Milena Chmielik

Milena Chmielik, M.A., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology of Emotions and Motivation within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on the intersection of psychological well-being, technology-mediated social interactions, and emotional dynamics in relationships.

• Key Affiliations: Institute of Psychology, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin

Research Interests revolve around phubbing (phone snubbing), relationship satisfaction, stress and depressive symptoms postpartum, mindfulness practices, and the psychosocial effects of screen time. She employs longitudinal and diary study methodologies to explore these themes.

Recent Trends: Her publications (2022–2023) highlight technology's impact on interpersonal relationships, parental behaviors, and developmental psychology, often integrating digital communication and mental health keywords.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Innovation Laboratory Scholarship - Bank Pekao SA Foundation
  • Polish Society for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (member)

Projects and Grants: Involved in National Science Centre funded initiatives (e.g., temporal perspective and circadian rhythms in postpartum mental health, cyberbullying bystander dynamics) and a Ministry of Health project on mindfulness as a moderator of screen-time effects.