The Association between Partisan Affiliation and Opinion of the US Government

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Marley McDonald Marley is a current sophomore at Wesleyan University from Brooklyn, New York. She is pursuing majors in Business, English, and Italian Studies. Outside of class, Marley is a member of the women’s club soccer team and the social media manager for the Wesleyan Women’s Soccer team. Abstract: In … Read more

The Association Between Socioeconomic Status, Education, and Opinions on Gun Legislation in the US

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/99349292184?pwd=MjdESFFPYUVpbVB5elg3R3lUV0hDZz09 Meeting ID: 993 4929 2184 Margo Wilson Margo Wilson is a sophomore double majoring in American Government and Psychology. Outside of academics, she is a member of the Women’s Lacrosse team.  Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), education levels, and opinions on stricter federal gun legislation in … Read more

The Impact of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality on Negative Feelings among Adolescents

Rose Wang Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Rose Wang Rose is a junior at Wesleyan, majoring in Psychology and CEAS. The experience of volunteering in the second grade of an elementary school made her interested in educational psychology, so she is now planning to work as a school counselor in the future. Abstract: Research indicates … Read more

The Association Between Financial Well-Being and the Ability to Make Complex Financial Decisions Amongst Adults With Varying Levels of Belief in Hard Work

Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/93177314933 Austin McCarthy Freshman student-athlete at Wesleyan University planning to major in economics and minor in data analysis Abstract: In the United States, it has become increasingly hard to attain economic security (The White House, 2021) and the middle class is shrinking while the higher and lower income tiers are simultaneously growing … Read more

The Association between Pathological Gambling and Gambling Behaviors among Individuals with Generalized Anxiety

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Conor Selfridge Conor is a sophomore at Wesleyan University majoring in Economics with a minor in Data Analysis. During his free time, he is a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team and Wesleyan Investment Group. He enjoys watching college basketball and spending time with friends. Abstract: Gambling behavior is influenced … Read more

The Association between Financial Exposure and Financial Literacy and Status

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Joshwin Jennings Hello, Joshwin Jennings is a New Jersey native who plans to major in economics and minor in data analysis at Wesleyan University. He also plays soccer for Wesleyan’s Varsity Soccer Team.  Abstract: Financial literacy is widely recognized as an important determinant of individual well-being, but its impact on … Read more

The Association between Childhood Allowances and Adulthood Financial Management and Savings Behavior

Faculty Sponsor: Valerie Nazzaro, Manolis Kaparakis Live Poster Session: Zoom Link David Mun Hi, I am a freshman at Wesleyan University who intends to double major in Economics and English with a minor in Data Analysis.  Abstract: Childhood allowance fosters early financial education, shaping adept money management skills for adulthood. Effective financial management enhances life … Read more

The Association Between Childhood Protective Factors and Adult Arrest Record

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Riya Patel  Bio: Riya is a current sophomore double majoring in Psychology and Government. At Wesleyan, Riya is a part of the Shakti, the South Asian cultural group on campus and is a volunteer tutor at a nearby community, Traverse Square.  Abstract: The United States has the worst incarceration rate … Read more

Racial Differences in the Association between U.S. Citizenship Status and Employment Status

Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Banri Saito Banri Saito is currently a sophomore at Wesleyan University (class of 2026) majoring in the College of East Asian Studies (CEAS) and Government. They have interest in the research of area studies, specifically in the East Asian context. Abstract: The difficulty within people with backgrounds of immigration to … Read more