Presentations of Student Research
at National and Regional
Psychology Conferences
Our department is proud of the research done by our students and
sponsoring faculty. Recent activities are highlighted below.
Bold print denotes student authors. First entry designates primary
researcher. Psi Chi members are designated with Psi Chi. Projects
are listed in reverse chronological order. Research from 1994 and earlier can be found here.
Papers and Presentations
2004
Ashcraft, D., Treadwell, T., Teeter, T., Psi Chi Allen, E., Psi Chi Avery, H., Teed,
J., & Bremner, D. (2004). Using technology to
provide collaborative and constructivist student experiences. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the
Penn State Teaching and Learning Consortium held in Harrisburg, PA.
Ashcraft, D., Treadwell, T., Vilberg, J., Teeter, T., Psi Chi Allan, E., Psi Chi &
Stoltz, J. Psi Chi (2004, February). CORAL:
Collaborative On-line Research and Learning. Grant supported workshop
held in Clarion, PA.
Bria, L., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (2004, April). Do family relations affect adjustment in college students? Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Washington, DC.
Fink, H., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (2004, April). Relationship between birth order and sense of personal control. Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Washington, DC.
Lannigan, J., Shorts, L., & Slattery, J. M. (2004, April). Temporal relationships of child and family outcomes across in-home family therapy. Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Washington, DC. (Handout
here)
Ortz, C. L., Psi Chi Foster, C. J., Psi Chi Slattery, J. M., & Bray, B. A. Psi Chi (2004, April). Using family structure and family functioning to predict psychological well-being. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Washington, DC. (Handout
here)
2003
Ashcraft, D., Treadwell, T., Edmiston, P., Kumar, K., McVeigh, K., Lemak, A., Johnston, S., & Orr, M. (2003, March). Using technology and peer project guides to promote constructivist learning. Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Baltimore, MD.
Ashcraft, D., Treadwell, T., McVeigh, K.A. Teeter, T., Psi Chi Emala, C.,
Allan, E., Psi Chi & Stoltz, J. (2003, October). CORAL:
Collaborative On-line Research and Learning. Grant supported workshop
held in Clarion, PA.
Brown, C., Psi Chi Slattery, J. M., Jolley, J.,
Mitchell, M., & Brown, J. (2003, March). Effects of parental
involvement on students' attitudes towards learning. Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Baltimore, MD. (Handout
here)
Kuhn, M. A., Psi Chi Miller, J., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D.
A. (2003, August). Gender differences in perceptions of date
rape. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the American
Psychological Association, Toronto.
Miller, J., Psi Chi Kuhn, M. A., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D.
A. (2003, August). Gender differences in perceptions of date
violence. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Baltimore, MD.
Schlueter, D. A., & Madura, T. L. (2003, August).
Student awareness of examples used in psychology textbooks and
lectures. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the
American Psychological Association, Toronto.
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D. McVeigh, K.A., Edmiston, P., & Teeter, T. Psi Chi
(2003, May). CORAL: Collaborative On-
line Research and Learning. Workshop held in West Chester, PA.
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D. McVeigh, K.A., Edmiston, P. & Teeter, T. Psi Chi
(2003, March). Using on-line collaboration
and peer project guides to encourage constructivist learning. Workshop
presented at the Annual
conference on Advancing Teaching in College Classrooms and Campus
Cultures held in Harrisburg, PA.
2002
Copenhaver, C., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (2002).
Relationship between anger, parental support, and depression in
college students. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
Forden, C. & Barnett, R., Psi Chi (2002,
August). Empowerment for women: A drumming
workshop. Presented at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Women's Consortium Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute.
Krauss, I. K., Bracken, B. K.,, Psi Chi> & Wingfield,
A. (2002). Reconstructive versus reproductive memory: Recalling
one's dissertation. Poster presented at the annual meetings of
the Cognitive Aging Association, Atlanta, GA.
Kuhn, M., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (2002).
Gender differences in perception of dating violence. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Boston MA.
Reed, B., Psi Chi & Forden, C. (2002). The
effect of intake interview length on
participation in domestic violence counseling. Program
evaluation conducted for Victims Resources, Franklin, PA.
Slattery, J.M., Kromer, A., Psi Chi Kifer, S., Psi Chi & Miller, C.
Psi Chi
(2002). Gender-specific use of natural coping
strategies and their perceived effectiveness. Poster presented
at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Boston. (Handout here.)
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D., Edmiston, P., McVeigh, K. A.,
Reed, M., King, S., Juryea, B., Orr,
M., & Barimani, A. (2002, March). Promoting Active
Learning with Video Conferencing Technology: The CORAL (Collaborative
On-line Research and Learning) Model. Workshop to be held at the
Annual Conference for the Advancement of College Teaching and
Learning in Harrisburg, PA.
2001
Forden, C. & Barnett, R., Psi Chi (2001,
August). Empowerment for women: A drumming
workshop. Presented at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Women's Consortium Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute.
Hicks, K., Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D. M., Reed, M., Camuso,
M., Psi Chi & Spaid,
J. (2001, May). Pros and Cons of Video
Conferencing. Invited panel
discussion presented at the Resources for the Electronic Classroom (RECAP)
Conference held in West Chester, PA.
Kirkpatrick, N. M., Psi Chi & Vilberg, T. R.
(2001). Optimism is related to self-esteem and life satisfaction
in rural college undergraduates. Poster submitted to the annual
meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association.
Slattery, J. M., Banks, J., Psi Chi Whitling, M., & Ross, S.
(2001, April). Recognizing and rebuilding power throughout the
system: New views of empowerment. Workshop presented at the
15th Annual Children's Interagency Conference, State College, PA.
Slattery, J. M., Kifer, S., Psi Chi & Miller, C. Psi Chi
(2001, April). Canceling class: A strategy for using missed
class time effectively. Poster presented at the annual meetings
of the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, D. C.
Slattery, J. M., Smith, W. N., Psi Chi Krapf, M. L., Buchenauer, E.
L., Psi Chi & Bean, T. (2001,
April). Measuring improvement in family therapy using the Family
Assessment Device. Poster presented at the annual meetings of
the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, D. C. (Handout here.)
Slattery, J. M., Smith, W. N., Psi Chi Krapf, M. L., Buchenauer, E.
L., Psi Chi & Bean, T. (2001,
August). Multiple methods of assessing family therapy outcomes
using the CAFAS. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the
American Psychological Association, San Francisco. (Handout here.)
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D. M., Reed, M., Camuso, M., Psi Chi &
Spaid, J. (2001,
May). CORAL: A student faculty partnership. Invited keynote address
presented at the Resources for the Electronic Classroom
(RECAP) Conference
held in West Chester, PA.
2000
Forden, C. & Barnett, R., Psi Chi (2000,
August). Empowerment for women: A drumming
workshop. Presented at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Women's Consortium Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute.
Kile, E., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (2000,
March). Is
relationship satisfaction associated with academic success? Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Baltimore.
Sherman, J., Psi Chi Caropresso, E., &
Frederick,
J. Psi Chi (2000, March).
Beyond the emperor's clothes: Gender stereotyping
of children in magazine advertisements. Poster presented at the
annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore.
Slattery, J. M., Buchenauer, E., Psi Chi & Bean, T. (2000,
March).
When does it work? Predictors of outcome in an in-home family therapy
program. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Baltimore.
Slattery, J. M., Buchenauer, E., Psi Chi & Bean, T. (2000,
August).
When real and ideal collide: Outcome assessment of family therapy.
Poster to be presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological
Association, Washington, D.C.
Smaby, B., Slattery, J. M., Creany, A., & Motter, T.
A. Psi Chi (2000, October).
Perceptions of gender equity in the workplace: The
state of Clarion University. Workshop presented at the annual meetings of
the PA-SSHE Women's Consortium, Harrisburg, PA.
Thompson, P., & Schlueter, D. (2000).
Relationship satisfaction and self-esteem levels among male and female
college students. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the
Eastern Psychological Association,
Baltimore.
Treadwell, T., Ashcraft, D., McVeigh, K. A., Edmiston, P., Mittan, B.,
Arsenault, P., Stuchko, N., Spaid, J., Reed, M.
(2000). A Pedagogy
for Collaborative On-Line Research and Learning (CORAL.) Videoconference
workshop presented at the 3rd annual meeting of CAPE (A Community of Agile
Partners in Education). Grantville, PA.
Treadwell, T., Barimani, A., Ashcraft, D., Arsenault, P., McVeigh, K.
A., Edmiston, P., Mittan, B., Sherman, J., Psi Chi Frederick,
J., Psi Chi
& Thompson, P. (2000). A pedagogy for collaborative
learning over the internet. Poster presented at the annual meetings
of the Eastern Psychological Association, Baltimore.
1999
Blum, M. J., Psi Chi & Mitchell, M. L.
(1999). Dealing with discipline
problems. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Western
Pennsylvania Undergraduate Conference, Slippery Rock, PA.
Busch, R. Psi Chi (1999). College
students' attitudes
about feminism. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the
National Women's Studies Association conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Busch, R., Psi Chi & Motter,
T. Psi Chi (1999).
Breaking the code of silence -- Honoring women's inner strength.
Presentation at the annual meetings of the Tri-State Teaching Women's Studies
Conference, Indiana, PA.
Busch, R., Psi Chi & Motter,
T.yc (1999).
Breaking
the code of silence -- Honoring women's inner strength. Presentation
at the Clarion University's annual Women's Conference, Clarion, PA.
Conklin, A., & Schlueter, D. (1999). Factors
affecting elderly clients' satisfaction in assisted living facilities.
Presented as part of a program evaluation for Edgewood Heights.
Forden, C. & Barnett, R., Psi Chi (1999,
August). Empowerment for women: A drumming
workshop. Presented at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Women's Consortium Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute.
Grigsby, J., Busch, R. Psi Chi , & Grimm-Dirks,
J. Psi Chi (1999). Attitudes
about relationship violence.
Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Providence, RI.
Grimm-Dirks, J., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (1999).
Is math
gender biased? Effects of subject gender on word problems. Poster
presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Providence, RI.
Hollis, M. L., Psi Chi Lewis, S.R.,
Slattery, J.M. & Levine,
G. (1999). Teachers' perceptions of ADHD: Even "knowledgeable"
teachers are inaccurate. Poster presented at the annual meetings of
the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.
Hollis, M. L., Psi Chi Slattery, J.M., Lewis,
S.R., &
Levine, G. (1999). Treating ADHD: "knowledgeable" teachers are more
optimistic. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the American
Psychological Association, Boston.
Motter, T. A. Psi Chi , Slattery, J.M., &
Bean, T. (1999).
Assessment of in-home family therapy outcomes. Poster presented
at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Providence, RI.
Murawski, M., Psi Chi & Schlueter, D. (1999).
Alcohol
use, relationship
satisfaction, and depression in college students at a rural
university. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Providence, RI.
1998
Forden, C. & Barnett, R., Psi Chi (1998,
August). Empowerment for women: A drumming
workshop. Presented at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Women's Consortium Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute.
Hollis, M. L., Psi Chi & Slattery, J.M.
(1998). Teachers'
attitudes about the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD). Presented at the annual meetings of Eastern Psychological
Association, Boston.
Krauss, I. K., & Dittman, S. Psi Chi (1998). Group
quizzes do not lead to improved long-term retention. Presented at the
annual meetings of American Psychological Association, San
Francisco.
Krauss, I. K., & Dittman, S. M., Psi Chi & Camas, T. C.
(1998). Changing athletic participation patterns following successful
high-school competition. Poster presented at the annual meetings of
the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Krauss, I. K., Dittman, S. M., Psi Chi & Sunday, J. (1998).
Dysphemisms of madness and stupidity: Is there a difference?
Poster presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological
Society, Washington, DC
Krauss, I. K., Ghisletta, P., Landis, J. A., & Heeter, J.
H. (1998).
Effects of number randomization on the accuracy of expert and non-expert
bingo players. Poster presented at the biennial Cognitive Aging
conference.
Rickert, R. & Schlueter, D. (1998). Correlates
of depression in intercollegiate swimmers. Presented at the annual
meetings of Eastern Psychological Association, Boston.
Rodriguez-Haynes, M. & Yeany, K. S. (1998)
Adult Attachments and Adjustment to Demands of College Life.
Manuscript under preparation.
1997
Ferringer, S., Psi Chi Grigsby, J., &
Slattery, J.M. (1997,
September). Invisible and excluded? Issues impacting the gay,
lesbian and bisexual community, Clarion, PA.
Forden, C. & Barnett, R., Psi Chi (1997,
August). Empowerment for women: A drumming
workshop. Presented at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Women's Consortium Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute.
Forden, C., Schroeder, R., Psi Chi &
Winger, J. (1997). Tackling conflict
on sexual
orientation issues in the community. Paper presentation at the National
Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution, Pittsburgh, PA.
Grigsby, J., & Bursky, K. (1997, April). Stress
and humor. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Krauss, I. K., Dittman, S. M., Psi Chi & Camas, T. C. (1997,
October). When dreams of glory die, does athletic participation
decrease? Paper presented at the Fourth International Olympic
Committee World Congress on Sport Sciences, Monte Carlo.
Morgan, J.G., Psi Chi & Slattery, J. M.
(1997, April).
Elder abuse or spouse abuse? Agency perceptions and intervention
styles. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern
Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Pfendler, B. A., Psi Chi Sharrow, W.W., Psi Chi
Slattery, J. M., &
Bean, T. (1997, April). Validation of the McMaster Family Assessment
Device (FAD) in an intensive family therapy program. Poster presented
at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Washington, D.C.
Slattery, J. M., Ferringer, S., Psi Chi & Grigsby, J. (1997,
September). Bridging the gap: Acknowledging and empowering our GLB
population. Workshop presented at "Invisible and excluded? Issues
impacting the gay, lesbian and bisexual community," Clarion, PA.
Snyder, K., & Schlueter, D. (1997, April).
Gender differences in college students' predictions of stress.
Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Washington, D.C.
Yeany, K. S., & Rodriguez-Haynes, M. (1997, April).
College students' knowledge about and attitudes toward children.
Poster presented at the annual meetings of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Washington, D.C.
1996
Morgan, J. G., & Slattery, J. M. (1996, April).
Elder abuse as spouse abuse.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association,
Philadelphia, PA.
Pfendler, B. A., Psi Chi Slattery, J. M., Hollis,
M. Psi Chi ., & Bean, T. (1996, August). In-home family therapy:
Apparent
gender differences in outcome.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association,
Toronto.
Phillips, B. J., Psi Chi & Slattery, J. M. (1996,
April).
Demographic variables
predicting referral to play therapy. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association,
Philadelphia, PA.
1995
Krauss, I. K., & Camas, T. (1995, September).
Do losers always cry foul? Accepting
responsibility for losses.
Poster presented at the Third International Olympic Committee World
Congress on
Sports Sciences, Atlanta.
Forden, C., Barnett, R., Psi Chi & Fisher, K.
(1995, August). Promoting resilience in female non-traditional
students.
Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological
Association.
New York.
Schlueter, D., & Barnett, R. Psi Chi
(1995, April). Correlates of alcohol use among females and males
attending a rural college. Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the Eastern Psychological Association,
Boston, MA.
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