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Identity is a complex phenomenon studied throughout the social sciences but has attracted particular attention in STEM education settings as a strategy to boost interest, belonging, and persistence (Blackburn, 2007; Cuddy et al., 2008; MacLachlan, 2006; Settles et al., 2016). Ho…

What factors contribute to long-lasting marriages? The frequency of divorce in the United States has caused many researchers to study why marriages end and try to determine the contributing factors to marital break-ups and divorce. In the United States, more than 50% of marriage…

The presence of and/or search for meaning has divergent and salient outcomes for individuals’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Although numerous domains of meaning have been examined, the literature on the meaning of sex is sparse and lacks a quantitative measure. In …