Development and validation of a scale of cyberbullying and online aggressive conduct in Brazilian adolescents

Category	Detail
Condition	Cyberbullying (CYB)
Key Mechanisms	Emotional and social violence via online platforms aimed at intimidation, defamation, embarrassment, or exclusion.
Target Population	Adolescents aged 11-17 years in Brazil.
Care Setting	School and clinical settings.

Development of the Scale of Cyberbullying and Online Aggressive Conduct (SCOAC) with high reliability (α=0.915).
SCOAC confirmed a 3-factor solution: Threat, Defamation/Exposure, Emotional Problems.
29.9% of participants showed signs of CYB, correlating with emotional distress and impulsivity.
Strong evidence of validity with high correlations to established measures of cybervictimization and emotional distress.
ROC analysis indicated good screening accuracy (AUC=0.85) for identifying CYB.

Utilize the SCOAC for screening and identifying experiences of cyberbullying among adolescents.

Implement intervention programs based on SCOAC findings to address emotional and psychosocial issues.

Regularly assess adolescents using the SCOAC to track changes in cyberbullying experiences and related emotional health.

Monitor for increased emotional distress, impulsivity, and substance involvement in adolescents identified at risk for CYB.

Adolescents aged 11-17 years, particularly those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Early identification of CYB can facilitate timely interventions to improve emotional and psychosocial outcomes.

Incorporate SCOAC in routine assessments for adolescents in educational and clinical settings.
Engage parents in discussions about online safety and monitoring of their children's internet use.
Provide training for educators and mental health professionals on recognizing and addressing cyberbullying.

Clinical Scorecard: Creation and assessment of a scale for measuring cyberbullying and online aggression among Brazilian youth