NCJ Number
248129
Journal
Aggression and Violent Behavior Volume: 19 Issue: 4 Dated: July/August 2014 Pages: 423-434
Date Published
August 2014
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This paper presents the results of a review of research that used bullying and cyberbullying measurement strategies.
Abstract
This review of research that used bullying and cyberbullying measurement strategies found that a majority of the studies used differing terminology in the measurement strategies, used student self-report as the primary reporting method; and included verbal forms of bullying in item content. The review also found that 11 of the measures used in the studies included a definition of bullying and 13 of them used the term "bullying" in the measure. In addition, the review found that very few of the measurement strategies included analysis of components of bullying such as repetition, power imbalance, aggression, and intent to harm. The primary purpose of this review of bullying measurement strategies was to gain a better understanding of how bullying behaviors are assessed. A search of multiple online databases identified 41 measurement strategies that were used between 1985 and 2012 that met all the criteria for inclusion in the review. The findings from the review indicate that general inconsistencies exist between and among bullying measurement strategies and that these inconsistencies can make it difficult for researchers to compare prevalence rates calculated with different strategies. Study limitations are discussed. Tables and references