Cyberbullying and Online Aggression Survey (Cyberbullying Victimization and Offending Scales)
Measures the frequency of cyberbullying victimization and offending behaviors among adolescents over the past 30 days.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Cyberbullying and Online Aggression Survey (Cyberbullying Victimization and Offending Scales) was developed by Justin W. Patchin & Sameer Hinduja (2006). It is designed to measure Cyberbullying victimization and offending. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents (aged 12-17).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Cyberbullying Victimization Scale, Cyberbullying Offending Scale.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberbullying Victimization Scale | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 | 9 |
| Cyberbullying Offending Scale | 10,11,12,13,14 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Never, 1 = Once or twice, 2 = A few times, 3 = Many times, 4 = Every day.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 36. Interpretation guidelines:
- No involvement: 0 – 0
- Low involvement: 1 – 10
- Moderate involvement: 11 – 25
- High involvement: 26 – 36
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in the source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.