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2025 Preliminary Program

This preliminary program does not include all sessions and will be updated as additional program information is received. Please check back for the latest program updates. You may also view program information in the Program-at-a-glance.

17 Sessions

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

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Personality/Emotion Flash Talks and Networking

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Talks:

Symposium

Emotion Regulation in Context: Variability, Goals, and Strategies Across Temporal, Situational, and Cultural Dimensions

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

Emotion regulation is a dynamic process that varies across temporal, situational, and cultural contexts. This symposium uncovers mechanisms of emotional resilience by examining variability, regulatory goals, and strategy use through ecological momentary assessments. Findings provide novel insights into adaptive regulation and its role in promoting well-being and guiding future interventions.

Emotion regulation is a dynamic process that varies across temporal, situational, and cultural contexts. This symposium uncovers mechanisms of emotional resilience by examining variability, regulatory goals, and strategy use through ecological momentary assessments. Findings provide novel insights into adaptive regulation and its role in promoting well-being and guiding future interventions.

Talks:

Symposium

Leading the Good Life: Latest Insights from Psychological Science

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

What can psychological science tell us about how to lead the good life? We draw together recent advances that use cutting-edge methods to illustrate how human flourishing can be defined and promoted. These talks collectively point to the social, cognitive, and affective determinants of positive psychological functioning.

What can psychological science tell us about how to lead the good life? We draw together recent advances that use cutting-edge methods to illustrate how human flourishing can be defined and promoted. These talks collectively point to the social, cognitive, and affective determinants of positive psychological functioning.

Talks:

  • Beyond Religion: Unraveling the Dimensions of Spiritual Yearning in the Nonreligious Mind
    Joshua Wilt (Presenting Author)
  • Disentangling the Complex Effect of Awe on Meaning: Momentary and Longitudinal Effects of Self-Transcendence
    Megan Edwards (Presenting Author)
  • The Dynamics of Exploration and Social Connectedness
    Sareena Chadha (Presenting Author)
  • How and Why Religious Practice Relates to Compassionate Behaviour
    Kunalan Manokara (Presenting Author)

Invited Symposium

The Kapwa Approach: Identity, Community, and Well-Being Among Filipino Americans

Saturday May 24, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:35 AM ET (14:15 - 15:35 UTC)

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

This panel will offer guidance for establishing equitable and impactful community-research partnerships. Representatives from the nonprofit FilExcellence will discuss their vision for conducting research that empowers Filipino American communities, and through an audience Q&A and small-group breakout session, will explore barriers and solutions to conducting community research.

This panel will offer guidance for establishing equitable and impactful community-research partnerships. Representatives from the nonprofit FilExcellence will discuss their vision for conducting research that empowers Filipino American communities, and through an audience Q&A and small-group breakout session, will explore barriers and solutions to conducting community research.

Invited Address

Advancing a Justice-Based Program of Research

Saturday May 24, 2025 12:35 PM - 1:25 PM ET (16:35 - 17:25 UTC)

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

In this presentation, Dr. Noelle Hurd will discuss ways in which her program of research contends with risk stemming from systems of oppression and identifies opportunities to build on pre-existing strengths in marginalized individuals' lives. She will discuss recommendations for advancing justice-based scholarship that is responsive to the current moment.

In this presentation, Dr. Noelle Hurd will discuss ways in which her program of research contends with risk stemming from systems of oppression and identifies opportunities to build on pre-existing strengths in marginalized individuals' lives. She will discuss recommendations for advancing justice-based scholarship that is responsive to the current moment.

Invited Symposium

Reimagining Academic Well-Being: Principles, Practices, and Experiences from the WeMerge Collective

Saturday May 24, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM ET (17:30 - 18:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

This panel will present qualitative findings from a 2023 convening of emerging scholars focused on advancing emotional well-being research. Panelists will discuss principles and practices for research that prioritizes well-being, promotes equity, and reimagines relationships between researchers, communities, and institutions to foster a more just and supportive academic culture.

This panel will present qualitative findings from a 2023 convening of emerging scholars focused on advancing emotional well-being research. Panelists will discuss principles and practices for research that prioritizes well-being, promotes equity, and reimagines relationships between researchers, communities, and institutions to foster a more just and supportive academic culture.

Invited Address

From Signals to Sense-Making: Physiological and Interoceptive Pathways in Emotion

Saturday May 24, 2025 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM ET (19:00 - 19:50 UTC)

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

Constructionist theories of emotion posit a central role for the body in the experience of emotion, though argue against one-to-one mappings between emotion categories and distinct patterns of physiological activity. Speakers will discuss alternative approaches for examining the role of the body in affective and emotional experience from this perspective.

Constructionist theories of emotion posit a central role for the body in the experience of emotion, though argue against one-to-one mappings between emotion categories and distinct patterns of physiological activity. Speakers will discuss alternative approaches for examining the role of the body in affective and emotional experience from this perspective.

Talks:

  • Affective and Emotional Experience in Daily Life: The Role of Interoceptive Awareness
    Jolie Wormwood (Presenting Author)
  • Bodily Contributions to Emotion: A Constructionist Roadmap
    Jennifer MacCormack (Presenting Author)

Submitted Talk

Feeling Good about the Bad: Making Positive Appraisals of Predominantly Negative Stressors

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

We suggest that people can feel positive emotions during negative stressors by making positive appraisals of some elements of the stressor. In 6 studies, we demonstrate that people spontaneously and strategically make positive appraisals of negative stressors, which makes them feel better without having to change their negative appraisals.

We suggest that people can feel positive emotions during negative stressors by making positive appraisals of some elements of the stressor. In 6 studies, we demonstrate that people spontaneously and strategically make positive appraisals of negative stressors, which makes them feel better without having to change their negative appraisals.

Submitted Talk

Is It Better to be Rich or Educated? Associations of Individual and Community Level Socioeconomic Indicators with Health and Well-Being

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

We examined unique indicators of socioeconomic status among 71,385 adults from more than 10 countries who completed measures of heart rate, blood pressure, and emotions in daily life. Higher levels of education were associated with better health indicators, whereas higher levels of income were associated with higher levels of well-being.

We examined unique indicators of socioeconomic status among 71,385 adults from more than 10 countries who completed measures of heart rate, blood pressure, and emotions in daily life. Higher levels of education were associated with better health indicators, whereas higher levels of income were associated with higher levels of well-being.

Submitted Talk

Investigating ‘Invisible Wounds’ in Two National Studies: Moral Injury in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

Moral injury results from witnessing or acting in ways that violate moral values. Across two national studies (NTotal=1738), we examine the prevalence of moral injury among voters in the highly polarized, morally fraught 2024 U.S. Presidential Election along with risk factors (political identity centrality) and protective factors (emotional intelligence).

Moral injury results from witnessing or acting in ways that violate moral values. Across two national studies (NTotal=1738), we examine the prevalence of moral injury among voters in the highly polarized, morally fraught 2024 U.S. Presidential Election along with risk factors (political identity centrality) and protective factors (emotional intelligence).

Submitted Talk

The Links Between Attachment Orientation and Dispositional Mindfulness

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

This study provides a meta-analytic update and narrative synthesis on the link between attachment orientation and mindfulness. Significant negative correlations were identified between attachment insecurity and mindfulness. Narrative synthesis revealed mechanisms linking mindfulness and attachment to mental health, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships, with implications for clinical practice and theory.

This study provides a meta-analytic update and narrative synthesis on the link between attachment orientation and mindfulness. Significant negative correlations were identified between attachment insecurity and mindfulness. Narrative synthesis revealed mechanisms linking mindfulness and attachment to mental health, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships, with implications for clinical practice and theory.

Submitted Talk

Perceived Threat As the Core Driver of Hate: Insights from the 2024 U.S. Election

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

A sample of 499 participants (301 pre-election, 198 post-election) revealed that hate was more strongly correlated with perceived threat than with prejudice or dehumanization. Comparing Democrats and Republicans, the findings underscore the central role of perceived threat in driving political hostility during the 2024 U.S. election.

A sample of 499 participants (301 pre-election, 198 post-election) revealed that hate was more strongly correlated with perceived threat than with prejudice or dehumanization. Comparing Democrats and Republicans, the findings underscore the central role of perceived threat in driving political hostility during the 2024 U.S. election.

Submitted Talk

Media Exposure, Racialized Appearance Beliefs, and Well-Being Among Asian, Black, and Latina Girls

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

We surveyed 450 adolescent girls of color to determine contributions of TV viewing to their appearance concerns and well-being. We expand existing literature by demonstrating associations with their acceptance of the thin-ideal, Eurocentric features, and Whiteness, and by revealing the impact of viewing content with and without people of color.

We surveyed 450 adolescent girls of color to determine contributions of TV viewing to their appearance concerns and well-being. We expand existing literature by demonstrating associations with their acceptance of the thin-ideal, Eurocentric features, and Whiteness, and by revealing the impact of viewing content with and without people of color.

Submitted Talk

Beyond the Noisy Ego: Quiet Ego Contemplation Fosters Lasting Improvements in Well-Being

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

This randomized experiment tested whether quiet ego contemplation (QEC) training improves well-being and reduces stress. Results showed that a 3-session QEC intervention enhanced participants' subjective well-being and decreased stress through increased emotional intelligence. Effects persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting QEC's potential for improving psychological health during high-stress periods.

This randomized experiment tested whether quiet ego contemplation (QEC) training improves well-being and reduces stress. Results showed that a 3-session QEC intervention enhanced participants' subjective well-being and decreased stress through increased emotional intelligence. Effects persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting QEC's potential for improving psychological health during high-stress periods.

Submitted Talk

A Complex Systems Approach to Identifying Risk Factors for Drinking Decision-Making in Black College Students

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

Using a national sample of Black college students (N=269), structural equation modeling examined individual traits, coping, and ethnic-racial identity on drinking behaviors. Spirituality coping and student role investment protected against high-risk drinking, while ethnic-racial identity facets uniquely influenced decisions, offering insights into tailored interventions addressing race-related stress and drinking.

Using a national sample of Black college students (N=269), structural equation modeling examined individual traits, coping, and ethnic-racial identity on drinking behaviors. Spirituality coping and student role investment protected against high-risk drinking, while ethnic-racial identity facets uniquely influenced decisions, offering insights into tailored interventions addressing race-related stress and drinking.

Submitted Talk

Sleep, Physical Activity, and Eating Behavior Among Women

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

We examined associations between sleep, physical activity, and eating behavior among women. Poorer sleep quality was associated with greater disordered eating behavior. Sleep was unrelated to physical activity.

We examined associations between sleep, physical activity, and eating behavior among women. Poorer sleep quality was associated with greater disordered eating behavior. Sleep was unrelated to physical activity.

Submitted Talk

Sitting in Fear: The Association of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Sedentary Time in Cardiac Arrest Recovery

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

Subject Area: Personality/Emotion

Abstract

Elevated psychological distress is common in the initial weeks after cardiac arrest. We found that patients with more severe posttraumatic stress symptoms at hospital discharge spent more time being sedentary in the first week post-discharge, which has implications for psychological interventions that may improve physical recovery post-arrest.

Elevated psychological distress is common in the initial weeks after cardiac arrest. We found that patients with more severe posttraumatic stress symptoms at hospital discharge spent more time being sedentary in the first week post-discharge, which has implications for psychological interventions that may improve physical recovery post-arrest.