Presentations since 2008
Clark, A. N., Walters, T. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2024, July 5-9). “It’s an ongoing discussion about desire”: Adults’ strategies for managing sexual and affectionate desire discrepancies in romantic relationships. [Paper presentation]. International Association for Relationship Research, Boston, MA.
Lefkowitz, E. S., *Hanna-Walker, V., *Hebert, M. J., & *Inman, N. (2024, April). LGBTQ+ college students’ changes in physical, mental, and behavioral health across academic breaks. Paper to be presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Ross, C., Zhou, T., Kelley, T., Lefkowitz, E. S., Shook, N., & Pagota, S. (2024, April). An innovative culturally sensitive digital health application to promote Black female adolescents' sexual self-efficacy. Paper to be presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
*Walters, T. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2024, April). How caregiver messages about sex relate to late adolescents’ sexual attitudes and sex-related consequences. Paper to be presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Clark, A. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2023, November). The association of individual and relational factors with adults’ sexual and affectionate behaviors. Paper to be presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, New Orleans, LA.
Walters, T. L., Clark, A. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2023, November). They mostly preached abstinence which didn’t work”: Young adults’ perception of sex-related messages from caregivers prior to initiation of sex. Paper to be presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, New Orleans, LA.
Dow-Fleisner, S., Conradt, E., Garber, J., Hill, N., Lefkowitz, E. S., Belliveau, M., Hoffmeister, J., Macfarlane, M., Molina, N., & Wyant-Stein, K. (2023, March). Understanding the evidence on the impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade on women and families. Invited Roundtable at the Society for Research in Child Development, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hanna-Walker, V., Caba, A. E., Simon, K. A., Renley, B. M., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Watson, R. J. (2023, April). Identity outness to family among gender diverse sexual minority youth: A latent profile analysis. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA.
Ross, C., Smith, J. G., Song, Y., Walters, T. L., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shook, N. J. (2023, April). Addressing the sexual and reproductive health disparities of adolescents to promote their positive development. Flash talk presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA.
Walters, T. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2023, April). Does sex improve over time?: A latent transition analysis of vaginal sex-related consequences. Poster blitz presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA.
Ross, C., Smith, J., Gawel, M., Song, Y., Walters, T. L., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shook, N. (2023, March). Young mothers in foster care perspectives on pregnancy and parenting: Implications for healthcare providers and child welfare caregivers’ led interventions. Paper presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Philadelphia, PA.
Hanna-Walker, V., Walters, T. L., Wesche, R., Leavitt, C. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2022, March). How variation in religiosity relates to sexual behaviors and motivations. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, LA.
Lawrence, S. E., Hanna-Walker, V., Clark, A. N, Walters, T. L., Lindsay, S. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2022, March). “It’s like an elephant in the room with my family:” LGBTQ+-identity expression in the time of COVID-19. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Caba, A., Hanna-Walker, V., Lindsay, S., & Watson, R. J. (2022, March). Correlates of sexual orientation and gender identity disclosure to parents among LGBTQ+ college students. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, LA.
Walters, T. L., Hanna-Walker, V., Clark, A. N., Farina, R. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, November). LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships during COVID-19. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood Virtual Conference.
Lawrence, S. E., Walters, T. L., Clark, A. N., Zhang, Y., Hanna-Walker, V., Farina, R. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, April). LGBTQ+ college students’ social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Flash talk paper presented to the Society for Research in Child Development Virtual Conference.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Zhang, Y., Clark, A. N, Farina, R. E., Hanna-Walker, V., Walters, T. L., & Lawrence, S. E. (2021, April). Parental relationship quality, social support, and LGBTQ+ students’ stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Individual and family functioning in vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented to the Society for Research in Child Development Virtual Conference.
Clark, A. N., Walters, T. L., Vasilenko, S. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, March). Gender differences in the positive and negative consequences of first sexual intercourse. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Virtual Conference.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Waterman, E. A, & Lawrence, S. E. (2021, March). Sex-related alcohol expectancies: Between-and within-person correlates and changes over time. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Online and offline dating and sexual violence: The roles of alcohol, the Internet, and gender. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Virtual Conference.
Vasilenko, S. A., Walters, T. L., Clark, A. N., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, March). Positive, negative, or mixed feelings? A person-centered approach to consequences of first sexual intercourse. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Virtual Conference.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (Moderator), Cillessen, A., Gonzales, N., Morgan, E., Reese-Weber, M., & Van Dulmen, M. (2020, March). The adolescence of your career in administration: Choices, assets, challenges, and contexts. Panel discussion accepted to the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA. (Conference cancelled due to coronavirus).
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, October). Panelist. Expanding the meaning of “impact”: Making space for public scholarship in promotion and tenure. Discussion session presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wink, M., Lawrence, S., & Waterman, E. (2019, October). Sexual experiences and beliefs and drinking-related protective behavioral strategies. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.
Van Dulmen, M., Reese-Webber, M., Morgan, E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, October). The job you never knew you wanted: Considering a career in administration. Innovative session presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.
Lawrence, S. E., Wink, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, March). Mother-child sex communication: Do acculturation and ethnic identity matter? Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., Wink, M., & Lawrence, S. E. (2019, March). Sexual motives vary by adolescents’ romantic relationship status and commitment. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.
Wesche, R., Kreager, D., Feinberg, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, March). Gendered pathways of peer acceptance and sexual behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2018, April). Panelist. Considering the future of developmental science. Invited panel presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2018, April). Discussant. In *X. Sun (Chair), The role of family in adolescent and young adult romantic and sexual relationships: A call for systems research. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., Carvalheiro, D., Lawrence, S., & Wink, M. (2018, April). Daily predictors of contraception and condom use. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Waterman, E., Wesche, R., Leavitt, C., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2018, April). Fraternity membership and hostile masculinity: Selection and socialization effects. In R. Gordon (Chair), Longitudinal models of sexual risk across adolescence and young adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. (2018, April). Drinking, relationship type, sexual behaviors, and consequences of sexual encounters in late adolescence. In R. Gordon (Chair), Longitudinal models of sexual risk across adolescence and young adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Leavitt, C. E., Lefkowitz, E. S., Akyil, Y. & Serduk, K., (2017, November). Cross-cultural differences in relational and sexual health. Poster presented at the National Conference on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
Carvalheiro, D. L. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, November). Does moving off-campus relate to college students’ adjustment? Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Waterman, E., Leavitt, C. E., & Carvalheiro, D. L. (2017, November). Changes in college students’ sexual behaviors and motivations based on transitioning off campus. In B. W. Scroggs (Chair), A contextual view of sexuality, health, and well-being in emerging adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Waterman, E., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Small, M. L. (2017, November). Does alcohol use in large group contexts mediate the association between sex-related alcohol expectancies and rape during college? In B. W. Scroggs (Chair), A contextual view of sexuality, health, and well-being in emerging adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Wesche, R., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, November). Sexual behavior and daily affect: Differences across alcohol use and partner type. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Leavitt, C. E. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, May). How mindfulness moderates the association between desire discrepancy and satisfaction. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.
Waterman, E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, May). College women’s experiences of rape: Associations with alcohol use in large groups. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, April). Discussant. In R. Wesche (Chair), Peers, romantic partners, and drinking: Understanding diverse social influences on alcohol use in adolescence and young adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., Hochgraf, A., & Picci, G. (2017, April). Daily associations between kissing and positive and negative affect. In R. Nogueira Avelar e Silva (Chair), Sexual Development During Adolescence: A Positive Perspective. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Waterman, E., Wesche, R., Leavitt, C., Jones, D., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, April). Long-distance dating relationships, relationship dissolution, and college adjustment. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Leavitt, C. E. Lefkowitz, E, A., Waterman, E. A. (2016, November). Measuring sexual mindfulness among a U.S. sample of men and women. Poster presented at the International Conference of Contemplative Studies, San Diego, CA.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2016, March). The role of romance in sexual relationships: Research observations and future directions. Invited presentation at the Romantic Relationships pre-conference, Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
Waterman, E. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2016, March). Daily loneliness and engagement in university activities of students in long-distance dating relationships. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Exploring risk factors and protective processes to improve the transition to college for late adolescents. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. L. (2016, March). Reciprocal associations between alcohol expectancies and heavy drinking before sex. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD
Leavitt, C. E. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Sexual motivations for intimacy and pleasure across college years. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Navigating sexual messages from peers, partners, and media: The role of emerging adults’ own sexual values, communication, and behaviors. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Discussant. Sex and romance: Does the relationship matter? Invited co-chair and discussant for pre-conference at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Discussant. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Navigating sexual messages from peers, partners, and media: The role of emerging adults’ own sexual values, communication, and behaviors. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., & Leavitt, C. E. (2015, October). Never been kissed: Correlates of lifetime kissing status in emerging adulthood. Poster presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Waterman, E. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Are mothers’ and fathers’ parenting characteristics associated with students’ academic engagement? In J. Abaied (Chair), Complex models of the role of parents in emerging adulthood: Antecedents, consequences, and moderators. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Waterman, E. A., Wesche, R., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Between- and within-person correlates of quality of sexual communication with closest friend. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Navigating sexual messages from peers, partners, and media: The role of emerging adults’ own sexual values, communication, and behaviors. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Wesche, R., van Dulmen, M. H. M., Claxton, S. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Do partner type and intimacy motives uniquely predict reactions to casual sexual relationships and experiences? In J. Norona (Chair), Casual sex and infidelity in emerging adulthood: Motivations and reactions. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Waterman, E. A., Steich, S., Small, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, March). Parental Financial Assistance, Paid Work, and Undergraduate Campus Involvement, GPA, and Alcohol Use. Poster presented to the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., Kreager, D. A, Siennick, S. E. (2015, March). Sexual intercourse, making out, and depression in adolescence. Poster presented to the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2015, March). Latent classes of sexual behaviors: Prevalence, predictors and consequences. Poster presented to the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Waterman, E. A., Leavitt, C. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, November). Gender differences in the link between religiosity and transition to penetrative sex in emerging adulthood. Poster presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Omaha, NE.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2014, November). Sexual behavior patterns in romantic and nonromantic partnerships. Poster presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Omaha, NE.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, March). Discussant in Vasilenko, S. A. (Chair). Is sexual behavior positive or negative for adolescents? New directions in research on outcomes of adolescent sexual behavior. Paper presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, March). Moderator. Moving into mid-career. Invited roundtable presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R. B., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2014, March). Longitudinal development of sexual behaviors during late adolescence: Exploring the role of relationship context. In L. O’Sullivan (chair), Behind closed doors: A closer examination of the relationship contexts and dynamics of young people's sexual lives. Paper presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Maas, M. K., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, March). Sexual esteem in late adolescence: Associations with romantic relationships, sexual behavior and contraception use. Poster presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Welsh, D. (2014, March). A conceptual framework for research on adolescent sexual behavior and physical, mental, and social health. In Vasilenko, S. A. (Chair). Is sexual behavior positive or negative for adolescents? New directions in research on outcomes of adolescent sexual behavior. Paper presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Waterman, E. A., Wesche, R. B., & Lefkowitz. E. S. (2014, March). Peer relational predictors of peer communication about sex. Poster presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, February). Sexual health in adolescence and the transition to adulthood. Invited colloquium presented at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, October). Sexual health in emerging adulthood: Characteristics, predictors, and outcomes. Invited master lecture presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, October). Understanding sexual health in the transition to adulthood. Invited colloquium presented at Department of Psychology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, October). Romantic relationship experiences and orientations of emerging adults who have had oral sex. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Waterman, E., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Boswell, K. (2013, October). Emerging adults’ reactions to sexuality among older adults. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Darling, N. (2013, October). Relationship contexts of sexual behaviors, self-esteem, and romantic attachment. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Patrick, M. E., Maggs, J. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, August). Daily and longitudinal links between drinking and sexual behavior among college students. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, February). Sexual health in the transition to adulthood. Invited colloquium presented at the Department of Psychology, Kent State University, OH.
Lefkowitz, E. S., & Lam, C. B. (2013, April). Gendered behaviors in adolescents’ conversations: Marian Sigman’s influence on studying context during interpersonal interactions. In M. Siller (Chair), Marian Sigman’s enduring influence as a scientist and mentor. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, WA.
Kelly, K. Vasilenko, S. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Predictors of HPV vaccination in late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Kreager, D., Vasilenko, S., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Partner attitudes and contraceptive behaviors in adolescent romantic couples. In S. Vasilenko (Chair), The role of gender and partner attitudes on sexual attitudes and behaviors. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Coffee and conversation: Mentoring undergrad and grad students. Roundtable presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Morgan, N. M., & Maggs, J. L. (2012, March). Perceived links between drinking and sex: Associations with gender, sexual experience, and heavy drinking. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), The contexts and consequences of co-occurring substance use and sexual behavior. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Maas, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Female adolescents’ internet pornography use and sexual behavior. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Vasilenko, S., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. L. (2012, March). How late adolescents feel about their first experiences of kissing, touching, and four other sexual behaviors. In K. Moilanen (Chair), More than a feeling: Psychosocial and health outcomes of sexual behavior in adolescence. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Gillen, M. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, October). Does body image change during the transition to college? A longitudinal study. Poster presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Providence, RI.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, October). Moderator. Does brain development promote risk behavior in emerging adulthood—or not? Debate between Beatriz Luna and Howard Sercombe at the joint meetings of the Conference of Emerging Adulthood and the Society of the Study of Human Development, Providence, RI.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Gillen, M. M., & Shearer, C. S. (2011, October). The female role norms scale: Measuring gendered attitudes in female and male emerging adults. Poster presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Providence, RI.
Gillen, M. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, April). The "freshman 15": Trends and predictors in a sample of multiethnic students. In M. M. Gillen (Chair), Risk factors for disordered eating, overweight, and obesity in adolescence. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Lam, C. B., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, April). Changes in hypermasculine attitudes across college: Links with self-esteem and beliefs about condoms. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Vasilenko, S. A., & Maggs, J. L. (2011, March). Subjective positive and negative consequences of oral vs. vaginal sex. In E. S. Lefkowitz and S. A. Vasilenko (Chairs), Gender differences in the predictors and consequences of sexual behavior. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Vasilenko, S. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, April). Changes in religiosity after the transition to first sexual intercourse. In S. A. Vasilenko (Chair), Religiosity and adolescent development: Associations with identity, sexual behavior, and adjustment. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. L. (2011, April). Sexual behavior and daily affect in late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Lee, J., Cichy, K., Lefkowitz, E., Zarit, S.H., & Fingerman, K. (2010, November). Disclosure of worries in the parent and adult offspring dyad. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA.
Gillen, M. M., Bezemer, D. H., Wright, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2010, March). The role of perceived peer ideals in late adolescents’ body image. In M. M. Gillen (Chair), Body image in late adolescence: A novel look at parent, peer, and media influences. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Iannucci, T., Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E. S. & Maggs, J. L. (2010, March). Religiosity and sexual behavior in late adolescence: The mediating role of motivations for sex. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Vasilenko, S. A., & Maggs, J. L. (2010, March). How positive affect, negative affect, and sexual partner vary by oral vs. vaginal sex. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Oral sex in adolescence: Timing, correlates, and subjective meaning. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Wiersma, J. D., Maggs, J. L., Lefkowitz, E., & Morgan, N. (2010, March). Heavy drinking and motives to have sex as predictors of romantic and nonromantic sex: A daily analysis. In C. N. Markey (Chair), Emerging adults' romantic relationship experiences and health: Providing context to eating, substance use, and sexual behaviors. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Espinosa-Hernández, G., Abarca, S. Y., Bezemer, D., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, October). Sex is more than pleasure: Sexual intimacy attitudes and motives in college. Paper presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Atlanta, GA.
Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E.S. & Maggs, J.L. (2009, October). Psychological distress and sexual behaviors in emerging adulthood. Paper presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Atlanta, GA.
Wiersma, J. D., Maggs, J. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, May). Heavy drinking, daily stressors and hooking up among first year college students. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, DC.
Bezemer, D. H., Vasilenko, S. A., Espinosa-Hernandez, G., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). Our bodies, our culture: Ethnic identity and body dissatisfaction. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Abarca, S. Y. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). Condom use and condom-related beliefs, and romantic relationships during late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Gillen, M. M., Boone, T. L., Abarca, S. Y., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). A longitudinal study of HIV testing in college students. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Shearer, C. L., & Bezemer, D. H. (2009, April). Observing gendered behaviors in stranger interactions. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Adolescents’ conflictive and affiliative interactions in horizontal relationships. Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Vasilenko, S. A., Patrick, M. E., & Maggs, J. L. (2009, April). College students’ use of Facebook to create a drinking holiday. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), The internet as a social context for youth well-being, aggression, and alcohol use. Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Vasilenko, S. A., Gillen, M.M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). Longitudinal associations between body image and first sexual intercourse in late adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.
Lee, J. E., Cichy, K. E., Kim, K., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Fingerman, K. L. (2008, November). Perceptions of achievement and ambivalence between parents and grown offspring. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Patrick, M. E., & Maggs, J. (2008, June). State Patty’s Day: Drinking motives and special events combine to produce very heavy episodic alcohol use. Poster presented at the Research Society on Alcoholism, Washington, DC.
Abarca-Mortensen, S. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, April). Gender, sexual motives and sexual behavior in emerging adults. Poster presented at the Gender Development Research Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Stoppa, T. M., Schwarz, K. D., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Ethnic differences in perceptions of ethnic labels during emerging adulthood. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Vasilenko, S. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Changes in sexual attitudes and condom use during college. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Gillen, M. M., & Pezalla, A. E. (2008, March). How gendered behaviors during lab-based interactions explain late adolescents’ romantic and sexual behaviors. In L. A. Rankin (Chair), Alternative methods for assessing the dynamic and personal nature of romance and sex in adolescence. Symposium presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Stoppa, T. M., Abarca-Mortensen, S., Bearman, J., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Religion during emerging adulthood: A multidimensional, longitudinal analysis. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Stoppa, T. M., Manahan, E. B., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Religiosity and sexual behaviors among first-year college students. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Vasilenko, S. A., Shearer, C. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Associations between gendered personality and feminist identity development in late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Lefkowitz, E. S., *Hanna-Walker, V., *Hebert, M. J., & *Inman, N. (2024, April). LGBTQ+ college students’ changes in physical, mental, and behavioral health across academic breaks. Paper to be presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Ross, C., Zhou, T., Kelley, T., Lefkowitz, E. S., Shook, N., & Pagota, S. (2024, April). An innovative culturally sensitive digital health application to promote Black female adolescents' sexual self-efficacy. Paper to be presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
*Walters, T. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2024, April). How caregiver messages about sex relate to late adolescents’ sexual attitudes and sex-related consequences. Paper to be presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Clark, A. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2023, November). The association of individual and relational factors with adults’ sexual and affectionate behaviors. Paper to be presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, New Orleans, LA.
Walters, T. L., Clark, A. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2023, November). They mostly preached abstinence which didn’t work”: Young adults’ perception of sex-related messages from caregivers prior to initiation of sex. Paper to be presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, New Orleans, LA.
Dow-Fleisner, S., Conradt, E., Garber, J., Hill, N., Lefkowitz, E. S., Belliveau, M., Hoffmeister, J., Macfarlane, M., Molina, N., & Wyant-Stein, K. (2023, March). Understanding the evidence on the impacts of overturning Roe v. Wade on women and families. Invited Roundtable at the Society for Research in Child Development, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hanna-Walker, V., Caba, A. E., Simon, K. A., Renley, B. M., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Watson, R. J. (2023, April). Identity outness to family among gender diverse sexual minority youth: A latent profile analysis. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA.
Ross, C., Smith, J. G., Song, Y., Walters, T. L., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shook, N. J. (2023, April). Addressing the sexual and reproductive health disparities of adolescents to promote their positive development. Flash talk presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA.
Walters, T. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2023, April). Does sex improve over time?: A latent transition analysis of vaginal sex-related consequences. Poster blitz presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA.
Ross, C., Smith, J., Gawel, M., Song, Y., Walters, T. L., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Shook, N. (2023, March). Young mothers in foster care perspectives on pregnancy and parenting: Implications for healthcare providers and child welfare caregivers’ led interventions. Paper presented at the Eastern Nursing Research Society, Philadelphia, PA.
Hanna-Walker, V., Walters, T. L., Wesche, R., Leavitt, C. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2022, March). How variation in religiosity relates to sexual behaviors and motivations. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, LA.
Lawrence, S. E., Hanna-Walker, V., Clark, A. N, Walters, T. L., Lindsay, S. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2022, March). “It’s like an elephant in the room with my family:” LGBTQ+-identity expression in the time of COVID-19. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Caba, A., Hanna-Walker, V., Lindsay, S., & Watson, R. J. (2022, March). Correlates of sexual orientation and gender identity disclosure to parents among LGBTQ+ college students. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, LA.
Walters, T. L., Hanna-Walker, V., Clark, A. N., Farina, R. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, November). LGBTQ+ couples’ relationships during COVID-19. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood Virtual Conference.
Lawrence, S. E., Walters, T. L., Clark, A. N., Zhang, Y., Hanna-Walker, V., Farina, R. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, April). LGBTQ+ college students’ social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Flash talk paper presented to the Society for Research in Child Development Virtual Conference.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Zhang, Y., Clark, A. N, Farina, R. E., Hanna-Walker, V., Walters, T. L., & Lawrence, S. E. (2021, April). Parental relationship quality, social support, and LGBTQ+ students’ stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Individual and family functioning in vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Paper presented to the Society for Research in Child Development Virtual Conference.
Clark, A. N., Walters, T. L., Vasilenko, S. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, March). Gender differences in the positive and negative consequences of first sexual intercourse. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Virtual Conference.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Waterman, E. A, & Lawrence, S. E. (2021, March). Sex-related alcohol expectancies: Between-and within-person correlates and changes over time. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Online and offline dating and sexual violence: The roles of alcohol, the Internet, and gender. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Virtual Conference.
Vasilenko, S. A., Walters, T. L., Clark, A. N., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2021, March). Positive, negative, or mixed feelings? A person-centered approach to consequences of first sexual intercourse. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Virtual Conference.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (Moderator), Cillessen, A., Gonzales, N., Morgan, E., Reese-Weber, M., & Van Dulmen, M. (2020, March). The adolescence of your career in administration: Choices, assets, challenges, and contexts. Panel discussion accepted to the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Diego, CA. (Conference cancelled due to coronavirus).
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, October). Panelist. Expanding the meaning of “impact”: Making space for public scholarship in promotion and tenure. Discussion session presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wink, M., Lawrence, S., & Waterman, E. (2019, October). Sexual experiences and beliefs and drinking-related protective behavioral strategies. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.
Van Dulmen, M., Reese-Webber, M., Morgan, E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, October). The job you never knew you wanted: Considering a career in administration. Innovative session presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Toronto, Canada.
Lawrence, S. E., Wink, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, March). Mother-child sex communication: Do acculturation and ethnic identity matter? Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., Wink, M., & Lawrence, S. E. (2019, March). Sexual motives vary by adolescents’ romantic relationship status and commitment. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.
Wesche, R., Kreager, D., Feinberg, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2019, March). Gendered pathways of peer acceptance and sexual behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2018, April). Panelist. Considering the future of developmental science. Invited panel presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2018, April). Discussant. In *X. Sun (Chair), The role of family in adolescent and young adult romantic and sexual relationships: A call for systems research. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., Carvalheiro, D., Lawrence, S., & Wink, M. (2018, April). Daily predictors of contraception and condom use. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Waterman, E., Wesche, R., Leavitt, C., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2018, April). Fraternity membership and hostile masculinity: Selection and socialization effects. In R. Gordon (Chair), Longitudinal models of sexual risk across adolescence and young adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. (2018, April). Drinking, relationship type, sexual behaviors, and consequences of sexual encounters in late adolescence. In R. Gordon (Chair), Longitudinal models of sexual risk across adolescence and young adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Adolescence, Minneapolis, MN.
Leavitt, C. E., Lefkowitz, E. S., Akyil, Y. & Serduk, K., (2017, November). Cross-cultural differences in relational and sexual health. Poster presented at the National Conference on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
Carvalheiro, D. L. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, November). Does moving off-campus relate to college students’ adjustment? Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Waterman, E., Leavitt, C. E., & Carvalheiro, D. L. (2017, November). Changes in college students’ sexual behaviors and motivations based on transitioning off campus. In B. W. Scroggs (Chair), A contextual view of sexuality, health, and well-being in emerging adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Waterman, E., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Small, M. L. (2017, November). Does alcohol use in large group contexts mediate the association between sex-related alcohol expectancies and rape during college? In B. W. Scroggs (Chair), A contextual view of sexuality, health, and well-being in emerging adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Wesche, R., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, November). Sexual behavior and daily affect: Differences across alcohol use and partner type. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Washington, D.C.
Leavitt, C. E. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, May). How mindfulness moderates the association between desire discrepancy and satisfaction. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.
Waterman, E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, May). College women’s experiences of rape: Associations with alcohol use in large groups. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, D.C.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, April). Discussant. In R. Wesche (Chair), Peers, romantic partners, and drinking: Understanding diverse social influences on alcohol use in adolescence and young adulthood. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., Hochgraf, A., & Picci, G. (2017, April). Daily associations between kissing and positive and negative affect. In R. Nogueira Avelar e Silva (Chair), Sexual Development During Adolescence: A Positive Perspective. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Waterman, E., Wesche, R., Leavitt, C., Jones, D., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2017, April). Long-distance dating relationships, relationship dissolution, and college adjustment. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Austin, TX.
Leavitt, C. E. Lefkowitz, E, A., Waterman, E. A. (2016, November). Measuring sexual mindfulness among a U.S. sample of men and women. Poster presented at the International Conference of Contemplative Studies, San Diego, CA.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2016, March). The role of romance in sexual relationships: Research observations and future directions. Invited presentation at the Romantic Relationships pre-conference, Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
Waterman, E. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2016, March). Daily loneliness and engagement in university activities of students in long-distance dating relationships. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Exploring risk factors and protective processes to improve the transition to college for late adolescents. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. L. (2016, March). Reciprocal associations between alcohol expectancies and heavy drinking before sex. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, MD
Leavitt, C. E. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Sexual motivations for intimacy and pleasure across college years. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Navigating sexual messages from peers, partners, and media: The role of emerging adults’ own sexual values, communication, and behaviors. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Discussant. Sex and romance: Does the relationship matter? Invited co-chair and discussant for pre-conference at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Discussant. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Navigating sexual messages from peers, partners, and media: The role of emerging adults’ own sexual values, communication, and behaviors. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R., & Leavitt, C. E. (2015, October). Never been kissed: Correlates of lifetime kissing status in emerging adulthood. Poster presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Waterman, E. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Are mothers’ and fathers’ parenting characteristics associated with students’ academic engagement? In J. Abaied (Chair), Complex models of the role of parents in emerging adulthood: Antecedents, consequences, and moderators. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Waterman, E. A., Wesche, R., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Between- and within-person correlates of quality of sexual communication with closest friend. In E. A. Waterman (Chair), Navigating sexual messages from peers, partners, and media: The role of emerging adults’ own sexual values, communication, and behaviors. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Wesche, R., van Dulmen, M. H. M., Claxton, S. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, October). Do partner type and intimacy motives uniquely predict reactions to casual sexual relationships and experiences? In J. Norona (Chair), Casual sex and infidelity in emerging adulthood: Motivations and reactions. Paper presented to the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Miami, FL.
Waterman, E. A., Steich, S., Small, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2015, March). Parental Financial Assistance, Paid Work, and Undergraduate Campus Involvement, GPA, and Alcohol Use. Poster presented to the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., Kreager, D. A, Siennick, S. E. (2015, March). Sexual intercourse, making out, and depression in adolescence. Poster presented to the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2015, March). Latent classes of sexual behaviors: Prevalence, predictors and consequences. Poster presented to the Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia, PA.
Waterman, E. A., Leavitt, C. E., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, November). Gender differences in the link between religiosity and transition to penetrative sex in emerging adulthood. Poster presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Omaha, NE.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2014, November). Sexual behavior patterns in romantic and nonromantic partnerships. Poster presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Omaha, NE.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, March). Discussant in Vasilenko, S. A. (Chair). Is sexual behavior positive or negative for adolescents? New directions in research on outcomes of adolescent sexual behavior. Paper presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, March). Moderator. Moving into mid-career. Invited roundtable presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Wesche, R. B., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2014, March). Longitudinal development of sexual behaviors during late adolescence: Exploring the role of relationship context. In L. O’Sullivan (chair), Behind closed doors: A closer examination of the relationship contexts and dynamics of young people's sexual lives. Paper presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Maas, M. K., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, March). Sexual esteem in late adolescence: Associations with romantic relationships, sexual behavior and contraception use. Poster presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Welsh, D. (2014, March). A conceptual framework for research on adolescent sexual behavior and physical, mental, and social health. In Vasilenko, S. A. (Chair). Is sexual behavior positive or negative for adolescents? New directions in research on outcomes of adolescent sexual behavior. Paper presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Waterman, E. A., Wesche, R. B., & Lefkowitz. E. S. (2014, March). Peer relational predictors of peer communication about sex. Poster presented at The Society for Research on Adolescence, Austin, TX.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2014, February). Sexual health in adolescence and the transition to adulthood. Invited colloquium presented at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, October). Sexual health in emerging adulthood: Characteristics, predictors, and outcomes. Invited master lecture presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, October). Understanding sexual health in the transition to adulthood. Invited colloquium presented at Department of Psychology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, October). Romantic relationship experiences and orientations of emerging adults who have had oral sex. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Waterman, E., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Boswell, K. (2013, October). Emerging adults’ reactions to sexuality among older adults. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Wesche, R., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Darling, N. (2013, October). Relationship contexts of sexual behaviors, self-esteem, and romantic attachment. Poster presented at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood, Chicago, IL.
Patrick, M. E., Maggs, J. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, August). Daily and longitudinal links between drinking and sexual behavior among college students. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2013, February). Sexual health in the transition to adulthood. Invited colloquium presented at the Department of Psychology, Kent State University, OH.
Lefkowitz, E. S., & Lam, C. B. (2013, April). Gendered behaviors in adolescents’ conversations: Marian Sigman’s influence on studying context during interpersonal interactions. In M. Siller (Chair), Marian Sigman’s enduring influence as a scientist and mentor. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Seattle, WA.
Kelly, K. Vasilenko, S. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Predictors of HPV vaccination in late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Kreager, D., Vasilenko, S., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Partner attitudes and contraceptive behaviors in adolescent romantic couples. In S. Vasilenko (Chair), The role of gender and partner attitudes on sexual attitudes and behaviors. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Coffee and conversation: Mentoring undergrad and grad students. Roundtable presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Morgan, N. M., & Maggs, J. L. (2012, March). Perceived links between drinking and sex: Associations with gender, sexual experience, and heavy drinking. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), The contexts and consequences of co-occurring substance use and sexual behavior. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Maas, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2012, March). Female adolescents’ internet pornography use and sexual behavior. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Vasilenko, S., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. L. (2012, March). How late adolescents feel about their first experiences of kissing, touching, and four other sexual behaviors. In K. Moilanen (Chair), More than a feeling: Psychosocial and health outcomes of sexual behavior in adolescence. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, Canada.
Gillen, M. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, October). Does body image change during the transition to college? A longitudinal study. Poster presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Providence, RI.
Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, October). Moderator. Does brain development promote risk behavior in emerging adulthood—or not? Debate between Beatriz Luna and Howard Sercombe at the joint meetings of the Conference of Emerging Adulthood and the Society of the Study of Human Development, Providence, RI.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Gillen, M. M., & Shearer, C. S. (2011, October). The female role norms scale: Measuring gendered attitudes in female and male emerging adults. Poster presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Providence, RI.
Gillen, M. M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, April). The "freshman 15": Trends and predictors in a sample of multiethnic students. In M. M. Gillen (Chair), Risk factors for disordered eating, overweight, and obesity in adolescence. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Lam, C. B., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, April). Changes in hypermasculine attitudes across college: Links with self-esteem and beliefs about condoms. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Vasilenko, S. A., & Maggs, J. L. (2011, March). Subjective positive and negative consequences of oral vs. vaginal sex. In E. S. Lefkowitz and S. A. Vasilenko (Chairs), Gender differences in the predictors and consequences of sexual behavior. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Vasilenko, S. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2011, April). Changes in religiosity after the transition to first sexual intercourse. In S. A. Vasilenko (Chair), Religiosity and adolescent development: Associations with identity, sexual behavior, and adjustment. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Maggs, J. L. (2011, April). Sexual behavior and daily affect in late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Canada.
Lee, J., Cichy, K., Lefkowitz, E., Zarit, S.H., & Fingerman, K. (2010, November). Disclosure of worries in the parent and adult offspring dyad. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA.
Gillen, M. M., Bezemer, D. H., Wright, M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2010, March). The role of perceived peer ideals in late adolescents’ body image. In M. M. Gillen (Chair), Body image in late adolescence: A novel look at parent, peer, and media influences. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Iannucci, T., Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E. S. & Maggs, J. L. (2010, March). Religiosity and sexual behavior in late adolescence: The mediating role of motivations for sex. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Vasilenko, S. A., & Maggs, J. L. (2010, March). How positive affect, negative affect, and sexual partner vary by oral vs. vaginal sex. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Oral sex in adolescence: Timing, correlates, and subjective meaning. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Wiersma, J. D., Maggs, J. L., Lefkowitz, E., & Morgan, N. (2010, March). Heavy drinking and motives to have sex as predictors of romantic and nonromantic sex: A daily analysis. In C. N. Markey (Chair), Emerging adults' romantic relationship experiences and health: Providing context to eating, substance use, and sexual behaviors. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Philadelphia, PA.
Espinosa-Hernández, G., Abarca, S. Y., Bezemer, D., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, October). Sex is more than pleasure: Sexual intimacy attitudes and motives in college. Paper presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Atlanta, GA.
Vasilenko, S. A., Lefkowitz, E.S. & Maggs, J.L. (2009, October). Psychological distress and sexual behaviors in emerging adulthood. Paper presented at the Conference on Emerging Adulthood, Atlanta, GA.
Wiersma, J. D., Maggs, J. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, May). Heavy drinking, daily stressors and hooking up among first year college students. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington, DC.
Bezemer, D. H., Vasilenko, S. A., Espinosa-Hernandez, G., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). Our bodies, our culture: Ethnic identity and body dissatisfaction. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Abarca, S. Y. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). Condom use and condom-related beliefs, and romantic relationships during late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Gillen, M. M., Boone, T. L., Abarca, S. Y., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). A longitudinal study of HIV testing in college students. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Shearer, C. L., & Bezemer, D. H. (2009, April). Observing gendered behaviors in stranger interactions. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), Adolescents’ conflictive and affiliative interactions in horizontal relationships. Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Vasilenko, S. A., Patrick, M. E., & Maggs, J. L. (2009, April). College students’ use of Facebook to create a drinking holiday. In E. S. Lefkowitz (Chair), The internet as a social context for youth well-being, aggression, and alcohol use. Symposium presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.
Vasilenko, S. A., Gillen, M.M., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2009, April). Longitudinal associations between body image and first sexual intercourse in late adolescents. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Child Development, Denver, CO.
Lee, J. E., Cichy, K. E., Kim, K., Lefkowitz, E. S., & Fingerman, K. L. (2008, November). Perceptions of achievement and ambivalence between parents and grown offspring. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Patrick, M. E., & Maggs, J. (2008, June). State Patty’s Day: Drinking motives and special events combine to produce very heavy episodic alcohol use. Poster presented at the Research Society on Alcoholism, Washington, DC.
Abarca-Mortensen, S. & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, April). Gender, sexual motives and sexual behavior in emerging adults. Poster presented at the Gender Development Research Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Stoppa, T. M., Schwarz, K. D., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Ethnic differences in perceptions of ethnic labels during emerging adulthood. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Espinosa-Hernandez, G., Vasilenko, S. A., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Changes in sexual attitudes and condom use during college. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Lefkowitz, E. S., Gillen, M. M., & Pezalla, A. E. (2008, March). How gendered behaviors during lab-based interactions explain late adolescents’ romantic and sexual behaviors. In L. A. Rankin (Chair), Alternative methods for assessing the dynamic and personal nature of romance and sex in adolescence. Symposium presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Stoppa, T. M., Abarca-Mortensen, S., Bearman, J., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Religion during emerging adulthood: A multidimensional, longitudinal analysis. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Stoppa, T. M., Manahan, E. B., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Religiosity and sexual behaviors among first-year college students. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.
Vasilenko, S. A., Shearer, C. L., & Lefkowitz, E. S. (2008, March). Associations between gendered personality and feminist identity development in late adolescence. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.