Profile
Dr. Kamil Janowicz is a psychologist specializing in researching identity and parenthood.
As a member of the Program Board of the Share the Care Foundation, he co-creates initiatives that advocate for equal parental responsibilities and promote work-life balance.
He also runs the popular science blog Father_ing, which is dedicated to fatherhood and child-rearing.
Research Focus
His main research interests include:
- Parental gatekeeping
- Identity development in adolescents and emerging adults
- Parental identity
- The role of future-oriented thinking in human functioning
Research Projects
Current Projects
Dr. Janowicz serves as the Principal investigator for the following research projects:
- "Adaptation and validation of the Polish version of the Gatekeeping After Separation/Divorce Scale (GASD)," funded through an internal grant competition at SWPS University’s Institute of Psychology.
- "Parental gatekeeping from a cross-cultural perspective: A study of mothers and fathers in Australia, Poland, and the United States," funded by the SWPS University Research Development Fund.
Completed Projects
His completed projects include:
- "Maternal gatekeeping and parental identity: Tool adaptation and pilot studies," funded by the National Science Centre.
- "The role of narrative processing of experiences in identity development and mental health during emerging adulthood," funded by the SWPS University Research Development Fund.
Awards
- Fulbright Senior Award, 2026–2027
- Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation Doctoral Scholarship, 2021–2022
- Minister of Science and Higher Education Scholarship for Outstanding Achievements, 2016–2017
Teaching
At SWPS University, he teaches courses on psychological essays, empirical research, and academic skills. He also serves as a master’s thesis advisor.
Video
Watch the video featuring Dr. Janowicz as he presents the work of the Center for Research on Personality Development at SWPS University.