Each year, the Hawai‘i Summit poster sessions offer attendees an opportunity to discuss new research, programs, and other current issues with presenters who have created visual poster displays. This year, poster presenters will participate in our interactive session where they can share their knowledge and ideas with a diverse group of professionals in the fields of violence, abuse, and trauma. We welcome you to explore the posters on this site before and during the Summit, and to join us for the presentations on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM!

*Continuing Education Credits are available for this year’s Poster Session!

Congratulations to our
2025 Poster Award Winners!

Poster #10 Sex Motives and Sex-related Drinking Motives in Women with and without Sexual Victimization History: A Latent Profile Approach - Zoe Zong

The Research Award: This award recognizes outstanding research concerning interpersonal violence or trauma that can lead to meaningful practice, policies, or advocacy. Ideally, this is an original study that is methodologically sound.

Abstract: Women with adolescent/adult sexual assault (ASA) and childhood sexual abuse (CSA) histories demonstrate higher levels of heavy drinking and risky sexual behaviors. Sex motives and sex-related drinking motives provide insight into why individuals engage in these behaviors. The current study uses Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) to examine profiles of co-occurring sex motives and sex-related drinking motives, and their relationships with sexual victimization history. Women (n=489; Mage=24.96, SDage=2.67; 71% Caucasian/White) completed the Sexual Motivations Scale (Cooper et al., 1998) and the Drinking Motives Questionnaire (Cooper, 1994). Average scores for each domain of sex motives (intimacy, enhancement, self-affirmation, coping, peer approval, and partner approval) and sex-related drinking motives (enhancement and coping with sex-related distress) were used to conduct the LPA. Presence of CSA (n=136, 28%) and ASA (n=257, 53%) were used to predict LPA profile membership through multinomial logistic regression. A 5-profile solution was identified based on fit indices, class sizes, parsimony, and interpretability. Among the 5 profiles, profile 2 (n=45) emerged as a particularly risky profile with highest levels of coping, partner and peer approval sex motives, and both domains of sex-related drinking motives. Women who experienced CSA (OR=2.06, p<0.05) or ASA (OR=2.24, p<0.05) have significantly higher odds of belonging to Profile 2 compared to the reference class (Profile 1). The findings highlight marked heterogeneity in the co-occurrence of sex motives and sex-related drinking motives. Women with either CSA or ASA histories were significantly more likely to belong to Profile 2, which is marked by a riskier motivational pattern underscores the need for targeted interventions addressing the overlapping sex and drinking motives to mitigate risky behaviours and negative health outcomes.

Poster #56 Cultural Foundations in Crisis Response: Indigenous Values in Community Healing - Kanoelani Davis and Caleb Rivera

The Intervention and Prevention Award: This award acknowledges significant contribution of original work involving an intervention or prevention program. Ideally it involves meaningful information on the intervention or prevention efforts for interpersonal violence or trauma.

Abstract: In the aftermath of the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires, local nonprofit organizations emerged as crucial providers of trauma-informed support services. This presentation examines the effectiveness of culturally-responsive approaches to community healing, specifically highlighting the collaborative model developed by Ho'akā Mana, a Native Hawaiian organization.

The analysis focuses on three key areas: the establishment of inter-organizational networks, the integration of cultural practices in trauma support, and the crisis counselor (ʻulu) program. Particular attention is given to how traditional Hawaiian healing methodologies, when incorporated into modern crisis response frameworks, enhanced the effectiveness of our trauma support services. Critical consideration is given to the reciprocal nature of healing work, examining how counselors navigated their dual roles as both helpers and community members affected by the disaster.

Drawing from this experience, we present lessons learned and best practices for developing culturally-responsive trauma support networks in disaster-affected communities. This presentation offers valuable insights for organizations seeking to implement culture-based approaches to community healing and trauma response.

22nd Hawai`i Summit Poster Presentations