Cyberbullying and Cyber Victimisation: A Literature Review of Assessment Instruments

Milićević, Milena (2022) Cyberbullying and Cyber Victimisation: A Literature Review of Assessment Instruments. In: International Scientific Thematic Conference Children and the Challenges of the Digital Environment, Palić, 16-17 June 2022. Institute of Criminological and Sociological Research, Belgrade, pp. 117-136. ISBN 978-86-80756-48-6

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Abstract

The knowledge regarding cyberbullying and its consequences has increased during the past two decades. A more detailed insight into the characteristics of cyberbullying and cyber victimisation requires a significant diversity of measures. However, no agreement on the best measurement method has been reached. The present literature review aimed to identify and present the instruments and measures constructed and utilised to assess cyberbullying and/or cyber victimisation. A systematic search identied 2031 publications. Thee selection process resulted in 11 assessment instruments, which were analysed. According to the findings, the starting point in the construction or adaptation of assessment instruments specifc to our context should be a consistent, enhanced and standardised definition of cyberbullying comparable to the ones used worldwide, followed by the precise criteria for the representativeness of the target population and carefully considered both socio-cultural factors and the time frame. Finally, it is necessary to conduct comprehensive statistical analyzes in order to develop and verify the psychometric properties of the cyberbullying assessment tool that would be adequate for the assessment of this phenomenon in Serbia.

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