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2025 Preliminary Program

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Subject Area: Developmental

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Developmental Flash Talks and Networking

Thursday May 22, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM ET (20:00 - 21:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Talks:

Symposium

Views of Aging: Their Impact on Ageism, Social Goals, and Prosociality

Friday May 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

This symposium presents four talks demonstrating the impact of views of aging about general gains and losses and prosociality on ageist attitudes, interpersonal goals, self-reported and actual prosocial behavior, and explores the role of awareness of age-related changes in Western (Europe, USA) and Asian cultural contexts (South Korea, China).

This symposium presents four talks demonstrating the impact of views of aging about general gains and losses and prosociality on ageist attitudes, interpersonal goals, self-reported and actual prosocial behavior, and explores the role of awareness of age-related changes in Western (Europe, USA) and Asian cultural contexts (South Korea, China).

Talks:

Symposium

Supporting College Students' Academic and Career Success: Identifying Areas of Intervention with Diverse College Samples

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:00 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Present symposium examines psychosocial barriers that college students, particularly those from minoritized communities, experience within higher education and suggest approaches for addressing those barriers. A wide range of academic contexts (e.g., R1, R2, minority-serving institutions) and methods (e.g., longitudinal, randomized controlled trial, mixed-methods) are represented.

Present symposium examines psychosocial barriers that college students, particularly those from minoritized communities, experience within higher education and suggest approaches for addressing those barriers. A wide range of academic contexts (e.g., R1, R2, minority-serving institutions) and methods (e.g., longitudinal, randomized controlled trial, mixed-methods) are represented.

Talks:

  • Self-Guided Digital Single-Sessions Interventions Can Bolster Student Confidence in the Short-Term: Evidence from Two Large Randomized Controlled Trials
    Katelyn Cooper (Presenting Author)
  • Longitudinal Evidence for a Bi-Directional Relationship between Stereotype Threat and Internalized Stigma Associated with Chronic Mental and/or Physical Health Conditions in College Students
    Kevin Criswell (Presenting Author)
  • Association between University Belonging and Faculty Mentoring Quality Among Latinx First-Generation College Students
    Nidia Ruedas-Gracia (Presenting Author)
  • Needs for Mentoring in Students Studying Psychological Science: Insights from a Mixed-Method Study
    Yuko Okado (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Children and Adolescents As Active Agents in Reducing Racial/Ethnic Exclusion and Biases: Developmental Perspectives

Friday May 23, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

American children and adolescents of color report experiencing discrimination, exclusion and harassment. These experiences are associated with negative emotional, health, and academic outcomes. This symposium will discuss children and adolescents as active agents in shaping experiences regarding social exclusion and discrimination in their lives, increasing understanding about discrimination reduction.

American children and adolescents of color report experiencing discrimination, exclusion and harassment. These experiences are associated with negative emotional, health, and academic outcomes. This symposium will discuss children and adolescents as active agents in shaping experiences regarding social exclusion and discrimination in their lives, increasing understanding about discrimination reduction.

Talks:

  • The Effect of Race Labeling on Children’s Reactions to Discrimination
    Cynthia Jiao (Presenting Author), Katharine Scott (Author)
  • Children’s Perspectives about Direct and Indirect Bias Regarding Same-Race Peers
    Kate Luken Raz (Presenting Author), Marley Forbes (Author), Melanie Killen (Author)
  • School Characteristics, School Climate, and Adolescents’ Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination
    Aprile Benner (Presenting Author), Nina Mbonu (Author)

Symposium

Parental Authoritarian Control and Perceived Workplace Bullying in Adulthood: The Mediating Role of External Locus of Control and the Moderating Effect of Desire for Power

Friday May 23, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

This study examines the impact of parental authoritarian control on adult perceptions of workplace bullying, mediated by external locus of control and moderated by desire for power. Data from three studies demonstrate significant correlations, underscoring the model's utility in elucidating how childhood dynamics influence adult social and occupational behaviors.

This study examines the impact of parental authoritarian control on adult perceptions of workplace bullying, mediated by external locus of control and moderated by desire for power. Data from three studies demonstrate significant correlations, underscoring the model's utility in elucidating how childhood dynamics influence adult social and occupational behaviors.

Talks:

  • Parental Authoritarian Control and Perceived Workplace Bullying in Adulthood: The Mediating Role of External Locus of Control and the Moderating Effect of Desire for Power
    Pu Xiaoping (Presenting Author)
  • Parental Authoritarian Control and Perceived Workplace Bullying in Adulthood: The Mediating Role of External Locus of Control and the Moderating Effect of Desire for Power
    Pu Xiaoping (Presenting Author)
  • Parental Authoritarian Control and Perceived Workplace Bullying in Adulthood: The Mediating Role of External Locus of Control and the Moderating Effect of Desire for Power
    Tang Yipeng (Presenting Author)

Symposium

Intergenerational Transmission of Substance Use Disorders, Crime, and Firearm Involvement in High-Risk Families

Friday May 23, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM ET (20:00 - 21:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Parents’ history of problem behaviors may influence the development of similar behaviors in their children.  Using data from the Northwestern Juvenile Project, our 28-year longitudinal study of previously detained youth and their children, we explore the intergenerational transmission of substance use disorders, crime, and firearm involvement among high-risk families.

Parents’ history of problem behaviors may influence the development of similar behaviors in their children.  Using data from the Northwestern Juvenile Project, our 28-year longitudinal study of previously detained youth and their children, we explore the intergenerational transmission of substance use disorders, crime, and firearm involvement among high-risk families.

Talks:

  • Intergenerational Transmission of Substance Use
    Maria Jose Luna (Presenting Author)
  • Intergenerational Transmission of Crime
    Joeann Salvati (Presenting Author)
  • Intergenerational Transmission of Firearm Involvement
    Sara Thomas (Presenting Author)

Invited Address

Factors That Influence Age-Related Episodic Memory Changes in Diverse Populations

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM ET (14:30 - 15:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Inter-individual differences in memory impairment and underlying neural integrity in aging are well known. I will discuss the malleable factors, including sleep quality, depressive symptomology, and social determinants of health (e.g., discrimination stress, religiosity) that serve as mediators and moderators of individual differences in memory impairment, decline, and neural underpinnings.

Inter-individual differences in memory impairment and underlying neural integrity in aging are well known. I will discuss the malleable factors, including sleep quality, depressive symptomology, and social determinants of health (e.g., discrimination stress, religiosity) that serve as mediators and moderators of individual differences in memory impairment, decline, and neural underpinnings.

Invited Talk

Leveraging Cognitive, Affective, and Neurobiological Potential to Overcome Vulnerability to Deception in Aging

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM ET (15:30 - 15:55 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Financial exploitation can have devastating consequences. Deception plays a critical role, and detecting it is challenging. Susceptibility increases with age-related cognitive, socioemotional, and neurobiological changes. This talk will summarize human factors and deceptive contexts that heighten susceptibility to inform age-tailored interventions, including warnings and integrating AI with human-centered approaches to reduce victimization.

Financial exploitation can have devastating consequences. Deception plays a critical role, and detecting it is challenging. Susceptibility increases with age-related cognitive, socioemotional, and neurobiological changes. This talk will summarize human factors and deceptive contexts that heighten susceptibility to inform age-tailored interventions, including warnings and integrating AI with human-centered approaches to reduce victimization.

Invited Address

Uncovering How Infants' Communicative Signals Shape Caregivers' Responsiveness with Baby-X

Saturday May 24, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM ET (17:30 - 18:20 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Responsive caregiver-infant interactions are vital for child development, yet current understanding is constrained by the inability to manipulate infant behaviour. I will describe initial studies with an interactive digital simulation of a human child designed to overcome this barrier and highlight additional ways this tool could advance Developmental Science.

Responsive caregiver-infant interactions are vital for child development, yet current understanding is constrained by the inability to manipulate infant behaviour. I will describe initial studies with an interactive digital simulation of a human child designed to overcome this barrier and highlight additional ways this tool could advance Developmental Science.

Invited Symposium

Caregivers' and Infants' Common and Diverse Approaches to Social Interaction

Saturday May 24, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM ET (18:30 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Both infants and their caregivers bring cognitive and behavioral tools to their mutual interactions. The talks in this symposium will provide different perspectives on what we know about these tools and how they are shaped by individuals’ experiences.

Both infants and their caregivers bring cognitive and behavioral tools to their mutual interactions. The talks in this symposium will provide different perspectives on what we know about these tools and how they are shaped by individuals’ experiences.

Talks:

  • Learning in the Development Niche: Infants' Interactions with People, Places and Things at Home
    Catherine Tamis-Lemonda (Presenting Author)
  • Medial Prefrontal Cortex: An Early Developing Hub for Social Interaction?
    Tobias Grossman (Presenting Author)
  • Using Stranger Fear and EEG to Study Infants' Emerging Understanding of Race
    Grace (Hyesung) Hwang (Presenting Author)

Submitted Talk

The Impact of Maternal Anti-Prejudice on Children's Respect for Diversity: Dual Mediating Roles of Children's Trust and Anti-Prejudice

Saturday May 24, 2025 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM ET (20:30 - 20:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

This study explored the influence of maternal anti-prejudice on young children's behaviors respecting diversity, while examining dual mediating effects of children's trust and anti-prejudice. Maternal anti-prejudice influences children's sense of trust, which in turn affects their anti-prejudice and ultimately their respect for diversity behaviors.

This study explored the influence of maternal anti-prejudice on young children's behaviors respecting diversity, while examining dual mediating effects of children's trust and anti-prejudice. Maternal anti-prejudice influences children's sense of trust, which in turn affects their anti-prejudice and ultimately their respect for diversity behaviors.

Submitted Talk

"Trouble Troubleshooting"?: Person-Centered Examinations of Associations between Maternal Alcohol Dependence Symptoms, Maternal Psychopathology, and Caregiving in Dyadic Problem-Solving Tasks

Saturday May 24, 2025 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM ET (20:45 - 21:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Latent profile and mixed regression analyses revealed four distinct profiles of caregiving in a diverse lower-income sample of mother-infant dyads engaging in dyadic problem-solving. Maternal alcohol dependence (but not PTSD, anxiety, and depression) was uniquely predictive of membership in the “harsh and detached, low scaffolding and supportive parenting” profile.

Latent profile and mixed regression analyses revealed four distinct profiles of caregiving in a diverse lower-income sample of mother-infant dyads engaging in dyadic problem-solving. Maternal alcohol dependence (but not PTSD, anxiety, and depression) was uniquely predictive of membership in the “harsh and detached, low scaffolding and supportive parenting” profile.

Submitted Talk

Social Class Discrimination in Classrooms: Links to Academic Achievement Among Adolescents

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM ET (21:00 - 21:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

We examined social class discrimination as a new way of understanding the association between social class and academic achievement among adolescents. There were 1,558 participants (Mage = 16.17). Results indicated that social class discrimination was inversely associated with academic achievement and that teachers and classmates were particularly important sources.

We examined social class discrimination as a new way of understanding the association between social class and academic achievement among adolescents. There were 1,558 participants (Mage = 16.17). Results indicated that social class discrimination was inversely associated with academic achievement and that teachers and classmates were particularly important sources.

Submitted Talk

Infant Grasping and Neural Body Maps: Insights from Citizen Science and Computer Vision

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM ET (21:15 - 21:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

This study relates the development of grasping behavior to neural body representations in infants from 6-14 months. Combining a smartphone app for video collection by caregivers, a new computer vision tool (HaMeR) and EEG methods, we document fine-grained developmental changes in grasping in relation to neural representations of infant fingers.

This study relates the development of grasping behavior to neural body representations in infants from 6-14 months. Combining a smartphone app for video collection by caregivers, a new computer vision tool (HaMeR) and EEG methods, we document fine-grained developmental changes in grasping in relation to neural representations of infant fingers.

Submitted Talk

Which Solitary Youth Are Most Likely to Aggress Against Peers?

Saturday May 24, 2025 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM ET (21:30 - 21:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

In a multi-method study (N = 273; 51.6% boys, Mage = 11.52), we evaluated which adolescents who spend time in solitude are likely to aggress against peers. Most solitary adolescents do not aggress, but findings point to the enhanced risks associated with high rejection and low levels of loneliness.

In a multi-method study (N = 273; 51.6% boys, Mage = 11.52), we evaluated which adolescents who spend time in solitude are likely to aggress against peers. Most solitary adolescents do not aggress, but findings point to the enhanced risks associated with high rejection and low levels of loneliness.

Submitted Talk

Parents, Partners, and Peers: Relationships As a Bridge Between Youth Delinquency and a Positive Future

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET (13:00 - 13:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Drawing from the Pathways to Desistance study (N = 1,354), this study longitudinally investigates how parental, romantic, and peer relationships differentially impact adolescent offending and perceptions of future success. Findings suggest delinquency and relationship quality strongly shape youth behavior and future outlook, with positive relationships boosting expectations and reducing offending.

Drawing from the Pathways to Desistance study (N = 1,354), this study longitudinally investigates how parental, romantic, and peer relationships differentially impact adolescent offending and perceptions of future success. Findings suggest delinquency and relationship quality strongly shape youth behavior and future outlook, with positive relationships boosting expectations and reducing offending.

Submitted Talk

Person-Environment Fit Underlying Cognition Partially Explains Increasing Heritability across the Lifespan

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM ET (13:15 - 13:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Using cognitive ability data collected in 860 twins (513 females, Mage = 70.36, SD = 10.09) in the Swedish Adoption/Twin Study of Aging, genetic simplex models were used to test person-environment effects in older adulthood. Results suggest that person-environment covariance partly explains why heritability of cognitive ability increases with age.

Using cognitive ability data collected in 860 twins (513 females, Mage = 70.36, SD = 10.09) in the Swedish Adoption/Twin Study of Aging, genetic simplex models were used to test person-environment effects in older adulthood. Results suggest that person-environment covariance partly explains why heritability of cognitive ability increases with age.

Submitted Talk

Modulating Joint Coordinated Engagement Between Caregivers and an AI-Driven Simulation of an Infant.

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM ET (13:30 - 13:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

This research introduces how BabyX, an AI-driven simulation of an infant, can be used to modulate joint coordinated engagement. We show how caregivers adjust their behaviours contingent on the simulation’s communicative cues. This work demonstrates BabyX’s potential as a research tool to uncover the dynamics of early caregiver-infant interaction.

This research introduces how BabyX, an AI-driven simulation of an infant, can be used to modulate joint coordinated engagement. We show how caregivers adjust their behaviours contingent on the simulation’s communicative cues. This work demonstrates BabyX’s potential as a research tool to uncover the dynamics of early caregiver-infant interaction.

Submitted Talk

Together but Still Unequal: Academic Trajectories for Marginalized Students

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:45 - 14:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

In a sample of 20,000 students, a statistically significant race-SES interaction was found. Results suggest that students from higher-SES backgrounds are set on more success-oriented trajectories (i.e., advanced course qualification, high school completion, college attainment) compared to lower-SES peers, but that the range of a student’s trajectory differs by race.

In a sample of 20,000 students, a statistically significant race-SES interaction was found. Results suggest that students from higher-SES backgrounds are set on more success-oriented trajectories (i.e., advanced course qualification, high school completion, college attainment) compared to lower-SES peers, but that the range of a student’s trajectory differs by race.

Submitted Talk

Numerical Knowledge Predicts Working Memory in a Sample of Monolingual and Multilingual Children

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM ET (14:00 - 14:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Verbal working memory is related to academic success, yet the role of experience in WM development is unclear. This study tested whether numerical knowledge enhances WM performance on the Backward Digit Span task in 259 linguistically diverse 4–7-year-olds. Numerical exposure, recognition, and literacy predicted WM performance, highlighting context-specific influences.

Verbal working memory is related to academic success, yet the role of experience in WM development is unclear. This study tested whether numerical knowledge enhances WM performance on the Backward Digit Span task in 259 linguistically diverse 4–7-year-olds. Numerical exposure, recognition, and literacy predicted WM performance, highlighting context-specific influences.

Submitted Talk

From Lab to Screen: Tracking Motor Cognitive Changes Across the Lifespan in Online Studies

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET (14:15 - 14:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

We developed computer-based movement tasks to track mouse cursor trajectories. Validated through lab (n = 92, n = 85) and online (n = 280) studies, this tool is found sensitive to age-related changes, offering an accessible, affordable solution for studying motor cognition, especially in seniors and individuals with mobility challenges.

We developed computer-based movement tasks to track mouse cursor trajectories. Validated through lab (n = 92, n = 85) and online (n = 280) studies, this tool is found sensitive to age-related changes, offering an accessible, affordable solution for studying motor cognition, especially in seniors and individuals with mobility challenges.

Submitted Talk

Change in Delay Discounting Among Emerging Adults

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET (14:30 - 14:45 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

The study examined whether delay discounting, the tendency to prefer small immediate rewards over larger delayed rewards, changed during the first semester of college among emerging adults (N=458). Delay discounting of money (b=-0.516, p=.0001) and alcohol (b=-0.639, p=.029) significantly decreased. Findings suggested discounting changed during the first semester of college.

The study examined whether delay discounting, the tendency to prefer small immediate rewards over larger delayed rewards, changed during the first semester of college among emerging adults (N=458). Delay discounting of money (b=-0.516, p=.0001) and alcohol (b=-0.639, p=.029) significantly decreased. Findings suggested discounting changed during the first semester of college.

Submitted Talk

Effects of Postpartum Bonding in the Association Among Maternal Postpartum Depression, Self-Efficacy and Socioemotional Outcomes Among Infants in Nepal

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM ET (14:45 - 15:00 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

This study obtained self-reported data from 200 postpartum mothers. Findings indicated that postpartum depression and self-efficacy influence socioemotional outcomes among 6–12-month-old infants primarily by affecting mother-infant bonding relationships. These findings support the need for future evidence-based interventions to enhance positive mental health and parenting self-efficacy to enhance infant outcomes.

This study obtained self-reported data from 200 postpartum mothers. Findings indicated that postpartum depression and self-efficacy influence socioemotional outcomes among 6–12-month-old infants primarily by affecting mother-infant bonding relationships. These findings support the need for future evidence-based interventions to enhance positive mental health and parenting self-efficacy to enhance infant outcomes.

Submitted Talk

Exploring Interpersonal Curiosity’s Role As a Mediator Between Adolescents’ Adherence to Masculine Stereotypes and Friendship Quality

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM ET (15:00 - 15:15 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

Using structural equation modeling, we explored relations among middle school students' (N = 460) adherence to masculine stereotypes, interpersonal curiosity, empathy, and friendship quality. Findings highlight interpersonal curiosity's potential role in buffering the negative effects of masculine stereotypes on adolescents' empathy levels and friendships.

Using structural equation modeling, we explored relations among middle school students' (N = 460) adherence to masculine stereotypes, interpersonal curiosity, empathy, and friendship quality. Findings highlight interpersonal curiosity's potential role in buffering the negative effects of masculine stereotypes on adolescents' empathy levels and friendships.

Submitted Talk

Maternal Neuroimmune Activity During Pregnancy and Infant’s Mental and Motor Development

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM ET (15:15 - 15:30 UTC)

Subject Area: Developmental

Abstract

We explored how maternal neuroimmune activity during pregnancy shapes infant development (N=1,395). Maternal BDNF and IL-2 (anti-inflammatory) were associated with better cognitive and motor outcomes, while elevated IFNy (pro-inflammatory) was linked to poorer mental development. Findings highlight the importance of immune balance and neurotrophins for healthy offspring development.

We explored how maternal neuroimmune activity during pregnancy shapes infant development (N=1,395). Maternal BDNF and IL-2 (anti-inflammatory) were associated with better cognitive and motor outcomes, while elevated IFNy (pro-inflammatory) was linked to poorer mental development. Findings highlight the importance of immune balance and neurotrophins for healthy offspring development.