Nils Bejerot
Nils Bejerot was a Swedish criminologist and psychiatrist best known for coining the term 'Stockholm syndrome' following the 1973 bank robbery in Stockholm, where hostages developed an emotional bond with their captors. His insights into criminal psychology and the dynamics of hostage situations have had a lasting impact on the understanding of victim-captor relationships.
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Nils Bejerot was the psychiatrist who coined the term 'Stockholm Syndrome' in relation to the hostage crisis.
Stockholm-Syndrom: Clark Olofsson ist tot
Switzerland· 2025-06-28
Nils Bejerot introduced the term 'Stockholm syndrome' based on the events of the 1973 bank robbery.
Умер шведский грабитель, вдохновивший создание термина “стокгольмский синдром“: 28 июня 2025, 02:39
Kazakhstan· 2025-06-28Nils Bejerot developed the theory of 'Stockholm syndrome' after observing the hostage situation involving Clark Olofsson.
Morreu Clark Olofsson, o criminoso sueco na origem da “síndrome de Estocolmo” | Óbito
Portugal· 2025-06-27
Nils Bejerot was the psychiatrist who explained Kristin Ehnmark's behavior during the hostage situation.
Muere Clark Olofsson, uno de los criminales que inspiró la polémica teoría del ‘síndrome de Estocolmo’
Panama· 2025-06-27
Nils Bejerot coined the term 'Stockholm syndrome' to explain the affection some captives felt for their hostage-takers.
Criminal who helped inspire Stockholm Syndrome term dies aged 78
United Kingdom· 2025-06-26
