Abstract
The study developed and validated a cyberbullying victimization scale by using a mixed-method approach. We generated 26 statements on cyberbullying via a literature review and concept mapping. We then modified these statements based on a qualitative expert review and Delphi survey and tested the reliability and validity of the scale. Exploratory factor analysis yielded 14 items, with a reliability of 0.80. We divided the scale into three subscales: verbal and sexual attacks, intrusiveness and social exclusion, and threat and extortion. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the three-factor model for this scale and presented an adequate-to-high model fit. This scale significantly correlated with all six external criteria and encompassed the essential elements of cyberbullying victimization and its unique features.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 106744 |
Journal | Children and Youth Services Review |
Volume | 144 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF-2018S1A5A2A01034744).
Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords
- Adolescents
- Cyberbullying
- Scale development
- South Korea
- Victimization