School of Professional Psychology Faculty
Shawn E. Davis, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor
Psy.D. Clinical Program
School of Professional Psychology
Pacific University
Education
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Ph.D., University of Houston, 2002
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M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1999
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B.S., Texas A&M University, 1995
Roles and Interests
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Instructional Roles: : Psychometrics, Individual and Social Bases of Behavior, Cognitive Psychology, Lifespan Development
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Research Interests: Media influence, internet-based communication and learning and sport psychology
Professional Membership
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Western Psychological Association
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American Psychological Association
Recent Publications (2008-present)
- Ginkel, R., Davis, S. E., & Michael, P. (2010). An examination of inclusion and exclusion criteria in the predoctoral internship selection process. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 4 (4), 213-218.
- Davis, S. E. (2010, April). When our tools become our master: Psychological and sociological implications of rapid technological development. Interface on the Internet, 10 (3).
- Davis, S. E., & Michael, P. (2009, May). Epidemiology and the Internet: Google catches the flu. Interface on the Internet, 9 (4).
- Davis, S. E., & Davis, C. F. (2009, March). Does this avatar make me look fat? The Internet and body image. Interface on the Internet, 9 (2).
- Davis, S. E., & Kilbourn, B. (2009). Development and examination of an individualized online adjunct to in-class education. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 5 (1), 63-71.
- Davis, S. E. (2008, November). Would you like virtual fries with that? The new frontier of online food marketing. Interface on the Internet, 8 (6).
- Davis, S. E. (2008, September). Managing one’s health online: Developing a personal health record. Interface on the Internet, 8 (4).
- Davis, S. E. (2008, August). With a little help from my online friends: The health benefits of Internet community participation. Interface on the Internet, 8 (3).
- Davis, S. E. (2008, January). The influence of individualistic and collectivistic value orientations on the acceptance of individually-tailored health communications. Interface on the Internet, 8 (1).
- Mattie, C., Gietzen, J., Davis, S. E., & Prata, J. (2008). The imposter phenomenon: Self-assessment and competency to perform as a physician assistant in the United States. Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 19 (1), 6-13.
Conference Presentations (2008-present)
- Sanchez, A., Echanove, A., Davis, S. E., & Christiensen, L. R. (2011, July). A rose by any other name: Spanish translation considerations. Paper to be presented at the 2011 International Conference on the Teaching of Psychology, Vancouver, Canada.
- Davis, S. E., & Crampton, J. A. (2011, June). The development and psychometric evaluation of the Athletic Self-Appraisal Scale. Paper presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Burlington, VT.
- Wohleber, A. M., McKitrick, D. S., & Davis, S. E. (2011, May). “I still have a voice”: Exploring the importance of including hospice and palliative care patients in research. Poster presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the Oregon Psychological Association, Eugene, OR.
- Davis, S.E., Antick, J.A., Krause, L., Gritzner, S. M., & Ragonesi, A. J. (2011, April). Sources of influence and intent to receive the HPV vaccine. Poster presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Las Angeles, CA.
- Antick, J. R., Davis, S. E., Krause, L., Ragonesi, A., & Gritzner, S. (2011, April). Intent to receive the HPV vaccine: Does perceived benefit matter? Poster presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Las Angeles, CA.
- Echanove, A., Sanchez, A. & Davis S. E. (2010, November). Latina gang involved youth: Trauma-and social justice-informed perspectives. Poster presented at the 2010 Biennial Conference of the National Latina/o Psychological Association, San Antonio, TX.
- Davis, S. E. (2010, September). When our tools become our master: Educational and psychological implications of rapid technological development. Paper to be presented at the Second International Conference on Educational Research, New Orleans, LA.
- Noakes, M., & Davis, S. E. (2010, August). The influence of auditory characteristics on visual targeting and tracking. Poster presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.
- Davis, S. E., & Kilbourn, B. (2010, April). Mental health care needs: Barriers to seeking treatment. Paper presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Cancun, Mexico.
- Crampton, A., & Davis, S. E. (2009, June). The development of the general sports self-efficacy scale. Poster presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Austin, TX.
- Plagge, J. M., Antick, J. R., & Davis, S. E. (2009). Gender differences in perinatal loss: Miscarriage versus stillbirth. Paper presented at the 2009 Western Psychological Association Conference, Portland, Oregon.
- Davis, S. E., & Kilbourn, B. (2009, January). Development and examination of an individualized online adjunct to in-class education. Paper scheduled to be presented at the 2009 Hawaii International Conference on Education.
- Davis, S. E. (2008, August). Methods of maximizing effective interpersonal communication. Invited presentation at the Pacific University School of Pharmacy Faculty Development Workshop, August 19, 2008.
- Davis, S. E., & Ginkel, R. (2008, August). An examination of inclusion and exclusion criteria in the predoctoral internship selection process. Paper presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
- Geddes, J. H., & Davis, S. E. (2008, April). The effect of social exchange on health symptoms in university students. Poster presented at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Irvine, CA.
- Davis, S. E. (2008, February). Cultural value orientation and tailored health communications. Paper presentation at the 2008 annual meeting of the Society of Cross-Cultural Research, New Orleans, LA.
Shawn E. Davis, Ph.D.
School of Professional Psychology
Pacific University HPC2
190 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 260
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
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Phone: (503) 352-7319
FAX: 503-352-7320
Email: davissh@pacificu.edu