Dr. Erin Davis is a 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
AWARDS AND INDUSTRY NEWS
PHD
Counseling Psychology
Ball State University , 2014
MA
Community Counseling
Ball State University , 2011
Cognate in Psychological Assessment
MTS
Theology
Anderson School of Theology , 2007
Minor in Family Science
BA
Psychology, Christian Ministries
Anderson University , 1994
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Peer-reviewed journal articles:
- Justice, J. M., Norris-Brown, C., & Lefdahl-Davis, E. M. (2019). Multimodal, multicultural group counseling for college preparedness. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 8(1), 65–85.
- Huffman, L., & Lefdahl-Davis, E. (2019). A pivotal point in identity development: The impact of the resident assistant experience. Growth Journal, 18, 54–72.
- Lefdahl-Davis, E. M., Huffman, L., Stancil, J., & Alayan, A. J. (2018). The impact of life coaching on undergraduate students: A multiyear analysis. International Journal of Evidence-Based Coaching and Mentoring, 16(2), 69–83.
- McGill, J., Huang, L., Davis, E., et al. (2018). Addressing the neglect of students of color: The strategy of life coaching. Journal of Sociology and Christianity, 8(1), 23–42.
- Goss-Reaves, L., Shankar-Crouso, L., & Lefdahl-Davis, E. M. (2018). Bearing God’s image to all people: A social worker’s response to the sojourner. Social Work and Christianity, 5(3), 10–18.
- Lefdahl-Davis, E. M., & Dean, M. C. (2018). Review of In Search of Safety: Confronting Inequality in Women’s Imprisonment. Sex Roles.
- Lefdahl-Davis, E. M., & Perrone-McGovern, K. M. (2015). Cultural adjustment of Saudi women international students. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 46(3), 406–434.
- Perrone-McGovern, K. M., et al. (2013). Physiological and psychological factors influencing romantic relationship satisfaction. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 39, 19–25.
- Davis, E. M. (2012). Handbook of College and University Teaching: A Global Perspective (Book Review). International Psychology Bulletin, 16(3), 28–29.
- Reviews in Psychology of Women Quarterly (2018).
- Reviews in Journal of Sex Roles (2018).
