M Bonnet

Dr. M Bonnet serves as a Lecturer in the Clinical Child and Family Studies department within the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. With a research profile spanning over two decades, Dr. Bonnet's academic career demonstrates consistent contributions to child psychology, particularly focusing on peer victimization, parenting strategies, and early childhood development.

Dr. Bonnet's research interests center on child psychology with specific expertise in peer victimization among preschool children, parenting strategies related to bullying prevention, autonomy support, self-efficacy development, and early childhood developmental psychology. Their work often examines how parental approaches influence children's experiences with peer relationships and victimization in educational settings.

The publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of research focused on understanding and addressing peer victimization in early childhood settings. Dr. Bonnet's work spans theoretical investigations of parenting styles and their relationship to victimization trajectories, practical interventions like serious games for bullying prevention, and clinical applications for working with parents and children. Recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on innovative approaches to bullying prevention, particularly for vulnerable populations including children with disabilities.

As an educator, Dr. Bonnet contributes to courses within the Clinical Child and Family Studies program, sharing expertise on child development and intervention strategies with future professionals in the field.