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Dan Olweus (1931-2020).

Susan Limber¹, Peter Smith², Kyrre Breivik³

¹Clemson University.

The American Psychologist

|November 15, 2021

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Dan Olweus pioneered bullying research, conducting the first scientific study in 1970. His foundational work established the scientific study of school bullying and its impacts.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Memorializes Dan Olweus (1931-2020), a pioneering figure in the scientific study of bullying.
Highlights his extensive academic career at the University of Bergen and other institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To commemorate the life and work of Dan Olweus.
To acknowledge his foundational contributions to understanding and addressing school bullying.

Main Methods:

Conducted the first scientific study on bullying in 1970, involving 1,000 boys in Stockholm.
Published seminal findings in the 1978 book, "Aggression in Schools: Bullies and Whipping Boys."

Main Results:

Established bullying as a significant area for scientific inquiry.

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Provided early empirical data on the prevalence and dynamics of bullying behavior.

Conclusions:

Dan Olweus laid the groundwork for decades of research on bullying prevention and intervention.
His work continues to influence the fields of developmental psychology, education, and public health.