Scale Overview
The Cyberbullying Victimization Scale (CVS) was developed by Chun, JongSerl; Kim, Jinyung; Lee, Serim (2023). It is designed to measure Cyberbullying Victimization. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents (13-17 years).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Verbal and sexual attack, Intrusiveness, Threat and extortion.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Verbal and sexual attack |
1,2,3,4,5 |
5 |
| Intrusiveness |
6,7,8,9,10 |
5 |
| Threat and extortion |
11,12,13,14 |
4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Everyday.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 14 to 56. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Victimization: 14 – 27
- Moderate Victimization: 28 – 41
- High Victimization: 42 – 56
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Overall alpha = 0.80.
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.