@article{ref1,
title="Measuring the youth bullying experience: a systematic review of the psychometric properties of available instruments",
journal="Journal of school health",
year="2014",
author="Vessey, Judith and Strout, Tania D. and Difazio, Rachel L. and Walker, Allison",
volume="84",
number="12",
pages="819-843",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Bullying is a significant problem in schools and measuring this concept remains problematic. The purposes of this study were to (1) identify the published self-report measures developed to assess youth bullying; (2) evaluate their psychometric properties and instrument characteristics; and (3) evaluate the quality of identified psychometric papers evaluating youth bullying measures. <br><br>METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was conducted using 4 electronic databases. Data extraction and appraisal of identified instruments were completed using a standardized method and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. <br><br>RESULTS: Thirty-one articles describing 27 self-report instruments were evaluated in our analysis. Quality assessments ranged from 18% to 91%, with 6 papers reaching or exceeding a quality score of 75%. Limited evidence supporting the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of existing youth bullying measures was identified. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Evidence supporting the psychometric soundness of the instruments identified was limited. Many measures were in early development and additional evaluation is necessary to validate their psychometric properties. A pool of instruments possesses acceptable initial psychometric dependability for selected assessment purposes. These findings have significant implications for assessing youth bullying and designing and evaluating school-based interventions.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4391",
doi="10.1111/josh.12210",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/josh.12210"
}