SSWR 2024 Presentations

University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Presentations

Society for Social Work and Research 28th Annual Conference - Recentering & Democratizing Knowledge: The Next 30 Years of Social Work Science

January 10-14, 2024

Mariott Marquis

Washington D.C.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

8-9:00am

(Separate Fee Required) SSRPCB-3: Advancing and Rewarding Community Engaged and Anti-Oppressive Scholarship in the Promotion and Tenure Process

Speaker/Presenter: Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 14, ML 2

1:30-3:00pm

Poster: The Influence of Early Life Experience on Late-Life Intergenerational Transfer. Guoping Jin, University of Pittsburgh; Ke Li, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

3:15-4:45pm

Invited Journal Editors Workshop I: Publishing Research n Peer-Reviewed Journals: Talk with the Editors.

Speakers/Presenters: Jennifer L. Bellamy, PhD, University of Denver, Jennifer Mosley, PhD, University of Chicago, Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Bruce Thyer, PhD, Florida State University, Darcey Merritt, PhD, University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and Todd Herrenkohl, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Marquis BR Salon 12, ML 2

3:15-4:45pm

Posters:

  • What Protects Children with Adverse Childhood Experiences from Having Poor Health Outcomes? Hyunji Lee, PhD, Florida Institute for Child Welfare at Florida State University; Yan Yuan, PHD, LCSW, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Rauktis, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
  • Afrolatinx Healthcare Satisfaction. Victor Figuereo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Latrice Shannon, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Ana Flores, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
  • Beyond the Buzzword: Exploring Factors Associated with Implementation Levels of Trauma-Informed Care. Kathryn Luk, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
  • Man O'war Project PTSD-Equine Assisted Assisted Therapy Project: Mixed Methods Findings from a Fieldsite. Aviva Vincent, PhD, Syracuse University; Mary Rauktis, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

Friday, January 12, 2024

9:45-11:15am

Posters:

  • Diverging Trajectories of Child Externalizing Behavior By Family Economic Status at Birth: The Mediating Role of Neighborhood. Soobin Kim, MSW, University of Pittsburgh
  • Service Implications of Symptom Contributors to Quality of Life in Schizophrenia. Samuel Murphy, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Ana Flores, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Shaun Eack, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Matcheri Keshavan, MD, Harvard University
  • Parental Ethnic Racial Socialization and Effects of Discrimination on Multiracial Youth. Sommer Blair, University of Pittsburgh, James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh
  • A Pilot Study Evaluating the Preliminary Efficacy of a Psychosocial Program for Asian American Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence. Hyunji Lee, PhD, Florida Institute for Child Welfare at Florida State University, Sursatie Frazier, PhD, Katie Kim, MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University, Christina Newhill, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Kailey Andrew, University of Pittsburgh, Raveena Mohabir
  • Neurodivergent-Inclusive Research Practices: A Practical Guide to Enhancing the Readability and Accessibility of Informed Consent for Neurodivergent People. Kristen MacKenzie, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Kaitlyn Breitenfeldt, BS, University of Wyoming, Elizabeth Rutenberg, University of Pittsburgh, Tanvi Kumar, University of Pittsburgh, Juliet Mancino, MS, University of Pittsburgh, Kelly Beck, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

9:45-11:15am

Routes to Power and Impact: Community-Engaged Neighborhood Research across Methods, Career Stages, and Scales

Organizer: Samantha Teixeira, PhD, Boston College

Speakers/Presenters: Jenna Strauss, Boston College, Aliya Durham, PhD, MSW, MPIA, University of Pittsburgh, Mary Ohmer, PhD, MSW, MPIA, University of Pittsburgh, Josh Lown, MSW, Boston College and Jaime Booth, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Archives, ML 4

9:45-11:15am

"We Shouldn't Have to Struggle This Hard to Help Others": Student Perspectives on the Costs, Challenges, and Ethics of Social Work Education. John Gyourko, MSW, University of Pennsylvania; Jen Silver, MSW, University of Pittsburgh

Liberty Ballroom N, ML 4

12:30-1:30pm

SIG: Critical Feminisms

Conveners: Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Mimi Kim, PhD, California State University, Long Beach and Jennifer Zelnick, ScD, Touro College Graduate School of Social

Capitol, ML 4

2-3:30pm

Exploring Collective Efforts at Centering and Advancing Marginalized Voices and Priorities in University-Community Research Collaborations

Symposium Organizer: Jaime Booth, PhD

Presentations:

  • The DATA Project: Partnering with Youth to Design a Tool for Data Literacy and Advocacy. Jaime Booth, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Aditi Mallavarapu, University of Pittsburgh; Rosta Farzan, University of Pittsburgh; Erin Walker, University of Pittsburgh; NyEla Chapman, University of Pittsburgh; Ny'Jay Chapman, University of Pittsburgh; Daimer Martin, University of Pittsburgh
  • Challenges and Lessons Learned in the Co-Creation of a Community Survey to Assess Neighborhood Collective Efficacy. Mary Ohmer, PhD, MSW, MPIA, University of Pittsburgh; Leah Jacobs, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Daniel Abusuampeh, University of Pittsburgh; Cortney VanHook, MSW, MPH, University of Pittsburgh; Donnell Pearl, University of Pittsburgh; Anna Brilliant, University of Pittsburgh; Jason Beery, University of Pittsburgh
  • From Research-to-Practice-to-Research: Leveraging Reciprocal Partnerships to Advance Racial and Educational Justice across Ecological Levels. James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Cecily Davis, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Esther Stief, University of Pittsburgh; Rachelle Haynik, MPA, University of Pittsburgh; Monica Henderson, University of Pittsburgh; Bianca DeBellis, University of Pittsburgh; Sommer Blair, University of Pittsburgh; Anthony Williams, University of Pittsburgh; Marcia Sturdivant, University of Pittsburgh; Darryl Wiley, University of Pittsburgh; Melvin Chery, University of Pittsburgh
  • Parenting While Black: A Reciprocal, Anti-Racist University-Community Collaboration. Cecily Davis, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Monica Henderson, University of Pittsburgh; Rachelle Haynik, MPA, University of Pittsburgh; Sommer Blair, University of Pittsburgh

Independence BR B, ML 4

2-3:30pm

Advancing Anti-Carceral Approaches to Campus Sexual Violence Prevention: Building Research Agendas to Support Trans Communities

Organizer: Rachel Gartner, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Speakers/Presenters: Rachel Gartner, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Emil Smith, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, LB Klein, PhD, MSW, MPA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Caro Cruys, MSW, University of Wisconsin- Madison and Shanna Kattari, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Capitol, ML 4

3:45-5:15pm

Examining a Community-Based Approach to Assessing the Prevalence and Impact of Exposure to Perceived Racism-Based Police Involved Interactions for Black and Latinx Emerging Adults

Organizer: Robert Motley, PhD, Boston College

Speakers/Presenters: Robert Motley, PhD, Boston College, Christopher Salas-Wright, PhD, Boston College, Mattie Harris, BA, Boston College, Ashley Scott, BA, Boston College and Victor Figuereo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 8, ML 2

3:45-5:15pm

National Trends in Seclusion and Restraint Utilization within Child Residential Treatment Centers.

Kathryn Luk, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Catherine Greeno, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Liberty Ballroom K, ML 4

3:45-5:15pm

Trans-Affirming Care and Eating Disorders: Lived Experience of Tgd Adults. Emil Smith, MSW, University of Pittsburgh

Monument, ML 4

3:45-5:15pm

Household Challenges and Flourishing for Youths of Color: A Mediating Role of Parental Aggravation and Perceived Health Status. Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Jeesoo Jeon, MSW, Case Western Reserve University; Hyunjin Lee, MSW, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

5:30-7pm

Just Discipline in Schools: Using Multiple Methods to Understand the Processes and Outcomes Associated with Equitable School Climate Interventions

Symposium Organizer: James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh

Presentations:

  • "Okay Boys and Girls, We're Going to Talk about Race Today": Exploring the Relationship between Teachers' Racial Attitudes and School Discipline at Schools Utilizing Restorative Practices. Christopher Thyberg, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Sara Goodkind, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Victor Figuereo, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Lori Delale-O'Connor, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
  • Teacher Perspectives on Effective Restorative Practice Implementation: Identifying Programmatic Elements That Promote Positive Relational Development in Schools. Andrea Joseph-McCatty, PhD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Shante Stuart McQueen, Ph.D, Portland State University; James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Rachelle Haynik, MPA, University of Pittsburgh; Maya Williams, PhD, University of Washington; Ming-Te Wang, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Becky Calaman, MSW, School District of Philadelphia
  • Understanding Restorative Practices: Using Implementation Science to Explore the Nuances of School Climate Intervention Effectiveness. James Huguley, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Rachelle Haynik, MPA, University of Pittsburgh; Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Michele Leyshon, M.Ed, University of Pittsburgh; Ming-Te Wang, Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh; Shawn Thomas, MSW, University of Pittsburgh

Independence BR F, ML 4

5:30-7pm

Redefining Parent Engagement in Child Welfare and Maltreatment Prevention Studies: A Future Direction in Engagement Research

Symposium Organizer: Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Presentations:

  • Stay Just a Little Bit Longer: A Scoping Review of Foster Parent Engagement in the U.S. Kimberly Williams, MSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore; Ericka Lewis, PhD, LMSW, University of Maryland at Baltimore
  • Giving Vulnerable Parents a Voice: A Qualitative Synthesis of Engagement Experience in Child Maltreatment Prevention Programs. Yiran Zhang, MSW, Ohio State University; Amanda Cruce, University of Pittsburgh
  • Multidimensional Model of Caregiver Engagement in Child Maltreatment Prevention Studies: A Scoping Review of Engagement Measures. Deborah Moon, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Amanda Cruce, University of Pittsburgh

Congress, ML 4

5:30-7:00pm

"Are We Violating Our Own Code of Ethics?": Hospital Social Workers' Challenges and Solutions to Improve Worker Retention and Patient Care. Hollen Tillman, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Tess Schleitwiler, MSW, University of Pittsburgh

Liberty Ballroom N, ML 4

5:30-7:00pm

Posters:

  • How Did This Happen? Youth Perceptions of Factors Associated with Their Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalizations. Catherine Greeno, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh
  • The Effect of Educator Support on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Bianca De Bellis, MSW, M.Ed, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

Saturday, January 13, 2024

8:00-9:30am

Campus Sexual Violence and the Cost of Protecting Institutions: Carceral Systems and Trans Student Wellbeing. Rachel Gartner, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Emil Smith, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Meg Panichelli, PhD, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Supreme Court, ML 4

8:00-9:30am

Addressing the Social Determinants of Mental Health Among Latinx and Asian Immigrant Children. Hyung Jik Daniel Lee, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Joung Yon Choi, MS, University of Pittsburgh; Hyunjin Lee, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Seongbo Son, MA, University of Pittsburgh; Yoo Rim Lee, BS, University of Pittsburgh

Independence BR A, ML 4

8:00-9:30am

Poster: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the 12-Item Whodas 2.0 within the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Serious Mental Illness. Anju Kotwani, Case Western Reserve Universtiy; Rochanne L. Honarvar, MSW, Case Western Reserve University; Wilson J. Brown, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College; Shaun Eack, University of Pittsburgh; Lori D’Angelo, PhD, Magnolia Clubhouse; Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Case Western Reserve University

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

12:30-1:30pm

Community and Neighborhood SIG

Conveners: Mary Ohmer, PhD, MSW, MPIA, University of Pittsburgh and Cheryl Hyde, PhD, Temple University

Marquis BR Salon 14, ML 2

12:30-1:30pm

SIG Whiteness Related Research

Convener: Sommer Blair, University of Pittsburgh

Independence BR G, ML 4

12:30-1:30pm

SIG: Social Work Contributions to Psychosis & Schizophrenia

Conveners: Lindsay Bornheimer, PhD, LCSW, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Jordan DeVlyder, PhD, Fordham University, Graduate school of Social Service, Shelly Ben-David, PhD, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Matthew J. Smith, PhD, MSW, LCSW, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Patricia Turner, MSW, Arizona State University, Shannon Blajeski, PhD, Portland State University and Jessica A. Wojtalik, PhD, Case Western Reserve University

Mint, ML 4

12:30-1:30pm

SIG: Human-Animal Interaction

Convener: Mary Rauktis, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Liberty Ballroom J, ML 4

12:30-1:30pm

SIG: Lived Experience, the Lived Experience/Peer Workforce & Social Work

Conveners: Nev Jones, PhD, University of Pittsburgh, Amanda Cruce, MSW, University of Pittsburgh and Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Liberty Ballroom N, ML 4

Sunday, January 14, 2024

8-9:00am

EMS Workers on the Frontline of the Opioid Epidemic: Effects of Sleep and Social Support on Depression. Paige Sable, MSW, University of Pittsburgh; Fengyan Tang, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Jenifer Swab, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Sheila Roth, PhD, Carlow University; Daniel Rosen, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

11:30am-1:00pm

Posters:

  • Understanding Traumatic Stress and Coping Behaviors Among Black Youth Who Have Been Exposed to Community Violence. Tyia Wilson, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Jaime Booth, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Alison Culyba, MD, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Teja Pulavarthi, University of Pittsburgh; Nyasha Mafarachisi, University of Pittsburgh
  • Social Determinants of Mental Health Among Asian Americans: Did COVID-19 Make a Difference? Anderson Yoon, DSW, Alliance University; Hyung Jik Daniel Lee, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Ingyu Moon, PhD, Alliance University
  • Student Willingness to Engage in Congregational Social Work across Religious Groups. Bailey Nichols, MSW, University of Pittsburgh

Marquis BR Salon 6, ML 2

11:30am-1pm

A Continuum of Community-Engaged Research: Democratizing Processes and Products

Organizer: Cheryl Hyde, PhD, Temple University

Speakers/Presenters: Rebecca Matthew, PhD, University of Georgia, Mary Ohmer, PhD, MSW, MPIA, University of Pittsburgh and Amie Thurber, PhD, Portland State University

Independence BR F, ML 4