Elikplim Cudjoe, BA, Montclair State University;
Jean-Marie Beeks, BA, Montclair State University;
Sara Carlson, BA, Montclair State University;
Sara Matsuzaka, PhD, MSW, Montclair State University;
Nicole Lytle, PhD, Montclair State University
Communities and Neighborhoods
Neighborhood indicators/effects and community health/well-being
508P
Community-engaged or community-based participatory research
509P
Crime and Criminal Justice
Criminal Legal System
510P
Law Enforcement/Corrections and Social Work
511P
Disability
Caregiving and Caregiving Supports
512P
A Mixed-Methods Study of Psychosocial Factors and Mental Health Outcomes In Caregivers of Transition-Aged Youth with Developmental Disabilities
Sourav Das Gupta, MD, MPH, Florida International University;
Humaun Kabir, MSW, University of Texas at Arlington;
Maryam Rafieifar, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington;
Sloan Lorenzini, Phd, Special Needs Solution;
Rumi Agarwal, PhD, Florida International University
Quality of Life and Well-being
513P
Gender
Gender and trans justice
514P
Gender-Based Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
515P
Sexual Violence
516P
Campus Safety and Resource Navigation for Student Survivors with Disabilities at California College Campuses
Victoria Copeland, PhD, Center on Resilience and Digital Justice;
Kalani Phillips, MPH, CPH, University of California, Irvine;
Sara Wilf, PhD, MPA, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona;
Sean Sugai, University of California, Los Angeles;
Stephanie Ha, University of California, Los Angeles
Global Perspectives on GBV
517P
Intimate Partner Violence
518P
Intimate Partner Violence and Women’s Self-Reported Physical Health Status: Evidence from the 2024 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey
Chinedu Onyekwelu-Udoka, MSC, Morgan State University;
Edson Chipalo, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati;
Lucinda Adjesiwor, PhD, LMSW, Arizona State University;
Rebecka Bloomer, PhD, MSW, University of Cincinnati;
Oliver Eya, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville;
Melissa Ticozzi, LMSW, University of Alabama;
Simpson Kamugisha, MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore;
Stella Nantambi, MSW, Arizona State University
Health
Social and Structural Determinants of Health
520P
Social Work Roles in Health & Interprofessional Teaming
522P
History
Histories of social work practice, social work organizations, and development of the profession of social work
523P
Immigrants and Refugees
Refugee resettlement and integration
524P
Inequality, Poverty, and Social Welfare Policy
Measures, causes, and consequences of income and wealth inequality, material hardship, and poverty
525P
Beyond the Connection: AI Literacy As a Second-Level Digital Divide In an Urban Media Ecology
Chien-jen Chiang, PhD, The University of Texas at San Antonio;
John Bricout, University of Texas San Antonio;
Miyoun Yang, PhD, Keimyung University;
Junhong Chen, PhD, Saint Louis University;
Mijin Choi, PhD, Texas State University;
Lu Santoya, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Nutrition assistance and food insecurity
526P
Financial capability and asset building
527P
International Social Work and Global Issues
Sustainable development
528P
Global Health
529P
Understanding the Impact of Family Conflict on Mental Health In South Korea during COVID-19: Risk and Protective Factors
Soochan Choi, PhD, Yonsei University;
Sukyung Yoon, PhD, University of North Texas;
Suk-hee Kim, Ph.D., COI, MSW, Northern Kentucky University;
Jessica Grace, PhD, University of North Texas;
Cassidy Baker, PhD, University of North Texas;
Brenda Sweeten, MSW, University of North Texas;
Amanda Manchack, MSW, University of North Texas
LatinX Focused-Research
Mental Health
Mental Health Treatment and Services
531P
Between Support and Uncertainty: A Qualitative Examination of Providers Navigating Competing Demands In Queer Youth Crisis Care
Saira Afzal, MSW, LCSW, Bryn Mawr Graduate School Of Social Work and Social Research;
Hayden Dawes, PhD, MSW, Bryn Mawr College;
Abigail Ross, PhD, MPH, MSW, University of Pennsylvania
Trauma Exposure
532P
How Do We Transform through Engagement In Collective Action? Perspectives of Parents Bereaved By the Itaewon Crush In South Korea
Jaehee Yi, PhD, University of Victoria;
Min Ah Kim, PhD, Sungkyunkwan University;
Shinyeong Hwang, PhD, Sungkyunkwan University;
Chaerim Park, MA, Sungkyunkwan University;
Eun Mi Moon, MA, Sungkyunkwan University
Prevention and Resilience
533P
Live or Die? Exploring Suicidal Ambivalence Among Young Adult Suicide Attempt Survivors: A Qualitative Study
Haelim Jeong, PhD, University of Iowa;
Hyunjin Noh, PhD, University of Alabama;
Anthony Fulginiti, PhD, University of Denver;
Laura Hopson, PhD, University of Alabama;
Nahree Doh, PhD, University of Alabama;
Debra Nelson-Gardell, PhD, University of Alabama
Mental Health Treatment and Services
534P
Military Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
Combat and deployment trauma
535P
Organizations and Management
Management Science and Leadership Studies
536P
Race and Ethnicity
Ethnic Minority Wellbeing
538P
Research Design and Measurement
Intervention Research
539P
It Felt Useful and Gave Me Hope”: Acceptability of a Combination Intervention Among Adolescents Orphaned By HIV In Southern Uganda.
Josephine Nabayinda, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis;
Proscovia Nabunya, MSW, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis;
Ozge Sensoy Bahar, PhD, New York University;
Nicholas Adrian Ssempijja, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Ivan Bukeddeko Musisi, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Francis Matovu, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD);
Madrine Nakisekka, BA, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Samir Jamiru, MS, International Center for Child Health and Development;
Fred M. Ssewamala, PhD, New York University
AI-based Methods for Social Work Research
540P
Sleep As a Protective Factor In Adolescent Suicidal Ideation: A Double Machine Learning Approach within Stress and Emotion Regulation Frameworks
Sangmi Kim, MSW, University of Tennessee, Knoxville;
Youseung Kim, PhD, Clark Atlanta University;
Yoonsook Ha, PhD, MSSW, Boston University;
Gang Seob Jung, PhD, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Quantitative Research
541P
Sleep Typology and Mental Distress Among Older Asian Immigrants
Nan Sook Park, PhD, University of South Florida;
Yuri Jang, PhD, University of Southern California;
Soonhyung Kwon, PhD, University of South Florida;
Soondool Chung, PhD, Ewha Womans University;
David Chiriboga, PhD, University of South Florida
Research on Social Work Education
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
542P
Educational Outcomes
543P
School Social Work
Education, Behavior, and Mental Health Services and Practices
544P
School Climate and Culture Conducive to Student Learning and Teaching Excellence
545P
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Mental Health, Wellness, and Joy
546P
Rethinking Suicide Stigma In LGBTQ Communities: Identity Differences and Suicide Exposure
Robin Gearing, PhD, University of Houston;
Micki Washburn, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington;
Kathryne Brewer, PhD, University of New Hampshire, Durham;
Yali Deng, MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore;
Sean Burr, MSW, University of Houston;
Steven Parks, MSW, University of Houston;
Andrew Robinson, MSW, University of Houston
Intersections of Identities (e.g., Race, Ethnicity, Disability)
547P
“It Changed My World:” Social Media As a Conduit for Democracy Among Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People of Color
Lukas Chaves, MSW, MS, Boston University;
Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, PhD, LICSW, Boston University;
Yawen Ning, LCSW, Boston University;
Kyser Lough, PhD, University of Georgia;
Matteo Montero-Murillo, MSW, Boston University
Social Work Practice
Evidence Based Practice
548P
Practice Innovations
549P
Chatbots In Social Work Practice: A Scoping Review of Applications, Technologies, and Outcomes
Nayoung Kim, MSW, Pusan National University;
Young Ji Yoon, PhD, Colorado State University Pueblo;
Ga Ye Park, MSW, University of Georgia;
Juntae Park, LMSW, University of Denver;
Hee Yun Lee, PhD, University of Georgia
Cultural Competence
550P
Cultural Considerations In Evidence-Informed Economic Empowerment Programs for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review
Hsiu-Fen Lin, PhD, University of Central Florida;
Shih-Ying Cheng, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago;
Deidi Olaya Rodriguez, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis;
Chia-Hao Chen, MSW, National Chi Nan University;
Pei-Ling Wang, PhD, National Chi Nan University;
Judy Postmus, PhD, University of Maryland at Baltimore
Substance Misuse and Addictive Behaviors
Intervention: Prevention, Treatment, Services, and Recovery
551P
A Randomized Control Trial to Prevent Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana Exposed Pregnancy
Mary Velasquez, PhD, University of Texas at Austin;
Danielle Parrish, PhD, University of Texas at Austin;
Anna Mangum, MSW, MPH, University of Texas at Austin;
Kirk von Sternberg, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Family, Workplace, and Community
552P
Addictive Behaviors and Co-Occurring Problems
553P
Substances: Alcohol, Tobacco, Prescription and Other Drugs
554P
Sustainable Development, Environmental and Climate Justice
Environmental and climate justice
555P
Work and Work-Life Policies and Programs
Job quality, conditions, and employment dynamics
556P
Work/life and worker wellbeing
557P