Twelve students will present their research at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus’ Psychology Capstone Exhibition from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Columbus Learning Center, 455 Central Ave.
Several students, supervised by psychology Professor Elizabeth daSilva, studied the effects of COVID-19, including its impact on substance abuse, conscientiousness and teacher engagement, while others compared well-being in pet owners to those without pets; motivation and procrastination; exercise; and memory. They also researched the effects of parental divorce, social media and violent media.
The presenters and projects include:
-Brittany Becker: Well-Being in Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners
-Alma Cima: The Relationship Between Time Spent in Isolation During COVID-19 and Substance Abuse
-Audrianna Everhart: Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Conscientiousness
-Emma Jordan: Social Media Relation to Depression and Self-Esteem
-Jessica Lange: Procrastination Habit Predictability from Personality Traits
-Kaitlyn James: Short-Term Memory and Emotional Recognition
-Natalia Martinez: The Effect of Parental Divorce on Emotional Adjustment and Regulation
-Emily Meyers: Motivation and Job Performance
-Lauryn James: Higher Education’s Impact on Mental Health: An Examination
-Alayna Patrick: Exercise and Short-Term Memory Performance
-Kristin Sipes: How Did COVID-19 Impact Teachers and Support Staff?
-Alyssa Wells: Violent Media and Aggressive Behaviors
This event is free and open to the public.