Øyvind Kvello

Øyvind Kvello is a Professor at the Department of Social Work, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on children and young people's mental health, harmful child care practices, early interventions, growing up environments, and foster care development. He has authored/co-authored numerous books and articles, including Circle of Security and Håndbok i foreldreveiledning. His work emphasizes evidence-based practices in social work, child welfare systems, and family dynamics.

• Key research areas: Child mental health, foster care, child protection, parenting strategies, and resilience.
• Notable contributions include models for evaluating family relationships and interventions to improve custody quality.

His publications often address practical applications of theoretical frameworks, such as attachment theory and self-determination approaches in youth collaboration. He has evaluated programs like the DU-Mastery Course for Youth and contributed to national reviews of child maltreatment prevalence in Nordic countries.