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Dr. Dan Olweus
Dr. Dan Olweus is a Norwegian psychologist and one of the world’s leading researchers on bullying. He is widely regarded as the pioneer of bullying research, and his work has shaped how schools and communities understand and respond to bullying.
Known for: Creating the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, one of the most widely studied and used school-based bullying prevention programs in the world.
Focus areas:
- School bullying prevention
- Long-term impacts of bullying on mental health
- Creating safe, supportive school environments
📚 Key Contribution:
Dr. Olweus was among the first to define bullying scientifically, distinguishing it from general conflict. His research showed that bullying has lasting effects on both victims and perpetrators—and that intervention must involve the whole school community.