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72twelve threats. Thematic analysis revealed that liberals were concerned about climate change, MAGA, and loss of rights, conservatives about immigration and crime, and moderates about polarization. Respondents widely cited economic issues and political opponents, the topranked threat across groups (liberals, MAGA; conservatives and moderates, the Woke Mob).2:10pm %u2013 2:20pmCOUNTRY SATISFACTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A 2 YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDYMIKE MORRISON (KING'S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT WESTERN UNIVERSITY), NOAH LASKEY (UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO) An international longitudinal study (May 2020%u2013May 2022) examined predictors of country satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patriotism was the strongest and most consistent predictor, followed by national attachment and perceptions of government competence and care. Cross-lagged models revealed reinforcing relationships between national identity, government perceptions, and satisfaction. Objective pandemic severity metrics (e.g., COVID-19 death rates) were not significant predictors. The findings emphasize the importance of national identity in predicting public sentiment during crises.2:25pm %u2013 2:35pmVICTIMS ARE JUDGED HARSHLY WHEN THEY REJECT EVEN POOR APOLOGY ATTEMPTSKEVIN MCKILLOP (WASHINGTON COLLEGE), CAROLINE CARTER (WASHINGTON COLLEGE), LILLIAN ELGAYAR (WASHINGTON COLLEGE) Observers watched videos of a woman who gave a real apology, a non-apology or no apology to a victim who either accepted or rejected the attempt. We found observers were more likely to forgive the transgressor when any statement led to forgiveness from thevictim. In addition, both the transgressor and the victim were better liked when the victim forgave the transgressor than when she did not.Friday, March 7, 20251:40pm %u2013 2:40pm Symposium Broadhurst/BelascoAPPLIED PSYCHOLOGY SYMPOSIUM: CULTURE MATTERS: LEVERAGING EAST ASIAN CULTURAL VALUES IN PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS ACROSS THE LIFESPANFriday, March 7, 20251:40pm %u2013 2:40pmCHAIR: YIKAI XU CULTURE MATTERS: LEVERAGING EAST ASIAN CULTURAL VALUES IN PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS ACROSS LIFESPANYIKAI XU (NEW YORK UNIVERSITY) Lack of culturally sensitive mental health care leaves East Asians in the U.S. at a greater risk for poorer psychological well-being. The proposed symposium aims to demonstrate and discuss effective integration of cultural values in the process of developing culturally sensitive evidence-based mental health interventions among East Asian populations across the lifespan, using metaanalysis, qualitative and quantitative methods.PresentationsTailoring principles and approaches: A systematic review of culturally adapted parenting interventionsby Kailee Muscente (New York University) Filial Piety, Acculturation, and Caregiving Stress Among Chinese American Cancer Caregiversby Fan Zhang (New York University) How East Asian Indigenous Dialectical Values Influence Psychological Well-being via Coping Flexibilityby Yikai Xu (New York University) A Randomized Controlled Trial Testing Expressive Helping Among Chinese International Studentsby Qingyi Zhang (New York University) 72