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APS Virtual Poster Showcase

Advances in Culture, Emotions, and Relationship Science across Diverse Contexts

Sunday, May 24, 2020 · Virtual

Oral · Social

Culture shapes self-other bonds, affecting emotions, social support, and well-being. This symposium examines cultural influences on emotions and social support in U.S. and cross-cultural contexts, involving racial/ethnic minorities, first-generation college students, and international samples. The studies employ multi-methods, generating novel insights about culture, emotions, and social support in diverse contexts.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Janet ChangChair
    West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Shu-wen WangCoChair
    Haverford College
  • Jeanne TsaiDiscussant
    Stanford University

Presentations

  1. Cultural Differences in Support Giving and Psychological Well-BeingWilliam Tsai, Sasha Kimel
  2. Cultural Differences in Support Sufficiency, Implicit Support, and Well-BeingShu-wen Wang, Xueting Ni, Laurel Benjamin
  3. The Cultural Shaping of Social Support: The Influence of Collectivist and Social-Class Based Norms on First-Generation College StudentsJanet Chang, Shu-wen Wang, Kristen Ohl, Colin Mancini, Sujey Orama de Jesus
  4. What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?: Cultural Differences in Conveying Positive and Negative Emotions on Job ApplicationsLucy Bencharit, Jeanne Tsai, Helene Fung