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Dr. Dan Lannin

Associate Professor
Psychology
Office
DEG Degarmo Hall 415
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Biography

My work explores how people seek help and provide help. Through my research, consulting, and speaking, I help individuals and organizations enhance well-being, reduce stigma, and foster environments where values-driven growth and support lead to thriving communities.

Current Courses

390.023Advanced Research Apprenticeship

599.023Doctoral Research In Psychology

400.023Independent Study

350.001Psychopathology

391.023Scholarship Of Teaching & Learning Apprenticeship

290.023Special Projects: Research Apprenticeship

464.001Theories And Techniques Of Counseling: Adults

390.023Advanced Research Apprenticeship

490.023Clinical-Counseling Capstone Project

285.001Honors Undergraduate Research I

499.023Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

400.023Independent Study

364.001Motivation

350.002Psychopathology

290.023Special Projects: Research Apprenticeship

291.023Special Projects:Undergraduate Teaching

Teaching Interests & Areas

Clinical-Counseling Theory and Techniques, Motivation, Psychopathology, History of Psychology

Research Interests & Areas

values; stigma; self-affirmation; narcissism; help-seeking

Ph D

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

MS Psychology

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

M Div

Western Theological Seminary
Holland, MI

BA Religion and Philosophy

Hope College
Holland, MI

Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year

Psi Chi & SPA
2024

Impact Award

Illinois State University (Office of the Provost and University College)
2024

Outstanding College Researcher

College of Arts and Sciences, Illinois State University
2023

Outstanding University Research Award (Research Initiative)

Illinois State University
2020

Impact Award

Illinois State University (Office of the Provost and University College)
2019

Outstanding University Teacher Award (Teaching Initiative)

Illinois State University
2019

Excellence Award for Outstanding Scholarly Achievement

Illinois State University (College of Arts & Sciences)
2018

Book, Chapter

Lannin, D.G., & Bible, J.P. (2022). Self-stigma of seeking help: A meta-analysis. In D.L. Vogel, & N.G. Wade (Eds.), The Cambridge handbook of stigma and mental health (pp. 111-142). Cambridge University Press. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/the-cambridge-handbook-of-stigma-and-mental-health/C3188D907515E4F33EC670FD28EB1C06
Lannin, D.G., & Parris, L. (2022). Social media in clinical psychology; Ethics, guidelines, and considerations. In N. J. Kaslow & A. N. Ponce (Eds.), Comprehensive Clinical Psychology (2nd ed): Vol 2. Professional Issues (pp. 66-74). Elsevier. https://www.elsevier.com/books/comprehensive-clinical-psychology/asmundson/978-0-12-818697-8
Lannin, D.G., Vogel, D.L., & Heath, P. (2021). Reducing stigma through self-affirmation and related strategies. In A. Nordstrom & Wind Goodfriend (Eds.), Innovative stigma and discrimination reduction programs (pp. TBD). Taylor & Francis Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Innovative-Stigma-and-Discrimination-Reduction-Programs-Across-the-World/Nordstrom-Goodfriend/p/book/9780367487232
Wesselmann, E. D. & Lannin, D. G. (in press). Whistleblowers as portrayed in Media. Encyclopedia of Heroism Studies.

Journal Article

Barrowclough, M., Messman, B., Lannin, D. G., Boerngen, M., & Kibler, M. (2023). Measuring mental health service preferences amongst Illinois dairy producers. Journal of Agromedicine. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2023.2229815
Grossmann, I., Rotella, A. M., Hutcherson, C., Sharpinskyi, C., Varnum, M. E. W., Achter, S., … Lannin, D. G., …Wilkening, T. (2023). Insights into accuracy of social scientists' forecasts of societal change. Nature Human Behavior, 7, 484-501. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-022-01517-1
Kanter J. B., Lannin, D. G., Rauer, A. J., & Yazedjian, A. (2023). Relational concerns and change in relationship satisfaction in a relationship education program. Family Process, 00, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12851
Kanter, J. B., Lannin, D. G., McCraig, J., Sprecher, S., Rauer, A., & Yazedjian, A. (in press). The impacts of specific program components on romantic relationship satisfaction. Family Relations.
Kanter, J. B., Lannin, D. G., Rauer, A. J., Sprecher, S., & Yazedjian, A. (2023). The longitudinal influence of cumulative risk: Is relationship education a resource? Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 0(0). Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075231173048

Magazine/Trade Publication

Lannin, D.G., & Scott, N. A. (February, 2014). Best practices for an online world. APA Monitor, 45(2), 57-61. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/02/ce-corner
Yazedjian, A., Russell, L. T., & Lannin, D. G. (2023). Behind the curtain: Developing meaningful partnerships with schools. NCFR Report: Family Focus Behind the Scenes.
Yazedjian, A., Russell, L. T., Bible, J., & Lannin, D. G. (2021). Facilitating continuous quality improvement of programs by establishing effective collaborative teams and reciprocal cycles. NCFR Report: Family Focus on Bridging Research Practice. https://www.ncfr.org/ncfr-report/winter-2021/facilitating-continuous-quality-improvement-programs-establishing-effective-cross-functional

Presentations

Are open-book online exams actually assessments or just gifts to students? An analysis of validity. National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology. (2023)

Bible, J., Russell, L., Lannin, D., & Yazedjian, A. (2022, Nov.). Heteronormativity, variations in sexual behavior, and experience of shame and sexual satisfaction. Paper presented at the 84th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Minneapolis, MN.
Bible, J., Lannin, D. G., Russell, L., & Yazedjian, A. (Accepted, November, 2021). Conflict and couple satisfaction: The role of partner support and self-compassion. [Poster]. National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD. [Conference online]
Bible, J., Lannin, D. G., Russell, L., & Yazedjian, A. (November, 2021). Hope, relationship education, and ending abusive relationships. [Paper Session]. National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD. [Conference online]
Bible, J., Russell, L., Lannin, D. G., & Yazedjian, A. (November, 2021). Lessons learned: Best-practices for assessing curriculum fidelity, participant engagement, and direct feedback. [Paper Session]. National Council on Family Relations, Baltimore, MD. [Conference online]
Boros, R., Bergner, R., & Lannin, D.G. (April, 2021). Why does belief in determinism predict the Dark Triad?. [Poster Session]. Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. (Conference online)
Foreman, M., Michaels, C., Bible, J., Russell, L., Lannin, D.G., Yazedjian, A., Hynes, K., Horton, A. (April, 2021). Best practices for teachers of youth relationship education programs. [Poster Session]. Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. (Conference online)
Heath, P., Coleman, C., Gladowski, J., Hoffa, M., Jorgenson, A., Wessenberger, J., & Lannin, D.G. (April, 2021). Values and help-seeking beliefs. [Poster Session]. Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL. (Conference online)
Hynes, K., Horton, A., Kanter, J., Russell, L., Lannin, D.G., Yazedjian, A. (February, 2021). Social media, family strengths, and psychological distress: A moderation model. [Conference Session]. National Association of School Psychologists. Salt Lake City, UT. (Conference online).
Hynes, K., Horton, A., Russell, L.T., Lannin, D. G, Kanter, J.B., Parris, L., & Yazedjian, A. (2021, July). Adolescents’ experiences with the Love Notes curriculum: A qualitative investigation. [Poster session]. Biennial Conference of the International Association for Relationship Research, London, UK. (Conference online)

Grants & Contracts

Investigating the antecedents and outcomes of change and stability in low-income relationships. Illinois State University. Federal. (2020)