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190AMANDA HOLMES (SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY), AMBER NORWOOD (SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY) This study examines the impact of social connection and structured daily activities on loneliness and life satisfaction in adults aged 65 or older. Aging populations are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation, which can negatively affect health and well-being. The study explores if social connection and participation in structured daily activities influence feelings of loneliness and life satisfaction. Participants will complete a survey on demographics, loneliness, life satisfaction, social connectedness, and daily activities.POSTER 53SOCIAL SUPPORT AND NON-FATAL OPIOID OVERDOSE RISK: EXPLORATION IN DIFFERENCES BY DEPRESSIONPATRICE WILEY (MERCY COLLEGE), MARIA KHAN (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY GROSSMAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE), YUYU CHEN (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH), REBECCA TRENZ (MERCY COLLEGE), LUTHER ELLIOTT (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH), ALEXANDER BENNETT (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH) This research examines the relationship between social support and non-fatal opioid overdose risk, with depression as a potential modifier. This study is a secondary data analysis of a NYC-based sample of people who use illicit opioids (N = 577). In the overall sample, overdose risk was significantly associated with support from using (p = 0.018) and non-using (p = 0.004) networks. Depression modified this relationship. Findings encourage addressing support and depression in overdose prevention efforts.POSTER 54STRATEGIES IN SOCIALIZATION: INVESTIGATING APPROACHES IN HYPOTHETICAL PARENT-CHILD CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACEALYSSA BOUCHER (SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY), NATALIE HAGERTY (SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY), THOMAS NOVY (SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY) Understanding caregivers' attitudes toward discussing racism with their children provides insight into their socialization practices. In a study of 333 participants, caregivers were asked about their socialization conversations about the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Coded responses revealed five categories of caregiver attitudes toward the BLM movement. Results highlight differences in how families address conversations about race and equity, focusing on parents' hypothetical approaches using strategies like anti-racism, moral guidance, and vigilance.POSTER 55STUDENT EXPERIENCES WITH LABOR-BASED GRADING CONTRACTSMARINA K. FERRO (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY), GIANNA DEPINA (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY), NIKASH KALE (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY), NICOLE FERNANDEZ (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY), JEAN C. PICADO (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY), JASMINE A. MENA (BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY) Labor-based grading contracts (LBGC) separate grades from feedback. According to prior Research, with LBGCs students perceive decreased stress, course clarity, fairness, control over their grade, and are less likely to fail or withdraw from a course. Despite the promise of LBGCs, little is known about student experiences and perceptions with this approach. Preliminary results of this qualitative study include perceived advantages and disadvantages of LBGCs and recommendations for students and instructors when using LBGC.POSTER 56TESTOSTERONE AND VARIABILITY IN SUBCLINICAL PSYCHOPATHYLILY ANASTASI (CANISIUS COLLEGE), SUSAN K. PUTNAM (CANISIUS UNIVERSITY), NATHAN L. ARBUCKLE (CANISIUS UNIVERSITY) Psychopathy is a disorder that describes those who are low in empathy and high in impulsivity, and is overwhelmingly seen in men. These characteristics share a similarity to testosterone, which is often linked to aggression and is much higher in men. We report data measuring the association between resting testosterone and self-reported psychopathy in an undergraduate sample. We find no relationship between psychopathy and testosterone in the full sample, or in subsamples split by sex.POSTER 57THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TEACHER WORKLOAD, SUPPORT, JOB SATISFACTION, AND SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTSJESSICA NOWAKOWSKI (EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY) Teacher retention is a problem and research has been working on identifying contributing factors. Teachers with a heavier workload are likely to report lower levels of job satisfaction, however, teachers with 190