2025 Preliminary Program

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28 Sessions

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Keynote Address

Thursday May 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM ET (22:00 - 23:15 UTC)

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Abstract

Memory is a constructive process: As we experience an event, we build a memory representation, and later when we retrieve the memory, we build the representation anew. Kensinger’s work has focused on emotion’s influence on these constructive processes. More specifically, what details do people build into their memory representations for good or bad experiences? What neural processes do they use to build these representations? How can these memories, and their narrative framings, influence behavior? To what extent do the answers differ if someone is 70 versus 20 years old? What if they are experiencing high levels of stress? These are the questions Kensinger and her laboratory members have been investigating for nearly two decades. She will describe how they have used in-the-laboratory experiments and assessments of autobiographical memories, often combined with fMRI methodology, to provide answers. Kensinger will also note new questions these experiments have raised, suggesting avenues for future research.

Memory is a constructive process: As we experience an event, we build a memory representation, and later when we retrieve the memory, we build the representation anew. Kensinger’s work has focused on emotion’s influence on these constructive processes. More specifically, what details do people build into their memory representations for good or bad experiences? What neural processes do they use to build these representations? How can these memories, and their narrative framings, influence behavior? To what extent do the answers differ if someone is 70 versus 20 years old? What if they are experiencing high levels of stress? These are the questions Kensinger and her laboratory members have been investigating for nearly two decades. She will describe how they have used in-the-laboratory experiments and assessments of autobiographical memories, often combined with fMRI methodology, to provide answers. Kensinger will also note new questions these experiments have raised, suggesting avenues for future research.

Keynote Address

Friday May 23, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:00 - 14:00 UTC)

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Abstract

It is well known that the adult brain is highly lateralized for language: The left hemisphere is primarily responsible for sentence processing, the right hemisphere for processing emotion and intonation. However, many have suggested that there is plasticity for language in early life, allowing children to acquire language by using other cortical regions when left hemisphere language areas are damaged. Are these claims true? Which areas of the brain are capable of controlling language functions, and how well do they do this? Newport has been studying language processing and neural activation in teenagers and young adults who have had a stroke at birth to the left hemisphere brain areas ordinarily subserving language or to the right hemisphere areas ordinarily subserving the processing of emotion. Her results provide insights into the remarkable ability of the young brain to reorganize these functions in specific and highly constrained ways.

It is well known that the adult brain is highly lateralized for language: The left hemisphere is primarily responsible for sentence processing, the right hemisphere for processing emotion and intonation. However, many have suggested that there is plasticity for language in early life, allowing children to acquire language by using other cortical regions when left hemisphere language areas are damaged. Are these claims true? Which areas of the brain are capable of controlling language functions, and how well do they do this? Newport has been studying language processing and neural activation in teenagers and young adults who have had a stroke at birth to the left hemisphere brain areas ordinarily subserving language or to the right hemisphere areas ordinarily subserving the processing of emotion. Her results provide insights into the remarkable ability of the young brain to reorganize these functions in specific and highly constrained ways.

Symposium

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

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In the US, there are 2,267 institutions of higher education catering to undergraduates. However, the predominant ethos in graduate teaching involves training academics for positions at large research institutions. Given that competition for academic jobs is incredibly high, we propose an alternative career path; primarily undergraduate serving institutions (PUIs).

In the US, there are 2,267 institutions of higher education catering to undergraduates. However, the predominant ethos in graduate teaching involves training academics for positions at large research institutions. Given that competition for academic jobs is incredibly high, we propose an alternative career path; primarily undergraduate serving institutions (PUIs).

Talks:

  • No Grad Students? No Problem!: The Role of Academics at Primarily Undergraduate Teaching Institutions
    Mariah Covington (Presenting Author)
  • No Grad Students? No Problem!: The Role of Academics at Primarily Undergraduate Teaching Institutions
    Jessica Leffers (Presenting Author)
  • No Grad Students? No Problem!: The Role of Academics at Primarily Undergraduate Teaching Institutions
    Nayantara Kurpad (Presenting Author)

Invited Symposium

Friday May 23, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM ET (14:30 - 15:20 UTC)

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Abstract

Psychological scientists increasingly look beyond traditional federal funding sources to support their research, community partnerships, and public engagement. This session spotlights foundations that prioritize behavioral and brain science, social equity, and public impact. Attendees will learn what these funders are looking for, how to craft compelling proposals, and how to align their work with the broader missions of private philanthropy.

Psychological scientists increasingly look beyond traditional federal funding sources to support their research, community partnerships, and public engagement. This session spotlights foundations that prioritize behavioral and brain science, social equity, and public impact. Attendees will learn what these funders are looking for, how to craft compelling proposals, and how to align their work with the broader missions of private philanthropy.

Special Event

Friday May 23, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM ET (17:00 - 18:50 UTC)

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This Presidential Roundtable aims to increase awareness of the research efforts across different countries and continents on DEI issues and the successes and challenges of these efforts globally. Four researchers with expertise from across several countries present the research or practices that they have carried out and findings on effectiveness of different approaches. They also briefly discuss broader issues, such as the government support and protections in place, the response of business to DEI initiatives, the effect of US trends on these efforts, and the future of DEI research and interventions. Half of the session time is reserved for discussion among the panel and with the audience.

This Presidential Roundtable aims to increase awareness of the research efforts across different countries and continents on DEI issues and the successes and challenges of these efforts globally. Four researchers with expertise from across several countries present the research or practices that they have carried out and findings on effectiveness of different approaches. They also briefly discuss broader issues, such as the government support and protections in place, the response of business to DEI initiatives, the effect of US trends on these efforts, and the future of DEI research and interventions. Half of the session time is reserved for discussion among the panel and with the audience.

Talks:

  • The Psychological Cost of Inequality: How Economic Disparities Drive Us Apart
    Rosa Rodríguez Bailón (Presenting Author)
  • Evidence vs. Ignorance in EDI Policy: Supporting LGBTQI+ Inclusion in a Changing Landscape
    Mustafa Ozbilgin (Presenting Author)
  • On the Consequences of Social Class, and Why It Matters for Young Scientists
    Kunalan Manokara (Presenting Author)
  • DEI in the American Shadow
    Felicia Henderson (Presenting Author)

Symposium

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

Subject Area: General

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Joining researchers from three countries, this symposium presents an integrative overview of key findings from highly systematic effort research programs grounded in the principles of motivational intensity theory. Using physiological measures, studies have generated important insights about how different psychological variables influence people’s vigor in performing tasks.

Joining researchers from three countries, this symposium presents an integrative overview of key findings from highly systematic effort research programs grounded in the principles of motivational intensity theory. Using physiological measures, studies have generated important insights about how different psychological variables influence people’s vigor in performing tasks.

Talks:

  • Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Mechanisms Underlying Mental Effort
    Michael Richter (Presenting Author)
  • Ability Perception Influence on Effort and Associated Cardiovascular Responses: Thirty Years of Thought and Investigation
    Rex Wright (Presenting Author)
  • Affective Influences on Effort-Related Cardiovascular Response: Processes and Limits
    Guido Gendolla (Presenting Author)
  • Are We All Trying Equally Hard? an Individual Differences Perspective on Motivational Intensity Theory
    Kerstin Brinkmann (Presenting Author)

Invited Symposium

Friday May 23, 2025 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM ET (19:30 - 20:20 UTC)

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The production, support, and application of psychological science are shaped by a complex network of advocacy organizations. This session brings together key groups that work to advance psychological science at the national level. Attendees will gain insight into the policy landscape, the role of advocacy in shaping science funding and visibility, and how individual researchers can connect with these efforts to amplify their work and contribute to the field’s collective impact.

The production, support, and application of psychological science are shaped by a complex network of advocacy organizations. This session brings together key groups that work to advance psychological science at the national level. Attendees will gain insight into the policy landscape, the role of advocacy in shaping science funding and visibility, and how individual researchers can connect with these efforts to amplify their work and contribute to the field’s collective impact.

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

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The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) at the National Institutes of Health is celebrating its 30th anniversary. This symposium will highlight the office’s history and current work through presentations by OBSSR staff and researchers supported by OBSSR-led initiatives, improving health for all through research and capacity building.

The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) at the National Institutes of Health is celebrating its 30th anniversary. This symposium will highlight the office’s history and current work through presentations by OBSSR staff and researchers supported by OBSSR-led initiatives, improving health for all through research and capacity building.

Talks:

  • Summer Training Program in Integrative Methods for Mental and Physical Health
    Briana Mezuk (Presenting Author)
  • A Prospective-Longitudinal Investigation of the Biopsychosocial Predictors of Loneliness across Adolescence in Autism and Typical Development
    Elizabeth Redcay (Presenting Author)
  • Mapping Dynamic Transitions across Neural, Behavioral, and Social Scales in Interacting Animals
    Mengsen Zhang (Presenting Author)

Plenary Panel Session

Friday May 23, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET (22:00 - 23:30 UTC)

Subject Area: General

Abstract

This panel brings together leading early career voices whose work engages with the relationship between human language and LLMs. How do these advances in language technologies influence how we think about and study the psychology and neurobiology of human language processing? The capacity to rapidly communicate and think with language is a remarkable human ability that has been argued to separate humans from other forms of intelligence, biological or artificial. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs), appear to be approaching human-like performance. This symposium brings together leading early career voices whose work engages with the relationship between human language and LLMs. How do these advances in language technologies influence how we think about and study the psychology and neurobiology of human language processing?

This panel brings together leading early career voices whose work engages with the relationship between human language and LLMs. How do these advances in language technologies influence how we think about and study the psychology and neurobiology of human language processing? The capacity to rapidly communicate and think with language is a remarkable human ability that has been argued to separate humans from other forms of intelligence, biological or artificial. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs), appear to be approaching human-like performance. This symposium brings together leading early career voices whose work engages with the relationship between human language and LLMs. How do these advances in language technologies influence how we think about and study the psychology and neurobiology of human language processing?

Talks:

  • Mapping and Decoding Language Representations from Human Cortex
    Alexander Huth (Presenting Author)
  • Neural Algorithms of Human Language
    Laura Gwilliams (Presenting Author)
  • Dissociating Language and Thought in Humans and in Machines
    Anna Ivanova (Presenting Author)

Award Ceremony

Saturday May 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET (13:00 - 14:00 UTC)

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Abstract

APS honors members throughout their careers with the field’s most prestigious awards and recognitions. The 2025 APS Awards Ceremony will recognize recipients of the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award, James S. Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Scholarship, William James Fellow Award, Mentor Award, and Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions. Join your colleagues to celebrate these achievements in psychological science. View the 2025 APS Award Recipients: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-aps-award-recipients

APS honors members throughout their careers with the field’s most prestigious awards and recognitions. The 2025 APS Awards Ceremony will recognize recipients of the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award, James S. Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Scholarship, William James Fellow Award, Mentor Award, and Janet Taylor Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions. Join your colleagues to celebrate these achievements in psychological science. View the 2025 APS Award Recipients: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/2025-aps-award-recipients

Invited Symposium

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

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This session will highlight how psychological scientists are engaging beyond academia to influence public policy, communicate with broader audiences, and shape the role of science in society. Through real life stories, practical strategies, and lessons learned, attendees will explore how to translate their research for policymakers, contribute to public debates, and build bridges between science and civic life. The session will include concrete tools for science communication and advocacy, as well as inspiring examples of researchers making an impact.

This session will highlight how psychological scientists are engaging beyond academia to influence public policy, communicate with broader audiences, and shape the role of science in society. Through real life stories, practical strategies, and lessons learned, attendees will explore how to translate their research for policymakers, contribute to public debates, and build bridges between science and civic life. The session will include concrete tools for science communication and advocacy, as well as inspiring examples of researchers making an impact.

Invited Address

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

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The ability to learn is fundamental to remaining engaged, healthy, and employed in the dynamic landscape of work and life in the 21st century. This presentation will apply learning theory to adult learners across contexts and examine the individual differences, contextual, and cultural factors that shape learning in adult life.

The ability to learn is fundamental to remaining engaged, healthy, and employed in the dynamic landscape of work and life in the 21st century. This presentation will apply learning theory to adult learners across contexts and examine the individual differences, contextual, and cultural factors that shape learning in adult life.

Invited Symposium

Saturday May 24, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM ET (15:30 - 16:50 UTC)

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Invited Symposium

Saturday May 24, 2025 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM ET (17:00 - 17:50 UTC)

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This symposium explores the critical intersection of entrepreneurship and psychological science, focusing on the well-being and resilience of entrepreneurs navigating today's dynamic and challenging landscape. We will delve into the unique psychological demands faced by entrepreneurs, including navigating uncertainty, managing stress, and fostering innovation to contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychology behind entrepreneurial success.

This symposium explores the critical intersection of entrepreneurship and psychological science, focusing on the well-being and resilience of entrepreneurs navigating today's dynamic and challenging landscape. We will delve into the unique psychological demands faced by entrepreneurs, including navigating uncertainty, managing stress, and fostering innovation to contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychology behind entrepreneurial success.

Plenary Panel Session

Saturday May 24, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET (22:00 - 23:30 UTC)

Subject Area: General

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This panel brings together speakers carrying out novel research to address how group interaction influences cognitive processing, going beyond the typical approach of studying cognition through observing individuals acting alone. Learning, memory, and decision-making often involve individuals working together such as in group projects in classroom environments or in workplace teams, and other everyday settings such as family, community, and social media where people influence one another. However, much research on these topics has focused on individuals working alone. This panel will present recent findings on the effects of group interaction including collaborative remembering, allocation of roles among team members, and the impact of artificial intelligence on teamwork. The speakers will address whether the findings can be derived from principles uncovered by individuals and how group members arrive at collective representations and joint action. The Psychological Science and Society plenary session is made possible by generous support from the Alan Kraut-Jane Steinberg Family Fund (KSFF). This plenary session is held annually during the APS Annual Convention to showcase the use of psychological science in the public sphere.

This panel brings together speakers carrying out novel research to address how group interaction influences cognitive processing, going beyond the typical approach of studying cognition through observing individuals acting alone. Learning, memory, and decision-making often involve individuals working together such as in group projects in classroom environments or in workplace teams, and other everyday settings such as family, community, and social media where people influence one another. However, much research on these topics has focused on individuals working alone. This panel will present recent findings on the effects of group interaction including collaborative remembering, allocation of roles among team members, and the impact of artificial intelligence on teamwork. The speakers will address whether the findings can be derived from principles uncovered by individuals and how group members arrive at collective representations and joint action. The Psychological Science and Society plenary session is made possible by generous support from the Alan Kraut-Jane Steinberg Family Fund (KSFF). This plenary session is held annually during the APS Annual Convention to showcase the use of psychological science in the public sphere.

Talks:

  • How Cognition Shapes Collective Memory
    Suparna Rajaram (Presenting Author)
  • Doing Your Own Thing, Together: The Special Role of Specialized Roles in Group Coordination
    Robert Goldstone (Presenting Author)
  • Interactive Team Cognition for Humans and Machines
    Nancy Cooke (Presenting Author)

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

Abstract

This study examines the impact of mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and rumination on well-being in 524 undergraduates, using two mindfulness conceptualizations for a comprehensive understanding. By combining machine learning with traditional SEM, results reveal that mindfulness influences well-being indirectly via flexibility and rumination, with one mindfulness conceptualization showing stronger predictive power.

This study examines the impact of mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and rumination on well-being in 524 undergraduates, using two mindfulness conceptualizations for a comprehensive understanding. By combining machine learning with traditional SEM, results reveal that mindfulness influences well-being indirectly via flexibility and rumination, with one mindfulness conceptualization showing stronger predictive power.

Symposium

Sunday May 25, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM ET (13:00 - 14:20 UTC)

Subject Area: General

Abstract

Using nationally representative data, our symposium examines the ecological influences (e.g., parenting, non-parental care, community cohesion) on children's cognitive and socioemotional development in Singapore, a multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia, where family structure, parenting practices, and childcare as well as community organization are distinct but underrepresented in developmental research.

Using nationally representative data, our symposium examines the ecological influences (e.g., parenting, non-parental care, community cohesion) on children's cognitive and socioemotional development in Singapore, a multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia, where family structure, parenting practices, and childcare as well as community organization are distinct but underrepresented in developmental research.

Talks:

  • Parenting Profiles and Child Outcomes in Singapore
    Luxi Chen (Presenting Author)
  • Non-Parental Care in the First 18 Months and Its Implications for Child Development in Singapore
    Kristy Lee (Presenting Author)
  • Family and Community Social Capital on Early Childhood Behavior in Singapore: An Analysis before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Nanxun Li (Presenting Author)

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

Abstract

Latinx LGBTQ+ people with less traditional gender roles and ‘familismo’ are more critically conscious, particularly if they have fewer intrapersonal (resilience) and interpersonal (social support) strengths. They may have realized that other LGBTQ+ people experience oppression too, resulting in a stronger collective identity and increased awareness.

Latinx LGBTQ+ people with less traditional gender roles and ‘familismo’ are more critically conscious, particularly if they have fewer intrapersonal (resilience) and interpersonal (social support) strengths. They may have realized that other LGBTQ+ people experience oppression too, resulting in a stronger collective identity and increased awareness.

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

Abstract

As part of a larger qualitative study on conceptualization of grief, I analyzed the responses to a question on what helped the grievers. Participants list talking, spending time with others, praying, work, etc. The aim is to show that although grief is highly personal and subjective, there are certain commonalities.

As part of a larger qualitative study on conceptualization of grief, I analyzed the responses to a question on what helped the grievers. Participants list talking, spending time with others, praying, work, etc. The aim is to show that although grief is highly personal and subjective, there are certain commonalities.

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

Abstract

We examined ego depletion using Bayesian analysis with 74 Chinese students. Results showed no evidence for traditional depletion (BF = 0.107) but weak support for reverse effects (BF = 0.634). Boredom was monitored, revealing its role as a confound. Findings highlight the need for refined designs to reassess ego depletion.

We examined ego depletion using Bayesian analysis with 74 Chinese students. Results showed no evidence for traditional depletion (BF = 0.107) but weak support for reverse effects (BF = 0.634). Boredom was monitored, revealing its role as a confound. Findings highlight the need for refined designs to reassess ego depletion.

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

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We implemented five Psychology virtual learning sessions utilizing the drama-based pedagogy (DBP). Analyses of our 100 participants’ quantitative and qualitative responses revealed not only students’ acknowledgement of DBP’s efficacy in promoting psychological literacy, but also five principles behind the success of a DBP learning session in Psychology learning and teaching.

We implemented five Psychology virtual learning sessions utilizing the drama-based pedagogy (DBP). Analyses of our 100 participants’ quantitative and qualitative responses revealed not only students’ acknowledgement of DBP’s efficacy in promoting psychological literacy, but also five principles behind the success of a DBP learning session in Psychology learning and teaching.

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

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This study explores how classroom climate influences middle school students’ help-seeking behaviors. Cooperative climates promote adaptive help-seeking, while competitive climates increase avoidance and expedient help-seeking. Help-seeking threats mediate these associations, with academic self-efficacy buffering the negative effect of perceived threats on students’ help-seeking behaviors.

This study explores how classroom climate influences middle school students’ help-seeking behaviors. Cooperative climates promote adaptive help-seeking, while competitive climates increase avoidance and expedient help-seeking. Help-seeking threats mediate these associations, with academic self-efficacy buffering the negative effect of perceived threats on students’ help-seeking behaviors.

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

Abstract

We examined the motivational dimension of self-control, hypothesizing that high self-control individuals prefer meaningful (eudaimonic) activities over pleasurable (hedonic) ones. Across three studies (2 pre-registered, N = 960, gender balanced) we found support for this hypothesis with participants rating imagined and actual activities. Our findings challenge traditional assumptions of self-control.

We examined the motivational dimension of self-control, hypothesizing that high self-control individuals prefer meaningful (eudaimonic) activities over pleasurable (hedonic) ones. Across three studies (2 pre-registered, N = 960, gender balanced) we found support for this hypothesis with participants rating imagined and actual activities. Our findings challenge traditional assumptions of self-control.

Symposium

Sunday May 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET (14:30 - 15:50 UTC)

Subject Area: General

Abstract

This symposium explores the critical role of psychological science in rebuilding post-war communities, with Sri Lanka as a case study. We highlight how novel insights from research on resilience, group dynamics, intergenerational trauma (using mixed-methods approaches), and e-mental health interventions can shape societal recovery and foster pluralistic post-conflict norms.

This symposium explores the critical role of psychological science in rebuilding post-war communities, with Sri Lanka as a case study. We highlight how novel insights from research on resilience, group dynamics, intergenerational trauma (using mixed-methods approaches), and e-mental health interventions can shape societal recovery and foster pluralistic post-conflict norms.

Talks:

  • Creating a Culture of Ethnic and Religious Pluralism in Sri Lanka - an Application of Social and Personality Psychological Science
    Eranda Jayawickreme (Presenting Author)
  • Applying New Findings in Resilience to the Sri Lankan Context
    Amy McCaffrey (Presenting Author)
  • Perinatal Mental Health in Sri Lanka: A Mixed-Method Study Exploring the Connections to Intergenerational Trauma
    Katherine McGuire (Presenting Author), Fiona Thomas (Author)
  • The Promise of Ehealth Interventions to Improve Mental Health Care in War-Affected Populations in Sri Lanka
    Nuwan Jayawickreme (Presenting Author)

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

Abstract

The study utilizes LASSO adaptive penalization in the Hurdle model to enhance zero classification and positive count prediction. Results using national exam reports show the adaptive penalization improved the model fit in both parts count and zero part (measures like dispersion, AIC, log-likelihood, McFadden's R², count & zero components' diagnostics).

The study utilizes LASSO adaptive penalization in the Hurdle model to enhance zero classification and positive count prediction. Results using national exam reports show the adaptive penalization improved the model fit in both parts count and zero part (measures like dispersion, AIC, log-likelihood, McFadden's R², count & zero components' diagnostics).

Submitted Talk

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

Subject Area: General

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We investigated the perceived enablers and barriers faced by clinical staff regarding tele-rehabilitation in Hong Kong, using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model as a framework. The significant constructs suggested by the UTAUT model have important applications when developing and implementing tele-rehabilitation policies locally.

We investigated the perceived enablers and barriers faced by clinical staff regarding tele-rehabilitation in Hong Kong, using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model as a framework. The significant constructs suggested by the UTAUT model have important applications when developing and implementing tele-rehabilitation policies locally.

Submitted Talk

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

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Educators face numerous challenges implementing evidence-based interventions with fidelity. This experimental study evaluated a structured but adaptable coaching model on educators’ use of a math intervention. Results showed that educators significantly improved implementation adherence and quality, and they developed strong working alliances with coaches despite receiving virtual coaching.

Educators face numerous challenges implementing evidence-based interventions with fidelity. This experimental study evaluated a structured but adaptable coaching model on educators’ use of a math intervention. Results showed that educators significantly improved implementation adherence and quality, and they developed strong working alliances with coaches despite receiving virtual coaching.

Submitted Talk

Sunday May 25, 2025 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM ET (15:30 - 15:45 UTC)

Subject Area: General

Abstract

We explored experiences of involuntary childlessness in the U.S. as a function of gender and sexual identity. There were 1,112 childless cisgender participants (194 lesbian/gay, 350 plurisexual, and 568 heterosexual) ages 18-45. Almost 50% of people reported experiences of involuntary childlessness that were moderately stressful and frequent, regardless of identity.

We explored experiences of involuntary childlessness in the U.S. as a function of gender and sexual identity. There were 1,112 childless cisgender participants (194 lesbian/gay, 350 plurisexual, and 568 heterosexual) ages 18-45. Almost 50% of people reported experiences of involuntary childlessness that were moderately stressful and frequent, regardless of identity.