Psi Chi Program at 2009 APA
Conference: 117th Annual APA Convention
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2009
Psi Chi /Frederick Howell Lewis Distinguished Lecturer: "Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection"
12:00 - 12:50 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention Center Meeting Room 713A
Speaker: John T. Cacioppo, The University of Chicago
Chair: Scott W. VanderStoep, Hope College (Psi Chi National President)
Psi Chi Poster Session
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention Center Exhibit Halls D & E
Chair: Maria Lavooy, University of Central Florida, Cocoa (Psi Chi Southeastern Vice-President)
Self-Injurious Behaviors: Adolescent-Limited Versus Life Course-Persistent Patterns. Bailey Bell and Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, Utah State University
UK Women in Academia: The Quest for Work/Life Balance. Anna Beninger and Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College (CA)
The Effect of the Type of Victimization on Punitive Justice-Seeking. Anna Y. Boureiko, Justin Sealand, Kevin Kilpatrick, and Anne Bradshaw, Rhodes College (TN)
Sexual Health Communication in Kenya, East Africa: HIV Prevention Among Women. Katherine Cloutier, Hilary Runion, Neahriah Jael, Jessica Velcoff, DePaul University (IL)
Does Language Influence Perception of Emotion? Evidence From Two Groups. Paul C. Condon, Gonzaga University (WA)
Factor Structure of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for College Students. Shannon E. Emery, Francis Marion University (SC)
The Relationship Among Emotional Intelligence, Well-Being and Life Satisfaction. Sundance Friedrich and William Phillips, Dominican University of California
The Value of Education to the Acquisition of Transplant Donors. Christine Hoskins, Jorie Alhoti, and Peggy Barnett, Fordham University (NY)
Parenting Practices and Externalizing Behaviors Among Latino(a) and White Youth. Krista Ruth Mehari, Hope College (MI)
The Effects of Priming on Perceptions About Adolescence. Diana J Meter, University of North Carolina at Asheville
Perceived Control: A Mechanism Explaining Intimate Partner Violence Outcomes. Desta A. Taylor, Stacey L. Williams, and Peggy J. Cantrell, East Tennessee State University
Perceived Barriers to Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Primary Care. Jamie A. Tedder, Stacey L. Williams, and Peggy J. Cantrell, East Tennessee State University
Maternal Vocalization During Mother-Child Interaction with Her Autistic Child. Anna Shtrauh and Michael Siller, Hunter College, CUNY
Neighborhood Economic Factors that Affect Couples and Relationship Satisfaction. Wylie H. Wan, University of California, Los Angeles
Psi Chi Social Hour and Awards Ceremony
4:00 - 5:50 p.m., Fairmont Royal York Hotel Library
Chair: Scott W. VanderStoep, Hope College (Psi Chi National President)
APA National Convention Undergraduate Research Awards
Self-Injurious Behaviors: Adolescent-Limited Versus Life Course-Persistent Patterns. Bailey Bell and Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, Utah State University
Does Language Influence Perception of Emotion? Evidence From Two Groups. Paul C. Condon, Gonzaga University (WA)
Parenting Practices and Externalizing Behaviors Among Latino(a) and White Youth. Krista Ruth Mehari, Hope College (MI)
The Effects of Priming on Perceptions About Adolescence. Diana J Meter, University of North Carolina at Asheville
APA National Convention Graduate Research Awards
Factor Structure of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for College Students. Shannon E. Emery, Francis Marion University (SC)
2008-09 Psi Chi Award Winners
Ruth Hubbard Cousins National Chapter Award Winner. TBA
Florence Denmark National Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Robert Youth, Dowling College (NY), Nominating Chapter Officer: Deanna Bivona
Kay Wilson Leadership Award Winner for Outstanding Chapter Presidents. TBA
Southeastern Regional Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Christina S. Sinisi, Charleston Southern University (SC), Nominating Chapter Officer: Jessica Ware
Western Regional Faculty Advisor Award Winner. Brian R. Metcalf, Hawai‘i Pacific University, Nominating Chapter Officer: Lindsay J. Clements
Southeastern Regional Chapter Award Winner. Winthrop University (SC), Faculty Advisor: Merry Sleigh
Western Regional Chapter Award Winner. Hawai‘i Pacific University, Faculty Advisor: Brain R. Metcalf
APA Edwin B. Newman Graduate Research Award Winner. Joseph H. Hammer, University of Missouri, Research Advisor: Glenn Good
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2009
Psi Chi Symposium: "Gaining Admission to Graduate School"
2:00 - 2:50 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention Center Meeting Room 203B
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos (Psi Chi Southwestern Vice-President)
Participants:
Alvin Y. Wang, The Burnett Honors College, University of Central Florida (Psi Chi President Elect)
Vincent Prohaska, Lehman College, CUNY (Psi Chi Past-President)
Ngoc H. Bui, University of La Verne (Psi Chi Western Vice-President)
Psi Chi Symposium: "Lessons Learned: Students and Faculty Speak of the Undergraduate-Faculty Collaboration Experience"
3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Metro Toronto Convention Center Meeting Room 704
Chair: Jason R. Young, Hunter College, CUNY (Psi Chi Eastern Vice-President)
Participants:
Patricia V. Roehling, Hope College
Lorna Hernandez Jarvis, Hope College
Krista Ruth Mehari, Hope College
Bailey Bell, Utah State University
Discussant:
Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, Utah State University