I received my Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Groningen in 2007. My research was conducted at the Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS, Groningen). My thesis ‘Status and Affection among (Pre)adolescents and their Relation with Antisocial and Prosocial Behavior’ contains four studies on two particular aspects of peer relations: status and affection. The central question was, what mechanisms govern success or failure in the realm of affectionate affiliations (friendship, being liked, or being disliked) and popularity (status)? Do the two influence each other? If so, how? To answer these questions, this dissertation focused on the relation of status and affection with antisocial and prosocial behavior. Data in this study consist of peer nominations which stem from TRAILS (TRacking Adolescents’ Individual Lives Survey); a longitudinal study on the development of adolescents (www.trails.nl). After receiving my Ph.D. I was postdoctoral researcher for two years. Currently, I am working as assistant professor at the University of Groningen (see curriculum vitae) part of the research line on social development in adolescents. In 2010, I received a 250.000 Euro Veni grant from the Dutch National Science Foundation (NWO). Currently I am involved in a new social network research project named Social Network Analysis of Risk behavior in Early adolescence (SNARE see also www.snarestudy.com) and a project on the transition from school to work named School to Employement Project (STEP).

 Peer relations

 Popularity

 Status in peer groups

 Peer influence

 Prosocial and antisocial behavior

 Risk behaviors

 Delinquency

 Social networks

Dijkstra, J.K., Gest, S.D., Lindenberg, S., Veenstra, R. & Cillessen, A.H.N. (2011). The Emergence of Weapon Carrying in Peer Context. Testing Three Explanations: The Role of Aggression, Victimization, and Friends. Journal of Adolescent Health.

Dijkstra, J.K., Berger, C., & Lindenberg, S. (2011). Do Physical and Relational Aggression Explain Adolescents’ Friendship Selection? The Competing Roles of Network Characteristics, Gender, and Social Status. Aggressive Behavior.

Janssens, K.A.M., Oldehinkel, A.J., Dijkstra, J.K., Veenstra, R., & Rosmalen, J.G.M. (2011). School absenteeism as a perpetuating factor of functional somatic symptoms in adolescents: The TRAILS study. The Journal of Pediatrics.

Berger, C., Rodkin, P.C., & Dijkstra, J.K. (2011). Antipathetic relationships among adolescents: Exploring prevalence, gender differences, and stability in the United States and Chile, Anales de Psicologia.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Veenstra, R., Steglich, C.E.G., Isaacs, J., Card, N.A. & Hodges, E.V.E. (2010). Influence and Selection Processes in Weapon Carrying during Adolescence: The Role of Status, Aggression, and Vulnerability. Criminology,48, 187-220.

Creemers, H.E., Dijkstra J.K., Vollebergh, W,. Ormel, J., Verhulst, F.C., & Huizink, A.C. (2010). Predicting lifetime and regular cannabis use during adolescence;the roles of temperament and peer substance use - The TRAILS-study. Addiction, 105, 699-708.

Veenstra, R., Lindenberg, S., Munniksma, A., & Dijkstra, J.K. (2010). The Complex Relation Between Bullying, Victimization, Acceptance, and Rejection: Giving Special Attention to Status, Affection, and Sex Differences. Child Development, 81, 480-486.

Dijkstra, J.K., Cillessen A. H. N., Veenstra, R. & Lindenberg, S. (2010). Same-Gender and Cross-Gender Likeability: Associations with Popularity and Status Enhancement. The TRAILS Study, Journal of Early Adolescence, 30, 773-802.

Sentse, M., Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Ormel, J., & Veenstra, R. (2010). The Delicate Balance between Parental Protection, Unsupervised Wandering, andAdolescents’ Autonomy and Its Relation with Antisocial Behavior. The TRAILS Study. International Journal Behavioural Development, 34, 159-167.

Veenstra, R., Huitsing, G., Dijkstra, J.K., & Lindenberg, S. (2010). Friday on my Mind: The Relation Between Partying and Antisocial Behavior of Early Adolescents. The TRAILS Study. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 20, 420-431.

Dijkstra, J.K., Cillessen A. H. N., Lindenberg, S. &. Veenstra, R. (2010). Basking in Reflected Glory and Its Limits: Why Adolescents Hang Out With Popular Peers. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 20, 942-958.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Verhulst, F.C., Ormel, J., & Veenstra, R. (2009). The relation between popularity and antisocial behaviors: Moderating effects of athletic abilities, physical attractiveness, and prosociality. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 19, 401-413.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2008). Beyond the Classroom Norm: The Influence of Bullying of Popular Adolescents on Peer Acceptance and Rejection. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 36, 1289-1299.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2007). Same-Gender and Cross-Gender Peer Acceptance and Peer Rejection and Their Relation with Bullying and Helping among Preadolescents: Comparing Predictions from Gender-Homophily and Goal-Framing Approaches. Developmental Psychology, 43, 1377-1389.

Oldehinkel, A.J., Rosmalen, J.G.M., Veenstra, R., Dijkstra, J.K., & Ormel, J. (2007). Being admired or being liked. classroom social status and depressive problems in early adolescent girls and boys. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 35, 417-427.

Veenstra, R., Huitsing, G., Dijkstra, J.K., &  Lindenberg, S. (2008). Wie pest wie? Een netwerkbenadering van pesten. Justitiële Verkenningen, 78-92.

Dijkstra, J.K. & S. Miedema (2006). Geweld in het publieke domein: ongewoon of onvermijdelijk? Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, 48, 3-18.

Dijkstra, J.K. & Veenstra, R. (2005) Jong probleemgedrag als voorspeller voor latere criminaliteit. Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, 47, 300-306.

Dijkstra, J.K. & Veenstra, R. (2011). Peer Relations. In B.B. Brown & M. Prinstein (eds.). Encyclopedia of Adolescence. New York: Academic.

Veenstra, R. & Dijkstra, J.K. (2011). Transformations in Peer Networks. In B. Laursen & W. A. Collins (eds.) Relationship Pathways: From Adolescence to Young Adulthood (pp.). New York: Sage.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2011) ‘Classnorms and their effects’. Invited lecture at seminar ‘Happy School 2: Peers and School’ in Helsinki, October 11.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2011) ‘New Money, New Opportunities. Social Network Analyses of Risk behavior in Early Adolescence (SNARE)’. Invited Lecture at ICS Lustrum Symposium 25th Anniversary, Groningen, the Netherlands, 14 May.

Berger, C., Rodkin, P.C., & Dijkstra, J.K. (2011) ‘A Relational Approach to Dislike: Antipathetic Relationships Among Adolescents in the United States and Chile.’ Paper to present at Society for Research on Child Development. Montreal, Canada, April 2.

DelaHaye, K., Dijkstra, J.K., & Stolk, R. (2011) ‘Integration or Marginalization. The Importance of Class Norms in Friendship Relations of Overweight Children. The TRAILS study.’ Poster to present at Society for Research on Child Development. Montreal, Canada, April 2.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2010) ‘Who is Hot and Who is Not’ Antisocial Behavior, Status, and Belonging in Adolescence. Presentation at Symposium in Toscane, Italy, June 16.

Dijkstra, J.K., Gest, S.D., Lindenberg, S., Veenstra, R. & Cillessen, A.H.N. (2010) ‘The Role of Aggression and Victimization in the Development of Weapon Carrying in the Peer Context’. Paper presented and organizer/chair of symposium ‘Peer Influence and Selection on the Role of Aggression in the Peer Context: Innovative Social Network Designs’ at the Society for Research on Adolescence. Philadelphia, United States, March 11–13.

Dijkstra, J.K., Gest, S.D., Lindenberg, S., Veenstra, R. (2010) ‘Classroom Norms for Academic Performance Across Different School Tracks: Implications for Adolescents’ Adjustment’. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence. Philadelphia, United States, March 11–13.

Dijkstra, J.K., Cillessen, A.H.N., Borch, C. (2009) ‘Co-evolution of Peer Status and Social Networks in Adolescence: A dynamic Modeling Study’. Poster presented at Society at Research in Child Development. Denver, United States of America, April 2 – 4.

Dijkstra, J.K., Cillessen A. H. N., Lindenberg, S. &. Veenstra, R. (2009) ‘Basking in Reflected Glory and Its Limits: Why Adolescents Hang Out With Popular Peers’. Poster presented at Society for Research in Child Development. Denver, United States of America, April 2 – 4.

Dijkstra, J.K. Lindenberg, S., Bakker, A., & Veenstra, R. (2008) ‘Hierarchical versus Egalitarian Cliques. The Role of Status Distribution within Cliques in Similarity, Benefits, and Antisocial Behavior. Paper presented and organizer/chair of symposium ‘The Role of Peers within Peer Networks’ at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Würzburg, Germany, July 13 – 17.

Dijkstra, J.K., Sijtsema, J.J., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2008) ‘“Getting Along” and “Getting Ahead”. Conflicting Demands and Helpful Behaviors in Adolescence’. Paper presented at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Würzburg, Germany, July 13–17.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2008). ‘Beyond the Classroom Norm: The Influence of Bullying of Popular Adolescents on Peer Acceptance and Rejection’. Paper presented at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Würzburg, Germany, July 13–17.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Hodges, E.V.E, & Veenstra, R. (2008). ‘I Got a Gun. Selection and Influence Effect on Weapon Carrying in Schools’. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence. Chicago, United States of America, March 6–9.

Sentse, M. Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Ormel, J. & Veenstra, R. (2008). ‘How do Pubertal Timing and Peer Associations Moderate the Impact of Parental Under- and Overprotection on Antisocial Behavior’. Paper presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence. Chicago, United States of America, March 6–9.

Sentse, M., Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Ormel, J. & Veenstra, R. (2007). ‘Wanting autonomy, being controlled, and antisocial behaviour: A misfit between Parents and Adolescents?’ Paper presented at Globalization, Inequality, and the Life Course Conference. Groningen, the Netherlands, September 1–2.

Dijkstra, J.K., Cillessen, A.H., Lindenberg, S. & Veenstra, R. (2007). ‘Status of affection: Why adolescents want to hang around with popular peers’. Paper presented at Symposium on Developmental Processes in the Peer Context. Turku, Finland, August, 9–10.

Dijkstra, J.K., Sijtsema, J.J., Veenstra, R., Lindenberg, S. (2007). ‘Being liked or disliked: A dual perspective on acceptance and rejection of popular adolescents by their peers.’ Paper presented at the International Social Network Conference, Sunbelt. Corfu, Greece, May 1 – 16.

Dijkstra, J.K., Cillessen, A.H., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2007). ‘Who is hot and who is not: The relation of popularity with same-gender and cross-gender likeability’. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development. Boston, United States of America, March 29 – April 1.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2007). ‘Popular adolescents and (non)affiliated peers. (Dis)similarity in antisocial behavior for different types of relationships’. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development. Boston, United States of America, March 29 – April 1.

Veenstra, R., & Dijkstra, J.K. (2004) ‘The impact of bad behavior. For whom are antisocial behavior, bullying, or aggression related to positive outcomes?’. Poster presented at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Ghent, Belgium,  July 11–15.

Dijkstra, J.K., & Veenstra, R. (2004) ‘Positive or negative status within the peer group? Main and interaction effects of aggression, bullying, and prosocial skills in a sample of preadolescent boys and girls’. Paper presented at the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Ghent, Belgium,  July 11–15.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2011). Delinquency in Peer Networks. The Role of Gender. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Leiden, the Netherlands, June 17.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2011). Introduction movie Elephant. An invited lecture for Studium Generale, University of Groningen. Groningen, the Netherlands, February 28. 

Dijkstra, J.K. ‘Nieuw geld, nieuwe kansen. Studie naar de rol van leeftijdsgenoten in risicogedrag onder jongeren’ (2010). Utrecht: Peer Relations Onderzoekers bijeenkomst (PRO). December 6.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2010). Organizer and chair of session Criminality at Dag van de Sociologie. Groningen. Nederlandse Sociologische Vereniging. June 10.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2009). ‘Who is Hot and Who is Not.’ Colloquium Sociology, Tilburg

Dijkstra, J.K. & Veenstra, R. (2008). ‘Wapenbezit onder jongeren’. Paper to present at  Seminar Sociale Netwerk Analyse, WODC/Politie Academie. Scheveningen, the Netherlands, October 30

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Hodges, E.V.E, & Veenstra, R. (2008). ‘Wapenbezit onder jongeren. Selectie of invloed’. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Leiden, the Netherlands, June 19-20.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., Hodges, E.V.E, & Veenstra, R. (2008). ‘I Got a Gun. Selection and Influence Effect on Weapon Carrying in Schools’. Paper presented at symposium Dynamics of Peer Relations. Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, March 19-20.

Dijkstra, J.K., Veenstra, R. & Lindenberg, S. (2007). ‘Who is Hot and Who is Not’. Paper presented at the TRAILS Live Lab. Groningen, the Netherlands, November 17.

Veenstra, R. & Dijkstra, J.K. (2007). ‘Zoeken naar alternatieven…Doorbreken van vicieuze cirkels’. Paper presented at the Onderwijs Research Dagen. Groningen, the Netherlands, October, 18.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2007). Populariteit, antisociaal gedrag, en leeftijdsgenoten: De aantrekkingskracht van populaire jongeren. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Leiden, the Netherlands, June 14.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S., & Veenstra, R. (2007). ‘Who sets the norm. the influence of popular adolescents on the acceptance and rejection of bullying’. Paper presented at the Onderwijs Research Dagen. Groningen, the Netherlands, June, 6-8.

Dijkstra, J.K. (2007). ‘Zijn jongens agressiever?’ An invited lecture for Studium Generale, University of Groningen. Groningen, the Netherlands, April 12. 

Dijkstra, J.K., Veenstra, R. & Lindenberg, S. (2006). ‘On Top of the Hierarchy:
De Relatie tussen Populariteit en Antisociaal Gedrag’. Paper presented at the TRAILS Forumdag. Groningen, the Netherlands, December 12.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S. & Veenstra, R. (2006). ‘On Top of the Hierarchy. De relatie tussen antisociaal gedrag, populariteit, en netwerken van jongeren’. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Leiden, the Netherlands, June 23.

Dijkstra, J.K. & Veenstra, R. (2006). ‘Van verworpen kind tot rolmodel? De veranderende positie van antisociale jongeren aan het begin van de adolescentie’. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Leiden, the Netherlands, June 23.

Dijkstra, J.K. & Miedema, S. (2006). ‘Het Publiek Domein als Conflictueuze Interactieruimte. Informele strategieën voor het vermijden van conflicten in het publiek domein’. Paper presented at the Dag van de Sociologie (NSV). Tilburg, the Netherlands, June 8.

Dijkstra, J.K., Veenstra, R. & Lindenberg, S. (2005). ‘Ontwikkeling van antisociaal gedrag. Invloed van leeftijdsgenoten en prosociaal gedrag’. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Den Haag, the Netherlands, June 16.

Dijkstra, J.K., Lindenberg, S. & Veenstra, R. (2005). ‘Het effect van helpen en pesten op de positie van jongeren in de klas’. Paper presented at the TRAILS Symposium. Groningen, the Netherlands, February, 2.

Dijkstra, J.K., Veenstra, R. & Lindenberg, S. (2004). ‘Het effect van prosociaal en antisociaal gedrag op de status van jongeren in de klas’. Paper presented at the TRAILS Geestkrachtdag. Rotterdam, the Netherlands, September 22.

Dijkstra, J.K., Veenstra, R., De Winter, A.F., Lindenberg, S., Ormel, H., & Verhulst, F.C. (2004). ‘Het effect van agressie op de positie van jongeren binnen hun leeftijdsgroep’. Paper presented at the Nederlandse Verenging voor Kriminologie. Den Haag, the Netherlands, June 17.

 Dr. Jan Kornelis Dijkstra (2010) ‘Belonging and Status in Peer Networks as Crucial Factors for Understanding Peer Influence Processes in the Realm of Adolescent Risk Behavior.’ Funded by NWO Vernieuwingsimpuls VENI. Project number 451-10-012. Budget € 250.000.

 Prof. dr Wilma Vollebergh, dr Jan Kornelis Dijkstra, dr René Veenstra, & dr Zeena Harakeh  (2010) ‘The group dynamics of adolescent risk behavior.’ Funded by NWO Youth & Family Program. Project number 431-09-027. Budget: € 441.850.

 Winner of the Jacques van Nieuwstadt-prijs for Lecturer of the year of the Sociology Department (2009-2011)

 Lecturer of the year in the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences (2010)

 Winner of the thesis award from the Department of Sociology of the University of Groningen

 Winner of the thesis award of the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Kriminologie (NvK).

 Society for Research in Child Development

 Journal of Research on Adolescence (consulting editor)

 Social Development

 Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology

 Criminology

 Journal of Adolescence

 Developmental Psychology

 Journal of Youth and Adolescence

 Social Networks

 Tijdschrift voor Criminologie

 Britta Ruschoff. Project ‘School-to-work transition: Predicting social network building and occupational success from adolescent popularity’. Together with Siegwart Lindenberg and René Veenstra

 Kim Pattiselanno. Project ‘The importance of clique-characteristics for peer influencing.’ Funded by NWO Youth & Family Program. Project number 431-09-027. Together with René Veenstra, Christian Steglich, and Zeena Harakeh

 Aart Franken. Project ‘The importance of individual characteristics for peer influencing.’ Funded by NWO Youth & Family Program. Project number 431-09-027. Together with Wilma Vollebergh and Zeena Harakeh

In the first year of sociology I give the course Primaire Sociale Orde. In this course, students get an introduction in sociological topics such as, reciprocity, solidarity, and social capital (see overview). Further, I coordinate the course Orientation on Research for first year Honours College students (see overview). In the Master program Criminology and Safety, I am involved in the course Criminology and Safety; Theories.

 Marjolein Kolstein (2007). ‘Blijven pesters pesten en slachtoffers gepest worden? Een longitudinaal onderzoek naar de stabiliteit van pestgedrag en slachtofferschap onder jonge adolescenten’.

 Wouter Matser (2007). ‘In or Out. Het effect van gedragsnormen en populariteit op de relaties tussen agressief en prosociaal gedrag en peer acceptatie en verwerping’.

 Pascal Spijkerman (2008). ‘Evaluatie Regionale Uitbuiting Interventie Team. Uitbuiting en de aanpak ervan in de (context van) de politieregio Groningen’.

 Renate de Wit (2008). ‘Geweldscriminaliteit in Utrecht. Een analyse van de kenmerken van jonge mannen uit overlastgevende, zwaar overlastgevende en criminele jeugdgroepen ten aanzien van de omvang en ernst van geweldscriminaliteit’.

 Arjen Bakker (2008). ‘Statusverdeling in cliques. Een onderzoek naar de rol van de statushiërarchie binnen vriendschapsgroepen’.

 Jeanique Ham (2009). ‘The relation between academic performance and popularity in adolescence: The role of school track, class norm and time spending’.

 Annelies van der Haar (2009). ‘Trajecten van antisociaal gedrag. Een onderzoek naar autoriteitsconflict, heimelijk, en openlijk antisociaal gedrag’

 Mayke Bosman (2009). ‘Jeugdcriminaliteit in Noordoost Friesland. Het effect van individuele en contextuele factoren nader bekeken’.

 Mariëtte van Denderen (2009). ‘Kinderpornografisch materiaal op Schiphol: de aanpak van personen die op een luchthaven kinderpornografisch materiaal bezitten en invoeren’.

 Jorrit Bloemendaal (2009). ‘Sportparticipatie, antisociaal gedrag & alcoholgebruik in de adolescentiefase. Verschilt het effect van sportparticipatie op antisociaal gedrag en alcoholgebruik per type sport?’.

 Maaike Walter (2009). ‘Lage SES, hoog gewicht? Een longitudinaal onderzoek naar de relatie tussen sociaal economische status en overgewicht bij adolescenten’.

 Sophie Oostra (2010). ‘Slachtoffers van Mensenhandel in de Prostitutiesector’.

 Michiel Zwaan (2010). ‘Competition and Scarcity. Moderating Effects of Reproduction Related Conditions on the Status-Aggression Link among Adolescents’.

 Dorina Smid (2010) ‘Terug van weggeweest. Belemmerende en bevorderende factoren bij terugplaatsing van een leerling van Rebound Hoogeveen in het regulier voortgezet onderwijs.’

 Lieuwe Zijlstra (2010). 'The relation between the 5HT_2A serotonin receptor gene and popularity. The TRAILS study'. (bachelor from Honorary Program)

 Kim Patisselanno (2010) ‘Ik ben zat, wie ben jij? Een onderzoek naar de sociale relaties binnen studentenhuizen en het drinkgedrag van individuele studenten.’

 Laura Louwes  (2010) 'Keep off the grass? De relatie tussen middelengebruik en schoolprestaties van Nederlandse middelbare-schoolleerlingen.’

 Julien Cagnart  (2011) 'Nuchter bekeken: risico- en beschermende factoren bij alcoholconsumptie onder Nederlandse jongeren.'

 Ashwin Rambaran (2011) ‘Similarity in Friendship Networks: Selection and Influence Processes in adolescents’ risk attitudes and the roles of clothing and music preferences.’

 Chaïm la Roi (2011) ‘The effects of parental education, parental occupation, and family income on adolescent prosocial behavior. Considering the mediating role of motives. The TRAILS study.’

 Marit Boonstra (2011) ‘Mannelijke meisjes. Onderzoek naar get verband tussen masculiene kenmerken en agressief gedrag en gewelddadig gedrag bij meisjes’.

 Jolyn Kersten (2011) ‘Veelplegende daders onder de loep genomen. Criminele carrières van niet-veelplegende en veelplegende jongeren uit het geboortecohort 1984.

 Michiel Spoor (in progress)

There are some news articles about my research, which you can find below.

 RuG persbericht ‘Populaire klasgenoten zijn niet altijd aardig’

 RuG opinie  ‘Antisociaal gedrag kan helpen om status te krijgen of te behouden’

 Kennislink ‘Populaire puber is stoer en dominant’

 Kennislink Facta ‘Puberstrijd om populariteit’

 NRC Handelsblad ‘Wie we stom vinden en wie juist leuk is’

 Psychologie magazine ‘Wie is het populairst?’

 Didaktief ‘Aantrekkelijk en asociaal maakt populair’

 J/M ‘Slim + rebels = populair’

 Decaan&Mentor ‘Liever leuk dan populair?’

 Adams Appel ‘Jongens niet agressiever dan meisjes’

 Member of Examination Board Sociology