Cognitive Flexibility Matters? Examining the Relationship Between Meaning in Life, Cognitive Flexibility, and Suicidal Ideation

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Alexis May Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Chuning(Larissa) Xu Meet Larissa Xu, a psychology rising senior gearing up for her final year of studies. She’s currently diving deep into suicide research alongside Dr. Alexis May, driven by a passion to unravel the complexities of mental health. Larissa is also busy prepping for … Read more

How Neoliberalism and Racism Influence White Americans’ Perceptions of Immigration

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Michael Perez Evan Wacks Hello! I’m a rising senior that has been doing psychology research in understanding how racism and neoliberalism impact support for immigration. Born and raised in NYC, now I live in rural New Hampshire on a goat farm.  Abstract: The purpose of this research is to analyze public perceptions … Read more

Race-Related Stress and Academic Performance – Closing the Gap for African American & Black Identifying Students

Faculty Sponsor: Andrea Negrete Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Ezra Jenifer I am a fastidious, entrepreneurial, and inquisitive biracial man. My experience at an interdisciplinary, liberal arts and open curriculum university like Wesleyan has allowed me to explore psychology with boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. Both my personal and academic experiences are an asset to … Read more

Predictors of Critical Motivation Amongst Asian Immigrant Adolescents

Faculty Sponsor: Professor Andrea Negrete Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine predictors of critical motivation among Asian immigrant-origin adolescents. Previous research suggests that immigration policies directly impact immigrant-origin youth in many aspects of their lives such as health and education. However, this research expands on previous findings to examine how restrictive immigration … Read more