Royette Dubar

It “Wasn’t a Vibe”: How Emerging Adults Justify Ghosting

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: Since the introduction of online dating around 1995, there has been greater accessibility to meet new people and form more romantic relationships. However, despite the increased accessibility it unfortunately, has simultaneously created a platform in which ghosting has become easier than ever. In the past seven years, there has … Read more

Sleeping Away the Blues: A Longitudinal Study on Depression and Sleep during COVID-19

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Live Poster Session: Sleeping Away the Blues -> Sleep & Psychosocial Adjustment Lab Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic forced many college students to make abrupt changes in their learning (e.g., switch to online learning), living arrangements (e.g., moving back home with family following campus closures), and sleep behaviors (e.g., more opportunities for sleep because of no … Read more

Narratives of Change among Emerging Adults from Marginalized Identities: Perceived Changes in Relationships with Mentors and Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Live Poster Session: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/95336992809?pwd=OHhuQW1CaldlckNlWUVvVGRjRS8wUT09 Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore perceived changes in relationships with mentors and parents during the transition to college among a sample of emerging adults from marginalized identities (i.e., racial/ethnic, LGBTQ+, first-generation college student, low income, or religious minority). Participants were 24 emerging adults from the Class of … Read more

Are Your Social Media Habits Linked to Your Sleep?

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between social media habits and self-reported sleep in emerging adults. Since the prevalence of social media use is especially high among emerging adults (Pew Research Center, 2021), who are at a developmental stage where socializing and establishing relationships are … Read more

Pregnant during the Pandemic: Pregnancy Distress and COVID-19 Stress in Relation to Current and Anticipated Subjective Sleep Quality

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: While the CDC reports 1 in 8 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression, there are still concerns around deficiencies in the subjective screening procedures and underdiagnosis—leaving providers searching for a better understanding of potential risk factors and more diverse warning signs during pregnancy. High stress life events, significant prenatal … Read more

Look on the Bright Side: Sleep, Coping, and Perceived Social Support as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic among Emerging Adults at College

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: Emerging research has indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a deleterious effect on psychological well-being among the general and college student population. Given the unique experiences and vulnerability associated with college students, it is of interest to examine potential predictors for positive psychological adjustment. The goal of the … Read more

“There’s Obviously Something Wrong. Let’s Fix It.”: Meaning Making Narratives among College Students from Underrepresented Groups

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted individuals from marginalized communities and may have presented unique challenges for emerging adults who transitioned to college during the pandemic. The goal of the current study was to document the experiences of emerging adults from marginalized communities and to examine their ability to … Read more

Relationship Context – not Status – Linked to Sleep among Emerging Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Live Poster Session: Zoom Link Abstract: Past research has established a link between personal relationships and well-being, with romantic relationship status, attachment anxiety, and social support all being associated with general well-being. But as perceptions of romantic relationships change in emerging adults–especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic–it is important to explore the continued … Read more