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Race/Ethnicity Moderates Associations Between Childhood Weight Status and Early Substance Use
Identification of risk-factors for early drinking, smoking, and illicit drug use is essential for targeted substance abuse prevention. Few studies have examined associations between weight during childhood and early substance use, with mixed results. Some
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The Influence of Family Dynamics: Mental Health of Colombian Dementia Caregivers
Megan E. Sutter of Virginia Commonwealth University is a 2013 RISE Research Award recipient. Sutter presented her research on “The Influence of Family Dynamics: Mental Health of Colombian Dementia Caregivers” at the 25th APS Annual
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When Families Do Not Fit, nor Measure Up: Categorization and Evaluation of ‘Modern’ Families
David Kille of the University of Waterloo, Canada, is a 2013 RISE Research Award recipient. He presented his research on “When Families Do Not Fit, nor Measure Up: Categorization and Evaluation of ‘Modern’ Families” at
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Psychopathic Traits Predict Preferred Social Distance in Healthy Individuals
Joana Vieira, a 2013 APS Student Research Award recipient from the University of Porto, Portugal, presented her work on “Psychopathic Traits Predict Preferred Social Distance in Healthy Individuals” at the 25th APS Annual Convention in
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Effects of Mindfulness on Texting While Driving in the Induced Hypocrisy Paradigm
Kristen A. Soforic, a 2013 APS Student Research Award recipient from North Central College, presented her work on “Effects of Mindfulness on Texting While Driving in the Induced Hypocrisy Paradigm” at the 25th APS Annual
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People Who Hold Extreme Attitudes Feel Superior in Their Beliefs Even for Trivial Issues
Katrina Jongman-Sereno, a 2013 APS Student Research Award recipient from Duke University, presented her work on “People Who Hold Extreme Attitudes Feel Superior in Their Beliefs Even for Trivial Issues” at the 25th APS Annual
