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Per-Olof Wikström is a Professor at Malmö University's Faculty of Health and Society, Department of Criminology, where he conducts research in theoretical criminology with a focus on crime causation mechanisms. His academic work centers on developing and testing Situational Action Theory, which examines the interaction between individual morality and self-control within specific social contexts.
Professor Wikström's research interests span several interconnected areas of criminology, with particular emphasis on moral development and crime, gender differences in criminal behavior, social risk factors, and cross-national comparative criminology. His theoretical framework positions morality as more fundamental than self-control in preventing criminal behavior, with self-control playing a significant role only for those with weaker moral commitments to law-abiding behavior.
His recent publications show consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including journal articles, research reports, and conference presentations. The thematic progression in his work demonstrates an evolving focus from theoretical development (2010) to gender comparisons (2016, 2019), national crime prevention policy (2023), and most recently, cumulative risk assessment (2025), indicating both theoretical depth and practical application of his research.
Professor Wikström maintains active collaborations with international researchers, particularly in the UK, as evidenced by his cross-national comparative work. His publication in the European Journal of Criminology represents significant scholarly impact in the field.
Based at Malmö University's Department of Criminology within the Faculty of Health and Society, Professor Wikström contributes to both academic research and practical crime prevention policy development. His work bridges theoretical criminology with applied crime prevention strategies, offering evidence-based insights for policymakers and practitioners.
