Description

The Nature and Extent of Bullying in Schools Scale is an assessment tool used to measure the nature and scope of bullying in school environments. The scale examines various forms of bullying—including physical, verbal, social, and cyber harassment—and helps identify the characteristics of bullying among students.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data collected through this scale can be used to understand bullying patterns in schools. This information supports the development of prevention and intervention strategies aimed at reducing bullying and improving the overall school climate.

Objective

The primary objective of the Nature and Extent of Bullying in Schools Scale is to provide reliable and valid data regarding bullying in educational settings. This allows educators and policymakers to better understand students’ needs and design effective intervention and prevention programs.

Scoring

Scoring is based on a 5-point Likert scale, where participants respond according to the frequency and severity of bullying incidents.

References

Olweus, D. (1993). Bullying at School: What We Know and What We Can Do. Blackwell Publishing.

Espelage, D. L., & Swearer, S. M. (2003). Research on School Bullying and Victimization: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go from Here? School Psychology Review, 32(3), 365–383.

Smith, P. K., & Brain, P. (2000). Bullying in Schools: Lessons from Two Decades of Research. Aggressive Behavior, 26(1), 1–9.