Setting the Record Straight – SRS
Measures self-reported bullying and victimization behaviors alongside perceived peer perceptions of these behaviors in children and adolescents.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Setting the Record Straight – SRS was developed by Neil F. Gottheil & Eric F. Dubow (2001). It is designed to measure Bullying and Victimization. The scale is intended for use with Children and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 30 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Self-Report Victimization, Self-Report Bullying, Perceived Peer Perception Victimization, Perceived Peer Perception Bullying.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Report Victimization | 2,4,6,10,14,16,18,22,24,30 | 10 |
| Self-Report Bullying | 8,12,20,26,28 | 5 |
| Perceived Peer Perception Victimization | 1,3,5,9,13,15,17,21,23,29 | 10 |
| Perceived Peer Perception Bullying | 7,11,19,25,27 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous True/False format.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:
- Total score range (higher scores indicate higher levels of bullying, victimization, or perceived peer reputation): 0 – 30
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.