Session Abstract: In addition to increased mortality risk and the general dangers posed to physical health, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread disruptions in daily social functioning and adverse psychological outcomes for many members of the general public. Personality factors relevant to coping and resilience, affect regulation, and interpersonal functioning have emerged as constructs … Continue reading Flourishing, Languishing, and Just Getting By: Applied and Empirical Perspectives on Personality and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Validity of the Somatic Symptom Scale (SSS-8) in a Community Sample
Coordinating Author Information: Hana Algahmi, BA | University of Detroit- Mercy Session Abstract: The SSS-8 is a brief measure of somatic symptom burden that has been associated with depression, anxiety, general health, and healthcare use in a general (German) population (Gierk et al., 2014). This study replicates and extends the construct validity of the SSS-8 using … Continue reading Validity of the Somatic Symptom Scale (SSS-8) in a Community Sample
Links between the Big Five Personality Traits, Nostalgia and Happiness Among Older Adults
Coordinating Author Information: Joao Pedro Oliveira, PhD | Universidade Lusofona Session Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the links between the Big Five personality traits, nostalgia and happiness among older adults. The participants were a community sample of older adults (n = 180, 80 males and 100 females), with ages understood between 70 and … Continue reading Links between the Big Five Personality Traits, Nostalgia and Happiness Among Older Adults
Affect Scores and Big Five Personality Factors Predict Health Mandate Adherence for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Corresponding Author Information: Benjamin Hougaard | Palo Alto University Session Abstract: During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, the United States government (both state and federal) implemented health mandates to reduce the spread. While the vast majority of individuals complied with the guidelines, some did not, citing governmental overreach or individual rights. Positive and negative affect and … Continue reading Affect Scores and Big Five Personality Factors Predict Health Mandate Adherence for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Outbreak
A Short Measure of Sexual Self Concept
Corresponding Author Information: Kenzhane Pantin Session Abstract: Sexual self-concept (SSC), or the self-evaluation of sexual feelings and behaviors, can influence various health outcomes, such as sexual risk taking and contraceptive use. Much of the research on SSC has been limited to highly specialized samples, and it is not yet widely present in the general social … Continue reading A Short Measure of Sexual Self Concept
Exploring the Neurological Underpinnings of Personality Using Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG): A Case Study
Corresponding Author Information: Aubrey Flanigan Session Abstract: This presentation will explore ways to conceptualize the neurological underpinnings of personality. The case of a 14-year-old adolescent male diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominately Inattentive Presentation (ADHD) will be examined to demonstrate the integration of an electrophysiological measure into a psychoeducational evaluation battery. Results from a … Continue reading Exploring the Neurological Underpinnings of Personality Using Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG): A Case Study
Object Relations in Psychopathology in Cancer Patients
Corresponding Author Information: Kate Szymanski Session Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Approximately 42 million people worldwide suffer from any form of trauma of cancer, and this number is growing. Research shows that negative interpersonal relationships with physicians, mental health workers and family members correlate with more severe psychopathology and less adherence to treatment for cancer patients … Continue reading Object Relations in Psychopathology in Cancer Patients
Rorschach Markers of Emotional Distress and Dysregulation (1.25 CE Credits)
Corresponding Author Information: Agata Ando' Session Abstract: Ando' and her colleagues begin the symposium examining how compared to non-smokers, smokers show different patterns of cognitive processing in relation to rumination and thought suppression. They also demonstrate that variables from the R-PAS Stress and Distress domain are associated with rumination and emotional dysregulation in both groups. … Continue reading Rorschach Markers of Emotional Distress and Dysregulation (1.25 CE Credits)