Dr. Milevsky is a research scientist and senior lecturer in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Psychology at Ariel University in Israel. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in family dynamics, developmental psychology, educational psychology, and personality.
His main area of research is on family dynamics and sibling relationships. This research program at the intersection of developmental and clinical psychology examines the predictors and outcomes of sibling relationship quality across the lifespan. Particular attention is given to variations based on culture, family dynamics, atypical families, disability, and life transitions.
Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative techniques the specific ongoing studies include:
Parenting behaviors and sibling relationships
Sibling dynamics and psychological well-being
Siblings of individuals with disabilities
Integration of sibling issues in therapy
Integrating sibling issues in adoption decisions
Sibling visitation rights
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