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The Relationship Between Childhood Parental Environment and Marital Satisfaction

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Cindy(XINYUE) Wang   Cindy is a sophomore, class of 2026, majoring in Economics, Government, and Theater. She comes from Beijing, China, and now lives in California. She is a core member of the Wesleyan Mock Trial Club.   Abstract: Childhood family environments play a huge part in children’s development and relate … Read more

The Association of Adolescent Academic and Athletic Involvement with Peer and Parental Relationships

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Kriti Williams Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Kriti Williams I’m a senior at Wesleyan, double-majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior and Music. I am also a tennis player and a violinist, and I enjoy reading, playing video games, and creative writing in my free time. Abstract: There are over 50 million students enrolled in K-12 schools … Read more

The Association Between Religion and Depression

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Name: Charlie Knapp Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Charlie Knapp I am a sophomore at Wesleyan University majoring in both Computer Science and Economics. I am also a member of the Men’s Lacrosse team. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing music, and hanging out with friends. Abstract: This study examines the association … Read more

The Association Between Childhood Family Bonds by Gender and Adult Political Ideology

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Faculty Sponsor: Manolis Kaparakis Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Maya Nelson I am a current first year at Wesleyan University, and a prospective government and environmental studies major. I enjoy activism, hiking, and working with children.  Abstract: From previous research conducted, it is unclear if the gender of the parent that the child is closer … Read more

Association between Self Reported Happiness and Frequency of Prayer

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Isabella Caro Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Isabella Caro  Isabella is a current sophomore at Wesleyan majoring in the College of Social Studies. On campus, she tutors at Traverse Square After School Center and works at Long Lane Farm.  This analysis investigates the relationship between self reported happiness and frequency of prayer. While past studies … Read more

The Association Between Short-Term Materialist Aspirations and Long-Term Financial Stability and its Relationship with Self-Control

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Faculty Sponsor: Professor Kaparakis Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Will Liao Hi! I’m Will Liao, a sophomore at Wesleyan University majoring in Film and Economics! In my free time, I play rugby, and am a writer/editor for the film magazine Intercut. I am excited to share my project with you!  Abstract: Greater research on how self-control … Read more