Mikhila Wildey

Mikhila Wildey serves as an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University, specializing in Clinical Psychology with dual emphases on Interpersonal Relationships and Personality. Her academic profile integrates clinical practice frameworks with empirical research on relational dynamics, particularly within romantic contexts.

Education

• B.S., Michigan State University
• M.A., Michigan State University
• Ph.D., Michigan State University

Research Focus

Dr. Wildey's program investigates how personality traits and psychopathology influence romantic relationship formation, maintenance, and dissolution. Her work bridges clinical assessment with relationship science, featuring development of the Brief Romantic Relationship Interaction Coding Scheme (BRRICS) for observational analysis. Recent expansions examine sexual health integration within relationships and graduate student mental health disparities across demographic variables.

Scholarly Trends

Analysis of her 2010-2022 publications reveals methodological consistency in longitudinal and twin study designs examining personality-psychopathology-relationship intersections. Key themes include measurement innovation (e.g., BRRICS development), demographic moderations in mental health service utilization, and disentangling genetic/environmental contributions to relational outcomes through sophisticated statistical modeling.

Scientific Recognition

Her pedagogical excellence received formal acknowledgment through university-level teaching honors.

• Pew Teaching Award Excellence Award 2023

Academic Service

Dr. Wildey teaches core undergraduate courses including PSY 303 (Adult Psychopathology) and PSY 310 (Behavior Modification), with office hours supporting student engagement. Available materials indicate no active grant funding disclosures or formal graduate student mentorship responsibilities.

Research Infrastructure

Departmental resources describe shared facilities in Au Sable Hall but specify no dedicated laboratory space or research teams directly associated with Dr. Wildey's program.