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

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

  • By

  • Rosana Fanucci Silva Ramos

  • Wanderlei Abadio de Oliveira

  • Claudio Romualdo

  • Makilim Nunes Baptista

  • Luciana Bertoldi Nucci

  • José Eugenio Rodríguez-Fernández

  • Laura Soares da Silva

  • Evelin Moreira Freires

  • Amanda Severo Lins Vitta

  • Fernando Ferreira Semolini

  • Adriana Scatena

  • Denise De Micheli

  • André Luiz Monezi Andrade

  • May 5, 2026

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Objective:

To develop and validate the Scale of Cyberbullying and Online Aggressive Conduct (SCOAC) for identifying cyberbullying and online aggression among Brazilian adolescents.

Key Findings:
  • EFA indicated a KMO of 0.890 and explained 72.4% of variance.
  • A final 3-factor solution (Threat; Defamation/Exposure; Emotional Problems) with 17 items was confirmed in CFA.
  • High reliability of SCOAC (total α=0.915; total ω=0.919).
  • Total SCOAC score correlated with FCBVS (ρ = 0.649).
  • 29.9% of participants showed signs of CYB, linked to greater emotional distress and impulsivity.
Interpretation:

The SCOAC demonstrates a stable structure and high reliability, providing strong evidence of validity and good screening accuracy for identifying cyberbullying and online aggression among adolescents in various settings.

Limitations:
  • The study is limited to a specific demographic of Brazilian adolescents.
  • Potential biases in self-reported data.
  • Lack of diversity in the sample may limit generalizability.
Conclusion:

The SCOAC is a brief and practical tool for identifying cyber risks among adolescents, with implications for early intervention and evaluation of prevention programs.

Original Source(s)

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

  • by Rosana Fanucci Silva Ramos, Wanderlei Abadio de Oliveira, Claudio Romualdo, Makilim Nunes Baptista, Luciana Bertoldi Nucci, José Eugenio Rodríguez-Fernández, Laura Soares da Silva, Evelin Moreira Freires, Amanda Severo Lins Vitta, Fernando Ferreira Semolini, Adriana Scatena, Denise De Micheli, André Luiz Monezi Andrade

  • May 5, 2026

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