Danelien Aalst

Danelien Aalst is a researcher affiliated with the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, working within the Sociological Institute (Groningen Centre for Social Science Research). She holds an MSc and completed a PhD thesis in 2022 titled Elements Contributing to Teachers' Role in Bullying. Her research focuses on bullying prevention, teacher behaviors, self-esteem dynamics in schools, and relative age effects on student popularity. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as International Journal of Bullying Prevention and PLoS ONE.

Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities. Key themes include understanding how teachers intervene in bullying situations, moderating factors like self-efficacy, and the impact of school culture on bullying prevention strategies. Her research bridges developmental psychology and educational policy, with implications for both primary and secondary education settings.

She has presented at international conferences such as the World Anti-Bullying Forum in Stockholm and engaged with media outlets to disseminate findings on topics like the relative age effect and teacher intervention practices. Her contributions highlight the importance of systemic and contextual factors in addressing bullying and promoting positive school environments.