First, a brief introduction to our caucus and Q&A about our archives. Then we will label AWP photos with names, dates and locations. Bring pre-digital paper photos, but you can also print out digital photos. Bring other materials (or lists of such) that you want to donate to the archives.

We invite all members of AWP, particularly our cisgender members (i.e., individuals who identify with their sex assigned at birth), to join us in unlearning and addressing cissexism within our community. In order for true gender liberation, we must all feel free and safe to be exactly who we are!

Utilizing self-reflection and small and large work groups, this workshop provides structure, encouragement, accountability, and tangible goals in developing skills and habits as a feminist advocate. This dynamic, collaborative workshop will guide participants through a series of steps to develop a personalized feminist advocacy plan that can immediately be implemented.

Current members will greet each other and prospective members will learn about the activities of the caucus, which has been meeting bi-weekly on Zoom throughout the pandemic. A facilitated discussion: 'Feminist Psychology Today: Older Women's Perspectives' will celebrate progress and analyze contemporary dilemmas facing AWP.

In this 4-hour pre-conference workshop, AWP members will examine how constructs of whiteness have shaped our field and organization. Participants will gain skills to move from allies to co-conspirators in dismantling systems of racism and re-imagine their anti-racism work.

The Collective will meet for our annual pre-conference meeting. If you are interested in the business and administration aspects of AWP, please join us!

This paper presents research on how complexly traumatized adolescent girls use the language 'triggered' descriptively and strategically. I take a discourse analytic approach to interview transcripts to understand language regarding an embodied experience, how they position themselves within greater systems and how it may provide pathways of empowerment, and healing.

In this paper, we aim to develop a complex understanding of the use of the word 'triggered' using 19 in depth interviews. Using a lens of intersectionality and critical discourse theory, we move beyond the narrow definition of trauma within a diagnostic framework and explore complex themes and discourses.

Dress codes have been criticized as discriminatory. Dietetics lacks diversity, suggesting dietetics program dress codes may be problematic. We conducted a Foucauldian discourse analysis to discern how dress codes shape a 'model' dietitian and privilege/oppress/discipline certain bodies. We present our findings and provide recommendations to remove biases in dress codes.

Data from the current study provides preliminary evidence that a trauma-informed, gender responsive sober living promotes recovery and healing among women with histories of addiction and victimization.

Transgender and Gender Expansive (TGE) youth are overrepresented in US foster systems (USFS). This literature analysis elucidates unique aspects of this intersection. Using thematic analysis, several themes were identified; experience of identity-specific marginalization, uncertainty of familial and long-term support, and ambivalent/unsupportive relationships. Recommendations are discussed, and relevant dialogue is welcomed.

This research entailed gathering information about domestic violence cases from Victim Advocates (VA) and the Law Enforcement Records Management Services (LERMS) database. The hypothesis was that the more contact the domestic violence survivor had with the VA, the more likely the case would result in a conviction for the perpetrator.

The aim of this structured discussion is to hold a space for conversation on how mental health providers can support older adult LGBTQ+ clients on navigating the coming out process from a sociocultural, intersectional, and historical framework.

This interactive discussion seeks to deepen the exploration of intersecting feminist and religious identities. What happens when one values their religious beliefs and also identifies as feminist? How do feminists reconcile internalized patriarchy, religiosity, and faith? How can feminists negotiate religious and feminist identities in empowering ways?

The results of a research study focused on acknowledgement of reproductive coercion as a form of intimate partner violence will be presented, followed by a discussion about gender inclusivity related to both intimate partner violence and reproductive rights, specifically among transgender, gender nonbinary, and genderqueer individuals.

This presentation describes the journey that one divorced Older Adult Woman of Color who set out to change mental health policy in the state of California. She has raised awareness of a little known community resource from her local community all the way to the governor.

This structured discussion is designed to have educators share ways in which they have been successful in integrating the issue of fat oppression into their curriculum.

The goal of this symposium is to showcase three studies about consent. We will begin by defining consent, then present research on how women feign emotional commitment to gain consent for sex, and finally how people understand consent within relationships of varying lengths.

This workshop will focus on enhancing knowledge of neurodiversity and disability from a feminist standpoint. We will explore the history of ableism, challenge assumptions of autism, dyslexia, etc., and explore intersectionality in these populations. Participants will be challenged to reframe their work to affirm and empower these populations.

While research demonstrates numerous benefits associated with creativity, there is little support for parents to engage in their own creative outlets. This paper explores the collective experiences of parents who define themselves as creative, identifying the costs and benefits for making room to be creative.

Minimal research exists for mothers who navigate alternative to incarceration (ATI) programs. The needs of mothers in the justice system and their children require more exploration in ATI settings. This study is designed to examine the mother-child relationship and how it has been impacted by the mother's ATI experience.

This paper describes the results of a focus group study with working mothers during mandatory COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. We asked working mothers about their experiences performing different roles in their homes, their collaboration with their partners, their coping skills and support systems, and their use of online resources.

In this research, we compare interviews with lesbian-identified women of the Baby Boomer and Millennial generations. Our interpretive Pheonomoligical Analysis of 24 interviews suggests convergence and divergence meanings of gender and sexual identities across generations.

The 'sex talk' is a conversation about sex and reproduction that often leaves out topics such as communication and dating (the 'dating talk'). Using photovoice and quantitative measures, we examine college students' lived experience of their dating and intimate relationships amidst the continuing pandemic.

We present data from a study using sexual configurations theory (van Anders, 2015) that visually and textually demonstrates the complexity of women's relationships to gender, sex, and gender/sex from cisgender and transgender locations. This expands beyond ideas of clear boundaries between gender/sexes and can encourage creativity about gender/sex categorization.

Framed by the social theory of intersectionality, this research aimed to (1) identify vulnerabilities for commercial sex industry (CSI) entry among Bedia youth; and (2) examine the cultural context of the CSI among the Bedia, with particular attention to the typical "victim/perpetrator" paradigms which dominate the human trafficking

As awareness increases around the phenomenon of sex trafficking victims an assumption of young, cis-gender female underlies the conversation. This paper interweaves Neo-Feminist Theory, Marxism, and Critical Race Theory (CRT) to argue for a broader understanding of sex traffic victims to include cisgender and trans males.

The Child Welfare system is fraught with racial and gender disparities that disproportionately impact Black women. Driven by the racist, misogynistic origins of child protection, and aided by current policies, including Failure to Protect Laws, the Child Welfare system perpetuates intergenerational trauma.

Sports culture, which idealizes masculinity and violence, is a microcosm of societal sexual harassment and assault. As athletes come forward to report sexual harassment/assault, we examine the operation of hegemonic masculinity and femininity in sports culture as contributing to the sexual harassment/assault of women athletes.

The Caucus for Non-Binary Sexual & Gender Diversity (Queercus) seeks to promote dialogue about sexual and gender identity and diversity. The caucus collaborates with conference participants, in an effort to increase programming on sexual and gender identity and diversity, particularly as it relates to other identities (i.e., race, class, etc.).

We interviewed 55 U.S.-residing adults regarding what they saw as potential consequences for having an abortion. We developed themes that frame abortion as a violation of the law, women's gender roles, and religious doctrine to understand justifications for punishing abortion patients, their partners, and their doctors.

This paper examines the social contexts in which pregnant people might make decisions about unintended pregnancy. Using a sample of 327 U.S. women who identify as having a mental health condition, this study explores how social support, social norms, and partner presence might affect a hypothetical unintended pregnancy decision.

Research has neglected the role that support, or stigma, from one's broad social network plays in shaping abortion experiences. Semi-structured interviews are being conducted with individuals recruited through reproductive health organizations. Emergent themes indicate an awareness of anti-abortion stigma and pressure to exaggerate the difficulty of abortion decisions and plans.

A male-dominated academia has fostered a mentality that often pits women against other women to fight for the limited available opportunities. This discussion intends to facilitate a conversation about this phenomenon to continue building momentum to seek change and work against the structures that divide women in academia.

This structured discussion invites the presence of BIPOC clinical trainees and students. Through a multicultural-feminist lens, we aim to provide space for participants to explore their narratives; discuss barriers and supports; lean into and leverage personal and shared wisdom; and process the interplay of intersectional identities amidst systems of power.

Older women are an underutilized resource in activism despite their increased longevity, education, and experience working in advocacy. We will facilitate a structured discussion and analysis of older women's engagement in and influence on advocacy and activism, and how we can use this knowledge to address important social justice issues.

Medical bias against people in larger bodies informs how we are seen, how medical providers interact with us, and the treatments that are (or are not) offered to us. This structured discussion will focus on lived experiences and encourage sharing, community, and compassion for ourselves and each other.

The Structured Discussion will focus on how to better assist clinicians in using a feminist framework within juvenile settings by exploring challenges: educating corrections staff; infusing choice and power analysis; examining harmful social structures; advocating for gender-specific and/or trauma-informed programming; impact of biases; and advising students during their training.

This symposium is comprised of three talks focused on cultural conversations in psychotherapy. More specifically, we will emphasize antiracist intervention among white therapy dyads, session topics and how they differ depending on client identities, and microaggression detection. Implications for the development of multiculturally oriented clinicians will be discussed.

This workshop includes a historical review of attitudes, policies and practices that form the foundation for the contemporary concerns of Black women to have 'good hair'. Also, we will explore commentary towards black hair through social media analysis and conclude with a facilitated discussion for participants to share their experiences.

Researchers will review the protocol piloted in a free, virtual, weekly, psychoeducational group therapy intervention for those who have experienced weight stigma due to being in a larger body and will review lessons learned regarding the group's facilitation, content, and impact on clients.

This study examined direct and interacting effects of adverse life experiences and ethnic identity on depressive symptoms and resilience among Black and African American university-enrolled women. Higher ethnic identity was related to lower depressive symptoms and higher resilience, but it did not moderate the relation between adversity and mental health.

Forgiveness is generally considered virtuous with numerous positive impacts on mental and physical wellbeing of the forgiver and the forgiven. However, a greater burden is often placed on women to forgive. This study discusses examples across cultures and religions where women experience gendered pressure to forgive perpetrators of injustice.

This study examines whether the willingness to identify as a feminist varies across situations. We test whether identification varies across contexts and under which circumstances women feel more or less likely to identify as feminists.

In a call to action, speakers will summarize the literature examining the intersection of reproductive oppression and weight stigma, postulate how the two discriminations interact to impact patients' wellness and care-seeking patterns, and describe the roles of psychologists and allied professions in mitigating the perpetuation and impact of these discriminations.

Based on interviews with 12 survivors of intimate partner violence who accessed services through a local CCRN, we will describe several themes relating to community accountability and transformative justice. Themes reference safety, accountability, preventing harm, cultural competency, and community.

2022 Distinguished Publication Award Winner. This paper describes a longitudinal action research project conducted in Detroit, Michigan after that city discovered 1,000 untested sexual assault kits in a police storage facility. We examined individual, organizational, community, and societal factors that contributed to the development of this problem.

This presentation examines the strengths, opportunities, challenges, and tensions of embedding multiple varied forms of community engagement into feminist sexual assault resistance program development, adaptation, implementation, and scale-up. The authors critically reflect on lessons learned and provide recommendations for integrating community engagement into program development and scale-up processes.

This work is about understanding factors that might influence collective action willingness for gender based violence among Pakistani women. Discussion focusses on importance of considering context while examining collective action, the need of theories and research outside of WEIRD context and the non-applicability of traditional pathway model of collective action.

Collective stressors (discrimination, stigma, microaggressions) and exposure to traumatic experiences have a high prevalence rate amongst LGBTQIA+ youth. This paper will explore the existing literature on experiences of minority stress (collective stressors associated with LGBTQIA+ identity) and trauma within LGBTQIA+ populations while introducing guiding questions for future research.

Bridget Woods, CUNY Graduate Center
A Listening Guide analysis of queer women's journeys through/towards spirituality; endeavors into queering spirituality, in-between spaces and spiritual activism.

There is a lack of current research on the measurement of internalized heterosexism (IH) in sexual minority women (SMW) despite its importance as a construct in LBG psychology. This presentation proposes updates to the measurement of IH in SMW to reflect current research on resilience and diverse SMW experiences.

The presenters will facilitate a discussion on implementing intersectional feminism in assessment practices. By the end of the session, participants will 1) widen their awareness of feminism in assessments, 2) understand how others incorporate feminist frameworks in assessments, and 3) develop a plan to continue incorporating feminist strategies in assessments.

This structured discussion will engage participants on the topic of biased IRB review processes that can become barriers to doing ethical feminist research. Participants will have the opportunity to share the challenges they've faced in getting ethical approval for their research and will share strategies for effectively securing IRB approval.

In this structured discussion, we hope to engender a conversation with researchers planning research or who have already done research using focus groups. We will pose questions about using feminist research principles and establishing guidelines for focus group discussions around sensitive topics such as trauma, sexuality, and sex.

This session invites clinicians with experience providing psychotherapy/counseling to sexual and gender minority populations during the COVID-19 pandemic to share insights on treatment adaptations and access concerns illuminated by the pandemic.

We would like to invite discussions on feminist psychology and possible interventions on alt-right womanhood. Considering the disproportionate risk for non-white and non-cisgender scholars, we would also like to invite conversations about our roles as feminist of color and non-cisgender scholars doing this work and the ethics involved.

In this symposium, we will present narrative research on girls' and young women's experiences of sexual desire. Each presentation highlights the use of the listening guide as a critical feminist method of psychological inquiry and a way in to understanding how girls and young women 'live' desire.

The 'Coming Out Ceremony' is an opportunity for those who wish to participate to 'come out' in whatever way they choose. Originally, this space served as a place for bisexual individuals to feel acknowledged, recognized and celebrated. Given the ceremonial nature of this event, be sure to arrive on time!

In this paper, we examine how embodiment, sexual desire, and entitlement to sexual pleasure were associated with sexual agency in the service of protection and pleasure for Black and White heterosexual college women. *Received the Annual Prize for Psychological Research on Women and Gender by Graduate or Undergraduate Students.

The impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ populations has been far reaching, a group that historically has faced identity-based marginalization. In this paper we address the themes of resilience and community building as it relates to how the LGBTQ+ participants interviewed for this qualitative study came together as a community.

Join us as we start the second day of the conference. The plenary will feature a panel of graduate students will be discussing the future of feminist psychology.

We invite all members of AWP, particularly our cisgender members (i.e., individuals who identify with their sex assigned at birth), to join us in unlearning and addressing cissexism within our community. In order for true gender liberation, we must all feel free and safe to be exactly who we are!

This study investigates online sex workers' experiences of stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the platform OnlyFans gained visibility. The participants describe fears of consequences in their offline lives, including social rejection and future employment barriers. Participants also reported relying on other online sex workers for personal and professional support.

This study interviewed sexual minority students that were attending a religiously conservative university that were struggling with internal conflict in regard to reconciling their religious identity and sexual identity. We analyzed the interviews in looking for factors that could contribute to the internal conflict the students were experiencing.

The present study examined the experience of family rejection among 12 Latinx transgender and non-binary individuals through a critical-constructivist grounded theory methodology (Levitt, 2021). Within our study, participants described how Latino fathers perpetuate rejection through cultural values such as machismo.

Using the Consensual Qualitative Research method, we studied the experience of sexual minorities at a religiously conservative university. Factors which influenced sexual minorities' reconciliation of faith and sexuality were identified. This poster focuses specifically on the influence of a religious culture on this reconciliation process.

Grindr is the most popular app for MSM users. The purpose is to obtain qualitative and quantitative data about the experiences of Grindr users. Participants quoted the last ten messages where they received the first message and reported on a 5-point scale how often they encountered biases.

From the context of trauma and disability, body positivity can be viewed as gaslighting, and body neutrality can be insufficiently inspiring towards proactive self care choices. Body loyalty proposes a relationship between self and body that is not based in judgment, whether negative or positive, but in partnership and acceptance.

The purpose of this study was to examine interpersonal factors related to disclosure and non-disclosure following sexual assault and potential outcomes associated with sexual assault disclosure to informal networks. Amongst various findings, it was revealed that sexually assaulted cisgender women experience nuanced psychological outcomes following post-assault disclosure or non-disclosure.

Recent research has explored how social norms among males and females decrease sex assault bystander intervention. The poster presentation aims to further this research by exploring how males' adherence to playboy norms and females' adherence to fidelity norms impact one's confidence in expression of consent and perceived importance of consent.

The purpose of the present study was to examine and compare the associations among dimensions of masculinity and body image disturbance in the LGBTQ+ and heterosexual populations. We predicted that higher scores on the masculine norm scale would be predictive of lower scores on the body consciousness scale.

Social and traditional media are often studied in relation to women's perceptions of sex. However, they are often studied separately instead of together, missing the overall impact of media on attitudes. The present study investigates the relationship between media sexualization and internalized beliefs about sex amongst college-aged women.

Youth are indispensable stakeholders in sex education, yet limited attention is paid to young people's perceptions of sex education, and its relevance and impact on their sexual lives. Scant research attention is given towards developing young people's vision for sex education, and partnering with them to advocate for much needed

Religious sexual minority students may have a difficult time reconciling their sexual and religious identities. Using a qualitative research method we analyzed 14 sexual minority students attending a religiously conservative university and found themes that helped them reduce the tension between their conflicting identities. These findings may inform therapeutic practices.

We sought to explore perfectionism, self-compassion, and disordered eating cognitions among women of color. Self-compassion was found to moderate the relationship between perfectionism and disordered eating cognitions; the relationship is weaker at higher levels of self-compassion. Black women reported higher levels of self-compassion and lower levels of disordered eating cognitions.

Fatphobia contributes to experiences of discrimination across various domains, particularly for women. Women of color (WOC) (as targets and perceivers) are often neglected in these investigations. The present study analyzes how one's body esteem is affected by viewing fatphobic comments toward women (both White and WOC) on the fat spectrum.

Gender based violence, violence against women, and femicide (GBV) are being challenged in street protests around the globe, despite wide variation in legal prohibitions against GBV. We explored messaging and imagery on protest signs internationally, identifying common and divergent themes as a function of each country's progress in GBV law.

This project focused on the interplay of misogyny and empowerment in the experiences of female and non-binary online sex workers. Using a qualitative approach, we learned from participants of diverse racial identities and sexual orientations as they offered insight into how sex workers manage misogyny through their work.

Sex education is often a political decision which has personal consequences. One thing that we are trying to better understand is the relationship between sex education and consent. This poster presentation qualitatively explores sex education and how it affects consent clarity.

This poster examines some weight-loss interventions and weight-hiding devices through the lens of suffering/ torture. We propose that promotion and advertisement of these and similar interventions/devices contribute to fatphobia and internalized stigma. Their promotion is a form of societal control that increases everyone's, but disproportionately larger women's, suffering.

In recent years, research has begun to explore the ambiguity surrounding how sexual consent is interpreted and understood. This poster presentation aims to contribute to this discussion by examining the influence that personal values, behavioral control, and social norms have on the consent process.

This poster explores specific areas of unmet mental health needs of the sex worker population and systemic and individual barriers to seeking mental health treatment. The poster explores areas of improvement for the independent clinician in addition to highlighting areas of systemic improvement.

Through thematic analysis of interviews, this study analyzed the disclosure experiences of women and nonbinary people who work as online sex workers. Themes related to openness, anonymity, and selective disclosure emerged, illuminating how choosing to come out as an online sex worker is shaped by stigma.

This workshop emphasizes developing community partnerships to facilitate mutually beneficial research through the lens of Participatory Action Research (PAR). We will engage in discussions and activities that explore 1) developing overlaps between your research and existing community/organization needs and 2) creating and nurturing relationships with community members and organizations.

In three talks, we discuss protective factors and affirmative therapy, particularly for the trans and nonbinary community. This symposium addresses trans and nonbinary wellness in the context of stressors/protective factors, therapist behaviors, and shifting political landscapes. Together, we consider broad clinical implications for psychotherapy with the trans and nonbinary community.

This workshop leads participants through a learning module designed to increase student awareness of disability within the context of psychology, APA style, and language use. The learning module exposes undergraduate students to the history of the disability rights movement, APA standards regarding bias-free language, and papers by people with disabilities.

Women's narratives, stories, lived experience in therapy, and popular culture have been adapting to a false narrative for the last 60 years. Women have our own monomyth, that leads us from being rendered in two, to becoming Queens of our own lives.

This interactive workshop will explore the process of writing a book and getting it published. The focus will be on books that have an inclusive feminist perspective. Participants will share their ideas and receive guidance from the facilitators on options.

Previous research shows that suicidality prevalence and severity were twice as high among sexual minority university students. This study conducted and analyzed interviews from sexual minority students of a religiously conservative university. Interviewees commonly mentioned how indicators of their suicidality involved poor mental health, religious culture, and social support.

This study investigated suicidality among sexual minority university students. By interviewing sexual minority university students from a religiously conservative university that had dealt with suicidality, we studied factors that may exacerbate and also reduce suicidal ideation. Results indicated that interpersonal factors played a significant role in suicidality.

Efforts to advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in the U.S. expand as economic challenges increases. Still, disparities exist as URM women face challenges in STEM due to their gender and racial background. The study seeks to understand the intersectional experiences of URM women in STEM at UMBC.

We investigated whether emerging adults' personal self-efficacy regarding climate change was related to gender differences in political activism. Women, on average, feel less able than men to personally affect climate change, and this is associated with greater political activism. Future research should focus on other mechanisms that influence political activism.

Microaggressions are commonplace indignities that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative insults. This study explores counselors' emotional reactions and responses to client's voicing microaggressions. Themes relate to defensiveness, anger, empathy, and sadness as varying emotional responses. Statements ranged from validating the emotions, probing for evidence, or problem solving the interaction.

The present study investigates the impact that romantic content in television shows and movies has on romantic beliefs of women college students. Romantic content in television and movies can lead to women perceiving it as realistic, which can affect their expectations for their relationships and their expectations for romantic partners.

This poster explores different ways in which internalized white supremacy can present in therapy, specifically Blanqueamiento. The presenters will provide historical context of Blanquamiento and modern day effects. Presenters will also share personal experiences of internalized white supremacy and ideas for future research on the impacts of global colorism.

Students disclose personal information to university faculty members for many reasons. A systematic scoping review was used to synthesize research across a range of disclosure topics. This review revealed several common facilitators of student disclosure of personal information. Findings suggest that both faculty identity and behavior can facilitate student disclosure.

This study examined the associations among gender characteristics, feminist identity, and developmental aspects of care and multiculturalism on environmental beliefs. Regression models were significant by gender. The findings will be discussed in relation to environmental wellness and degradation and their impact on disadvantaged communities.

Using an intersectional lens, this poster will present an overview of themes and gaps in the current research related to the impact of separation from children on women of color. It will also provide recommendations child welfare professionals should be aware of when working with this population.

This conceptual review highlighted within-group variability of minority stressors and their impact on sexual minorities at the intersection of race and gender with consideration of macro-level influences. By reviewing published work with an intersectional lens, flaws with current approaches to minority stress work were revealed. Suggestions for improvements are included.

We examined perceptions of commercial surrogacy arrangements and how these perceptions influence monetary allocations in a U.S. sample. Findings indicate that the surrogate's marital status, sex of respondent, and high hostile sexism scores influenced financial allocations. These findings support previous studies showing how ambivalent sexism influences attitudes towards reproduction.

We assessed psychological, sociological and demographic predictors of womanist identity development in college and community women (N=238). Stepwise linear regressions highlighted significant and disparate influences of political ideology, age, SES, sexual orientation, depression, and multiple aspects of moral injury at the Preencounter, Encounter, Immersion-Emersion, and Internalization stages of womanist identity.

This poster presents journeys that follow a serpentine method residing in consciousness that resists, allows, and transitions, in constrictive 'lived' spaces. We employ and share our rituals and symbols that demonstrate our 'experiencing' in expansive and moving terms with 'Conocimiento' as guide (Anzaldua, 1987; Gendlin, 1997).

Career encouragement and career engagement are essential to success in the workplace. The present study investigates the extent to which these variables are present for women who are pregnant and, more specifically, if that changes based upon if the pregnancy is 'visible.'

It is extremely common for women to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety when provided with little to no social support. Especially for Black women with little to no resources. The present study investigates these connections in Black women after the violence against Black bodies in 2020.

The current study explores the moral injuries of women (N=238). Qualitative analysis revealed six themes: Betrayal, Ethics, Bearing Witness, Overload, Spiritual Wound, Psycho-behavioral Wounds. The antagonist was themselves in 50.1% of injuries, family in 21.1%, and society in 14.6%. These findings give voice to the relational quality of moral injury.

This presentation offers therapists' perspectives on designing and facilitating Women of Color Group (including Black Women's Circle). Informed by the research data from Women of Color group therapists, presenters will discuss common group themes, radical healing factors, multicultural and intersectionality factors, group techniques, group recruitment and management, and ethical considerations.

Until now, little research has examined individuals' attitudes, beliefs, and decision-making processes about parenthood. Therefore, the present research examines the relationship between ego identity status and the premeditated, self-reported desire to achieve motherhood among cisgender women. The present study situates ego identity status as a predictor of participants' self-reported desire.

This session explores the historical legacies that inform psychology and affiliated professions; discussion and application of critical disability studies; exploration of connections between historical legacies, critical disability studies, intersectionality, and critical race feminism; discussion of current trends in clinical practice, implications, and opportunities for further engagement and reflection.

Using mixed methods, perceptions of sexual assault and endorsement of rape myths among gender diverse college students was examined. The qualitative study included 21-semi structured interviews, whereas the quantitative study analyzed responses on a rape myth acceptance scale using gender stereotypes versus gender neutral language.

Associations between socialization of race and gender in relation to general attitudes about racism and sexism were examined. Associations among general attitudes and specific beliefs about racial socialization were more common among mothers of boys. Socialization practices about gender were not related to more general attitudes or reported parenting styles.

In this symposium we will present three papers that use a feminist intersectional and/or transdisciplinary lens to 1) discuss the iatrogenic effects of mandatory reporting laws 2) explore gender euphoria as an imagined avenue for materializing TNG agency and self-determination 3) address the socio-political and upstream causes of emotional distress.

Questions posed about feminist psychology in the 21st century and beyond for this year's conference are important. But, without the preservation of AWP's role in shaping feminist psychology, its contributions may be forgotten. The new History and Archives Caucus seeks to ensure the conservation of our history.

Join Exhale, the nation's premier organization offering nonjudgmental, after-abortion emotional support, in an interactive workshop empowering you to assess your values and beliefs about abortion, review the latest scientific evidence on the relationship between abortion and mental health, and consider how this learning can be applied in your therapy practice.

AWP members will examine how constructs of whiteness have shaped our field and organization. Participants will gain skills to move from allies to co-conspirators in dismantling systems of racism and re-imagine their anti-racism work.

Honorable Mention for the AWP/SPW Annual Student Prize for Psychological Research on Women and Gender.

Health anxiety is likely more prevalent in black women than previously thought. Factors such as racial trauma and health disparities in America not only have the potential to lead to symptoms but may change the way the condition is experienced. This experience can be conceptualized through a black feminist lens.

Racial trauma unfortunately continues to be a regular occurrence for African American/Black women; however, some people are able to change in a positive way following a traumatic event. I sought to learn more about possible gains perceived by African American/Black women who have experienced some form of racial trauma.

This presentations examines the impact of a child sexual abuse prevention program from a two-year RCT in Western New York. Implications for students, teachers, and parents will be discussed, as well as a call to action for this public health concern.

Colorism, defined as "prejudicial or preferential treatment of same-race people based solely on their color" (Walker, 1983, p. 290), is raced and gendered for Black girls. This paper explores how colorism intersects with their mental health and examines the relationship between girlhood and Black feminist thought and praxis.

This talk will explore how girls' experiences of oppression within schools. We elucidate how three processes-resilience, resistance, and transformation-are intertwined and inform each other. We draw upon longitudinal data collected from girls and educators spanning more than a decade of time.

This symposium will examine the impact of fatphobia from Bronfenbrenner's systems perspective at three levels: the intersections of race and size on policing, family systems, and internalized fatphobia. It will discuss the impact of these interactions. It will end with recommendations for treatment and advocacy toward fat liberation.

This presentation is based on a doctoral dissertation currently titled " The Impact of Theoretical Orientations on Counseling Competencies: Does Feminist Counselor Identification Predict Counseling Women Competencies?" The literature review and discussion on feminist counselor identification and counseling women competencies will be provided.

This workshop is a collective dialog about the ways fans claim space and craft inclusivity when traditional media does not provide it. We will discuss fanfiction as identity exploration, as a cultural microcosm, as an inclusive creative outlet, and as an accessible source of information exchange.

The Rest as Resistance workshop will explore the types of tiredness we experience and the types of rest we need to properly refuel our minds and bodies.

Join us for the All Caucus Raucous - a fun and interactive information session about the Association for Women in Psychology. The raucous provides a space for members across all caucuses to mingle and connect, and to hear about ways to become more involved in AWP.

The Caucus for Non-Binary Sexual & Gender Diversity (Queercus) seeks to promote dialogue and increase inclusivity of sexual and gender diversity. The Queercus Dinner is a time to connect with our community. We invite all AWP members who identify as holding a marginalized gender and/or sexuality to join our dinner!

Our presentation examines mutually reinforcing relationships between intimate partner violence and state violence (e.g., evictions, welfare surveillance) in the lives of racially and economically marginalized women. Centering the experiences of low-income women of color, we challenge single-axis analyses of gender violence and discuss strategies for disrupting harmful practices and policies.

Latinas college students are at high risk to experience and/or manage the aftermath from IPV. However, culturally congruent, trauma-informed treatments are nonexistent. The presenter will (1) present a culturally developed trauma model, the ELLA-SANA Model; (2) address the role of oppression and patriarchy in the understanding of post trauma healing.

Latinas are at significant risk of experiencing both interpersonal and ethno-racial trauma. Integration between these literature bases is needed. This presentation addresses the need for research that (1) investigates both interpersonal and ethno-racial trauma, (2) uses intersectionality theory to better contextualize experiences, and (3) highlights strengths, resilience, and resistance.

Join us for our Annual Business Meeting. This is a good opportunity to learn more about AWP and what's happening within the organization. Your ideas are welcome!

This symposium will provide examples of three women's leadership institute formats, developed by psychologists, to build capacity for professional leadership. The symposium will provide an analysis of the common and diverging themes of the described leadership institutes, and provide data on their short-term and long-term efficacy.

Abstract: This series of research studies examines the experience of sexual minority students at a religiously conservative university. Students navigate such issues as mental health, suicidality, inclusivity, and reconciling faith and sexuality. Recommendations are given for increasing inclusivity and postive mental health.

This experiential workshop will introduce participants to: (a) the concept of Cultural Fortitude - cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal strength in the face of discomfort, which can foster racial healing and cultural repair and (b) the Multicultural Orientation framework, which centers therapists' way of being and honors clients' full cultural selves.

The purpose of this study was to conduct formative research to inform the development of a school-based app, that would simultaneously engage youth and adults, to prevent dating/sexual violence and alcohol use. Participants had positive perceptions of the utility, helpfulness, and effectiveness of a school-based app.

This paper presentation will provide a literature review on the prevalence and prevention of gender-based violence within the fraternity and sorority community on college campuses. Additionally, the presentation will outline the development of a gender-based violence prevention program tailored to meet the unique needs of the fraternity and sorority community.

The purpose of this project is to examine rates and correlates of dating and sexual violence victimization among a nationally recruited sample of sexual and gender minority youth (ages 15 to 18) who completed an online survey.

This presentation explores the global history and context of the gendered racist stereotypes that hypersexualize and infantilize Asian American women, such as the tropes of China Doll/Geisha/Lotus Blossom. The need to engage in equitable international research collaboration to address and understand issues with global roots is emphasized.

This paper explores numerous factors and challenges impacting Asian/Asian American women in the field of psychology and at different stages of their academic and career trajectory. Recommendations of how to best foster their development, ensure representation and visibility, and retain them in the field will be discussed.

The US has witnessed an intense resurgence of Sinophobia due to COVID-19. Using intersectionality as a framework, I analyze semi-structured interviews conducted with transnational Chinese families. In doing so, I explore both their experiences of racism, and the exacerbated gendered impact that the pandemic has left on their daily lives.

The Caucus for Non-Binary Sexual & Gender Diversity (Queercus) seeks to promote dialogue about sexual and gender identity and diversity. This safe space event is an opportunity for support and connection, and open to those who identify under the umbrellas of trans, non-binary, gender diverse, or gender expansive.

This paper explores the banality of creating and maintaining the identity of alt-right womanhood, and the role of social media in fostering, policing, and supporting such growth. Using datasets from Reddit and Youtube, we examine their expressions of identities and consider how it engages with structures of power and oppression.

Discrete sexual fantasy dimensions are important to evaluate, as they may correlate with specific mental health treatment preferences and outcomes. We explored fantasy types and treatment histories within a non-offending sample. Different treatments were associated with varying fantasy dimensions. Findings will help providers understand fantasy within the context of help-seeking.

Our paper presents an intersectional feminist approach to pro-eating disorder online spaces (pro-ED). We argue that in lieu of understanding pro-ED users as passive spectators in need of protection, we should work to understand them as agents who have reasons behind this engagement that can be harnessed for healing.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is arguably one of the most gendered psychiatric diagnoses. In this qualitative study, I engage young women with a BPD diagnosis in narrative interviews, which I analyze using the Listening Guide. I focus on I-poems as an evocative means of amplifying participant voice.