Erin Davis

Biography

Dr. Erin Davis is an Associate Professor at Indiana Wesleyan University with over 20 years of experience in the fields of student development, higher education and counseling. She received her Doctorate and Master's degrees in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University, with a cognate in Psychological Assessment.

She enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and participates in the scholarship of teaching and learning, particularly in the areas of psychology, theology, neuroscience and sociology. Dr. Davis has studied and participated in service work in several countries around the world, including England, Uganda, Egypt, Australia and Portugal, and her research interests include cross-cultural and international psychology. Dr. Davis has compiled her research and publications on this site. 

Dr. Davis is married to Todd, and they have two children: SheaLah and Caleb.

Interests

• International student adjustment
• Neuropsychology and empathy
• Relational aspects of sexuality
• Cross-cultural and international psychology
• Positive psychology
• Vocation and Life Calling, Coaching
• Spirituality
• Dreams

Degrees

• Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
  2014, Ball State University
• MA - Community Counseling
  2011, Ball State University
  Cognate in Psychological Assessment
• MTS - Theology
  2007, Anderson School of Theology
  Minor in Family Science
• BA - Psychology, Christian Ministries
  1994, Anderson University

Key Projects

• A Pivotal Point in Identity Development: The Impact of the Resident Assistant Experience
  2019
• The Impact of Life Coaching on Undergraduate Students: A Multiyear Analysis of Coaching Outcomes
  2018
• The Cultural Adjustment of Saudi Women International Students: A Qualitative Examination
  2015
• Effects of Empathy and Conflict Resolution Strategies on Psychophysiological Arousal and Satisfaction in Romantic Relationships
  2013