APS

31st APS Annual Convention

Nurture Through Nature: Integrated Ways of Understanding Self-Regulation in Youth

Friday, May 24, 2019 · Washington, DC

Oral · Developmental

This symposium considers the biological underpinnings of self-regulation and clarifies the mechanisms through which environments influence youth development. Presented are findings from three studies that examine different underlying biological processes as the mechanism through which familial and peer environments exert their influence on self-regulation.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Zewelanji SerpellChair
    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Wendy KliewerCoChair
    Virginia Commonwealth University

Presentations

  1. Childhood Maltreatment and Telomere Length: The Role of Self-RegulationDavid Sosnowski
  2. Does Amygdala Reactivity Mediate the Association between Harsh Parenting and Self-Regulation in AdolescenceDustin Albert
  3. Physiological Arousal and Facial Affect: Bio-Behavioral Processes Underlying Risky Behavior in Peer ContextsTennisha Riley