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26LINDSAY RINGBLOOM (HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES), JAMIE BODENLOS (HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES) Mindfulness is associated with reduced anxiety and stress in adults, yet factors underlying this relationship remain unclear. We examined whether cognitive fusion mediates the relationship between mindfulness and emotional well-being in 353 college students. Our results supported this, showing that cognitive fusion partially mediates this link. These findings suggest that mindfulness interventions may influence cognitive fusion, which, in turn, enhances emotional well-being, offering valuable insights for promoting mental health in college populations.POSTER 28COGNITIVE FUSION, RESILIENCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION MICROAGGRESSIONS, AND MENTAL HEALTH IN LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALSJULIA SICKREY (METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER), JOVAN HERNANDEZ (METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER), MADISON BARBER (JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK) Our study investigated perceived discrimination in LGBTQIA + individuals by examining the relationships between sexual orientation microaggressions, mental health, resiliency, and cognitive fusion. In a sample of 225 LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals, higher levels of cognitive fusion were associated with lower resiliency and higher perceived discrimination. Higher levels of cognitive fusion and perceived discrimination were associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Limitations and implications will be discussed.POSTER 29CREATION OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS DEPICTING COMMON DEVELOPMENTAL CONCEPTSAMANDA AYRES (PROVIDENCE COLLEGE), VERONICA BUTLER (PROVIDENCE COLLEGE), FRANCIS REGAN (PROVIDENCE COLLEGE), KELLY WARMUTH (PROVIDENCE COLLEGE) The purpose of this project is to develop high-quality educational videos depicting common developmental concepts. Visual explanations%u2014like video clips%u2014can depict crucial features that may be otherwise invisible or impossible to include, and promote student interest and learning. Common tasks%u2014including conservation, theory of mind, and fine/gross motor skills%u2014were filmed with children ages 1.5-6 years. Compiled videos showcase developmental differences in these abilities over time for widespread use in psychology classrooms to promote better learning.POSTER 30CULTURAL VALUES AND MAINTAINING THE STATUS QUOANDREW CLAPPER (BELMONT UNIVERSITY), ADAM SMILEY (BELMONT UNIVERSITY), MICHAEL OLIVER (BELMONT UNIVERSITY) Cultural values were measured, followed by participants' reaction times during a decision-making task. We hypothesized that individuals who scored higher in Vertical Individualism on a cultural values scale would be more likely to change their previously owned item with one of higher monetary value. Data showed no significant effect of Vertical Individualism on the participant's decision to change items.POSTER 31DECODING DESIRE: WHICH TRAITS ARE MOST ATTRACTIVE IN LONG-TERM PARTNERS?LIAM MCGRATH (MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY), GARY LEWANDOWSKI (MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY) Different traits affect others' perceptions of how attractive someone is for a long-term relationship. A sample of eighty-eight single college students completed a survey measuring the relative importance of various traits (physical, nonphysical, status, relationship skills) when judging another person's attractiveness. Relationship skills were the most attractive traits, and lacking relationship skills were the most unattractive. Findings suggest that, although many traits can be attractive, relationship skills are the most appealing when seeking long-term relationships.POSTER 32DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS, FAMILIAL SUPPORT, AND SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE STUDENTSWILLIAM DACOSTA (NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY), MONIQUE WILLIAMS (NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY), JOSEPH CERDA (SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY), MARYA KALIL (NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY), KEYANA WILLIAMS (NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY), NICOLE CALMA-RODDIN (NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY) We tested the relationship between familial support and social involvement with the presence of depressive symptoms in students in health-related majors, as these students are at higher risk of depression. Seventy-nine participants completed the Family Support Inventory, PHQ-9, and a novel social involvement questionnaire. Family support was negatively correlated with depressive symptoms, while 26