Kamil Janowicz

Dr. Kamil Janowicz is a psychologist at SWPS University’s Institute of Psychology, affiliated with the Personality Development Research Center. His work focuses on identity development in young people, the role of future thinking in human functioning, parental identity, and the impact of (auto)narrative activity on psychological well-being. He is the principal investigator of the National Science Centre-funded project "Maternal Gatekeeping and Parental Identity – Tool Adaptation and Pilot Studies" and co-researcher on "The Role of Narrative Processing of Experiences in Identity Development and Mental Health in Emerging Adulthood."

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology

His research integrates narrative psychology and developmental theory, emphasizing how personal narratives shape parenting roles, mental health, and societal adaptation. He also explores perfectionism, singlehood, and cross-cultural identity dynamics.

Notable awards include scholarships from the Minister of Science and Higher Education (2016/2017) and the Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation (2021/2022). Dr. Janowicz teaches "Thinking about the Future – Theory, Research, Practical Application" at SWPS University and contributes to public discourse through his popular science blog Father_ing, addressing modern fatherhood and child-rearing.