About Mitropoulab
The Mitropoulab investigates the psychological dynamics of the modern workplace. We specialize in occupational health psychology, studying how work-related stress and rumination permeate the boundaries of home life.
Mission
We leverage advanced psychological modeling to improve employee well-being and organizational health. Our primary objectives include:
- Decoding the mechanisms of work-to-home stress crossover.
- Developing evidence-based interventions for occupational recovery.
- Advancing the study of teleworker health and boundary management.
Lab History
Founded by Dr. Tanya Mitropoulos, the lab transitioned to Radford University to lead research at the intersection of I/O psychology and domestic well-being.
- 2023: Initial boundary management research established at Virginia Tech.
- 2024: Publication of seminal work on engineering education self-concepts.
- 2025: Launch of the viral "Fido Stressed" study on canine stress crossover.
- 2026: Expansion into longitudinal studies of teleworker recovery habits.