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Paper Panel: Social Inclusion and Migration - Causes and Consequences
Time:
Friday, 04/Apr/2025:
3:45pm - 4:40pm
Session Chair: Marise Born
Location:EUC - Erasmus Hall (2nd Floor)
Presentations
Psychometric Properties of the Climate Change Anxiety Scale in a South African Context
Erinn C. Cameron1,2,3
1Boston Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, United States of America; 2Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry; 3Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
This study validated the Climate Change Anxiety Scale in a South African sample of women of mixed HIV and pregnancy status. Results indicated strong psychometric properties; however, some items may not be relevant in low-resource settings, highlighting the need for adapting climate-related mental health measures to diverse contexts.
Psychological Science and Immigration in the United States Today
Gabriel Twose
American Psychological Association, United States of America
In 2024, the American Psychological Association issued a report, Psychological Science and Immigration Today. This presentation will summarize the report, addressing the state of the psychological research pertaining to immigration into the US and implications of that research for psychologists and allied professionals.
Intergroup Contact, Identification, and Attitudes Towards Primary and Secondary Outgroups
Leman Korkmaz1,2, Melis Uluğ3,4
1Middle East Technical University, Turkiye; 2Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences; 3University of Sussex; 4Clark University
This research examines how intergroup contact and ethnic identification influence attitudes toward primary and secondary outgroups. Focusing on Turks in different sociocultural contexts, results show that higher quality contact and lower ethnic identification predict greater acceptance of primary outgroups, which in turn leads to greater acceptance of geographically distant secondary outgroups.
Psychology in the Digital Age: Overcoming Cross-Cultural Barriers through Technological Innovation
K Jayasankara Reddy
Christ University, India
"Psychology in the Digital Age: Overcoming Cross-Cultural Barriers through Technological Innovation," explores how digital tools can enhance cross-cultural communication in psychological practice. Discussions, hands-on activities, and case studies will help to develop skills for promoting inclusivity and understanding in diverse populations.
