Revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire – OBVQ
Measures the nature, prevalence, and forms of bullying and victimization in school environments.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Revised Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire – OBVQ was developed by Dan Olweus (1996). It is designed to measure Bullying and Victimization. The scale is intended for use with Students (children and adolescents).
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 28 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Victim Scale, Bully Scale.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Victim Scale | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 | 14 |
| Bully Scale | 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28 | 14 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not in the last couple of months, 2 = Once or twice in the last couple of months, 3 = 2 or 3 times a month, 4 = About once a week, 5 = Several times a week.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of .80-.90.
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.