Sexual Science 2.0: Technological Innovations in Sexuality Research

Call for Late Breaker Abstracts and Demonstrations of Technology in Sex Research, Education, and/or Therapy Sexual Science 2.0: Technological Innovations in Sexuality Research November 8-11, 2012 at the Downtown Hyatt Regency in Tampa, Florida GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS We are looking for presentations on research completed since the original call for abstracts that closed on February 29, 2012. Late breakers are cutting-edge work or work that was recently conceptualized or completed. We are particularly interested in late breaker abstracts describing original or empirical research, although conceptual/theoretical abstracts will also be considered. We encourage (but do not require) abstracts directly related to the 2012 annual meeting theme ----Sexual Science 2.0: Technological Innovations in Sexuality Research. We are able to accept a small number of late breakers.

Those who submit proposals will be notified of the committee’s decision by email September 15, 2012. Abstract submissions must conform to the required format; abstracts that do not follow these guidelines will not be considered. Presentation Types 1.Oral Presentations: 20-30 minute format before an audience. If there are not sufficient presentations to organize a session on a particular topic, or if the topic seems to lend itself better to discussion, the abstract will be considered for a poster session. 2.Symposia: Three or four papers organized around a central theme. An abstract should be submitted describing the overall nature of the symposium and, additionally, individual abstracts must be submitted for the different presentations to be included. When submitting the individual abstracts, individuals will be asked if the presentation is intended for a symposium and will be asked to enter the name of the proposed symposium and the name of the person who will be submitting the overall abstract that provides an overview of the proposed symposium. Symposium organizers should be sure that all individuals submitting abstracts of this nature are following these guidelines. 3.Table Top Poster Sessions: Presentation of research on a poster board for audience members to view. Presenters who choose this format are not eligible for best student paper award. No A.V. equipment is provided. Poster sessions will be scheduled at various times throughout the meeting. 4.Technology Demonstration: For the first time, we are encouraging presentations that DEMONSTRATE applied technology in sex research, education, or therapy. In order to enhance the meeting theme ---- Sexual Science 2.0: Technological Innovations in Sexuality Research --- this innovative session will provide a venue for presenters to demonstrate technology applications used in intervention delivery or research methods (e.g., recruitment, tracking, data collection), education, or therapeutic settings. The session will be limited to 15 tabletop demonstrations. Presenters should be prepared to give a 10- 15 minute demonstration four times, in a one-to-one or small group format, as meeting participants rotate throughout the session. Presenters will be provided a small table, electrical outlets and internet connectivity. The session is limited to two presenters at each demonstration. This session is intended for demonstrations of technology in applied research, education, or therapy. NOT product demonstrations. 5.Sample of Technology Demonstration Abstract – click HERE.

Requirements  ALL PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER, and PAY FULL REGISTRATION FOR THE MEETING.  An LCD projector for hookup to presenter laptop will be provided to facilitate presentations. Presenters may need to use their own laptops. Details specific to the conference will be provided to all presenters in advance of the meeting.  Special audio-visual equipment (movie projector, VCR, computer, translators, etc.) must be requested and paid for by the presenter.  Proposals and presentations must be made in the English language.  Our program will be posted on our website including author names, institutional affiliation, and abstracts. SSSS will make all program abstracts public following the meeting on its website and authors must agree to such publication upon submission.  Author contact information will be made available to all participants at the Annual Meeting.

REQUIRED FORMAT FOR ALL ABSTRACTS 1. All abstracts must be submitted to [email protected] by August 15, 2012 2. Abstracts should not exceed 300 words and must conform to the structure provided below based upon the type of abstract (Empirical Reports, Lessons Learned, Theoretical Perspectives, or Continuing Education). Regardless of type, the abstract must include all required areas and sufficient detail within each area for peer review. Abstracts may be submitted in the following categories and must conform to the required format: a. Empirical Reports (for abstracts that provide details of empirical research). Abstracts must be formatted using the subheadings of: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. b. Lessons Learned (for abstracts that describe the outcomes or insights gained from interventions, partnerships, or other programs). Abstracts must be formatted using the subheadings of: Background, Program Description, Lessons Learned, Recommendations. c. Theoretical Perspectives (for abstracts that provide an overview or analysis of emerging or established theoretical or conceptual perspectives on a sexuality-related issue or phenomenon). Abstracts must be formatted using the subheadings of: Background, Theoretical Perspective, and Significance to the Field. On the abstract submission page, you will be able to either type the abstract directly into the website or you will be able to copy and paste the abstract from a standard word processing program. 3. Learning objectives will be required for each abstract. For Empirical Reports, Lessons Learned, and Theoretical Perspectives, after entering your abstract, you will be asked to provide three measurable learning objectives that describe what participants will learn by attending this session. For Continuing Education abstracts, you will be asked to include measurable objectives for each hour of the session. 4. Each abstract for a Symposium must also include the full CV of the presenter(s). You will be asked to upload the CV for each presenter during the submission process. COVERSHEET AND REQUIRED ABSTRACT INFORMATION 1. TYPE OF PRESENTATION PROPOSED: ______1. Oral Presentation–20-30 minute format ______4. Concurrent CE Learning Session–2 hrs ______2. Symposium or abstract within symposium ______5. Table Top Poster Session ______3. Pre or Post-conference CE Workshop ______6. Non-Traditional Presentation

2. TITLE OF PRESENTATION

3. Presentation Category: ____ Empirical Report ____ Lessons Learned ____Theoretical Perspectives ____Continuing Education 4. IRB CONFIRMATION I confirm that my research has been reviewed and approved (or exempted) for the protection of human subjects by my institution's or an affiliated Institutional Review Board.

5. LEAD PRESENTER NAME DEGREES EARNED AFFILIATION EMAIL PHONE MAILING ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, ZIP, COUNTRY)

Is presenter a student? __ Yes __No If yes, should this abstract be considered for a student presentation award? __Yes __No

6. CO-AUTHORS Are there co-authors on this abstract? __Yes __No

Co-author Name(s) Degrees Affiliation Email address

7. Have you presented a similar paper at a SSSS Regional/Annual Meeting?  No  Yes If yes, when and how will this presentation differ?

8. SSSS will provide an LCD projector for each session. You may need to provide your own laptop computer. You may request additional AV equipment (for which you will be billed) below: I’d like to request additional AV requested for which you I will be billed, including: *If you have a disability need for special AV equipment, please contact the SSSS office.

9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Do any of the authors have any relevant financial relationships related to the material to be presented in this session (e.g., consultancies, advisory boards, employment) __ No __ Yes If yes, describe the potential conflict of interest

10. ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY: By submitting this proposal, you are agreeing that if it is accepted, you will present it or arrange for a qualified substitute in your place. You acknowledge that you, and all co-presenters will pay for the full conference registration fee should your presentation proposal be accepted, and that travel, hotel and other expenses you may incur related to the conference are your responsibility. You also agree to have the contents of your abstract made available to the public on the SSSS website. Your signature also indicates that you have disclosed any potential conflicts of interest, that you will disclose to participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service, and that you will include a statement of this conflict or disclosure in your presentation during the meeting.

Signature: [e signature of first initial and last name]

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SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Copy and paste or type your abstract here: [limit submission to 300 words]

Please provide three measurable objectives for this presentation: 2.

3. SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED FORM, WITH ABSTRACT AND SAMPLE COVERSHEETOF TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION BY 8/15/12 TO ABSTRACT [email protected] Virtual connections: Using video-phone technology in a group-based behavioral intervention

Description: To reach rural residents with chronic health conditions, access to effective group-based behavioral interventions must be expanded. One solution is to disseminate such interventions through synchronous, interactive video-groups, administered via Internet-based video-phones. This demonstration will provide participants with an overview of video-phone technology as employed for delivering a group-based intervention. Application of Technology: We adapted a group-based health-promotion/risk-reduction intervention for women living with HIV (WLH), Healthy Relationships, for video-phone delivery. Women access the program at “intervention stations”—private community-located stations equipped with Internet access, a 10.6” video-phone with camera, and a microphone headset. A facilitator leads the manualized intervention and manages the video-conferencing control equipment, which works with a computer to transmit live video-feed, relevant movie clips (used as a springboard for discussion during intervention) and an “electronic white-board,” which displays group notes. All participants are able to simultaneously see and hear one another and the facilitators. Modifications to screen views are made to maximize the group experience during various activities (e.g., role plays). Demonstration: This demonstration will provide a snapshot of the video-group experience. While others observe, an audience volunteer will serve as a participant in a mock video-group—viewing a video clip, joining group discussion (“electronic whiteboard” will be used), and acting in a role play. Through this demonstration, attendees will see the ease of use and breadth of functionality offered through video-phone group delivery. Conclusions: Attendees will leave the demonstration with a clear understanding of the video-group experience and its practical use in communities without the critical mass to employ in-person group-based behavioral interventions for people with chronic health conditions.