Daniel Graf

Daniel Graf is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, Finland. His work centers on school psychology, bullying, victimization, and adolescent socio-emotional development. He actively contributes to research on intervention effectiveness and aggression dynamics in educational settings.

Research Interests: Daniel's research spans several interconnected domains including bullying and victimization, belief in a just world, aggression motivations (offline and online), and the evaluation of school-based interventions. His work often employs advanced methodologies such as ecological momentary assessment to capture real-time behavioral data.

The recent publications show a strong trend toward evaluating targeted anti-bullying strategies, validating aggression measures, and understanding classroom-level influences on psychological outcomes. His work bridges developmental psychology with practical educational interventions.

Scientific Contributions:

• Co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as the Journal of School Psychology and International Journal of Behavioral Development.
• Contributed to both empirical studies and methodological developments in aggression and intervention research.

Advising and Grants: While no formal students or grants are listed in the provided text, Daniel Graf is actively involved in collaborative research projects, particularly within the INVEST Centre, suggesting engagement in team-based funded research. His role implies contribution to grant-driven projects focused on youth mental health and school environments.

Labs and Teams: Daniel is affiliated with the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, a multidisciplinary research environment at the University of Turku focused on learning, health, and well-being across the lifespan. He collaborates with leading experts in the field, including Professor Christina Salmivalli and Dr. Lydia Laninga-Wijnen.