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23This study explores the influence of social networks on adolescent deviant behaviors, measured by shoplifting and graffiti involvement. A survey will be distributed to undergraduate students at Penn State Lehigh Valley, along with a series of follow-up interviews. Individuals with close social networks may be more likely to engage with deviant behaviors, if such behavior is consistent with network norms. Alternatively, weaker networks may be predictive of deviant behavior for individuals experiencing social exclusion.POSTER 11AN ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO SOCIAL IDENTITIES ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL BEHAVIORNORTH HENNINGER (CLARK UNIVERSITY), ANDREW L. STEWART (CLARK UNIVERSITY) Examining support for non-normative collective action, this project analyzes attitudes towards protest within social identity theory by applying a socio-ecological lens, considering the sociopolitical influences within the environment. Surveys were administered on Election Day, 2024 at various polling locations in Massachusetts, with 102 participants total. Smaller sample sizes were a limitation, but correlations within the data point towards the environment as a facilitating factor in developing beliefs around normative conduct, identity and connectedness.POSTER 12AN EXAMINATION OF PERFECTIONISM ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, STRESS, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEINGEMMA BUDRISS (SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY) Society often recognizes perfectionism as a desirable trait. However, the negative effects are overlooked, especially in academic settings. The purpose of this study is to identify the implications of perfectionistic concerns and strivings on stress and well-being, since previous research has found inconsistencies in perfectionism striving outcomes. A pre and post test design examined seventy one participants over a semester. Results are currently being analyzed and will be completed in time for the conference.POSTER 13ANXIOUS SEXISTS: THE SEXIST ROOTS OF NEUROTICISMSARAH AL MOZANI (CLARK UNIVERSITY), ANDREW STEWART (CLARK UNIVERSITY) Neuroticism characterizes tendencies towards stronger negative reactions and using ineffective means of dealing with stressors (Bolger & Zuckerman, 1995; Ferguson, 2001). As neuroticism is defined by higher sensitivity to social threat (Denissen & Penke, 2008), hostile sexism refers to sexist antipathy, higher levels of anxiety surrounding gendered systems, and perceiving women as social threats (Glick & Fiske, 1996). Therefore, this study aims to explore how different types of sexism relate to emotional stability.POSTER 14ARE HEALTHCARE BARRIERS CONTRIBUTING TO PAIN LEVELS IN TRANSGENDER AND GENDERDIVERSE INDIVIDUALS?GABRIELA VILORIO (SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE NEW YORK), ISA-MARIE KREUZINGER (ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK), KAYLEE FINCH (ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK), OLIVIA CICILEO (ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK), SWEETY SHAKYA (ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK), MARK BRENNAN-ING (BROOKDALE CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING, HUNTER COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK), ANNA EGBERT (ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK) As some transgender and gender-diverse (TGGD) individuals struggle with increased comorbidity and related pain, we aimed to investigate possible factors contributing to pain severity. Thirty-eight participants were surveyed regarding their medical conditions, pain, stigma, and healthcare barriers. Comorbidity and pain were not significantly different between participants who were TGGD and cisgender, but the correlation between comorbidity and pain severity was significant only among participants who were TGGD, especially those with limited knowledge of accessible services.POSTER 15ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PARENTAL DIVORCE ON CHILDREN'S OVERCONTROLKAELA CINCOTTA (WASHINGTON COLLEGE), KATHRYN KELLIHER (WASHINGTON COLLEGE), LINDSAY SADDIC (WASHINGTON COLLEGE), TIA MURPHY This study examined the impact of parental divorce on perfectionism and overcontrol tendencies in children. One hundred four mothers (60% separated/divorced) assessed their children's perfectionism and overcontrol levels. Results indicated that children from separated/divorced families exhibited significantly higher inflexibility and lower behavioral inhibition than those from intact families. These findings suggest divorce may uniquely shape children's psychological outcomes, particularly regarding control behaviors, warranting targeted support strategies.23Friday, March 7