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Dan Olweus (1931-2020).

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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.