Wesley Allan

Wesley Allan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Illinois University (EIU), where he serves as the Psychology Program Coordinator and Clinical Psychology faculty member. He has been active in research, teaching, and student supervision since the early 1990s.

Education:
• Ph.D., University of Missouri (2002)
• M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1995)
• B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1992)

His research focuses on childhood and adult social anxiety, emphasizing cognitive styles, family factors, and specialized contexts like public speaking and test anxiety. He has also explored cyber testing behaviors, social skills assessment in children, and juvenile homicide characteristics. His work bridges developmental and clinical psychology.

Key trends in his publications include the intersection of technology and education (e.g., cybertesting), cognitive biases in anxiety, and the application of clinical pragmatics in therapeutic approaches. His research spans both empirical studies and practical interventions.