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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Feb 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Adolesc Health. 2015 Nov 11;58(2):125–133. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.09.026
CB prevalence main study objective No
Term Used Cyberbullying victimization
QRT Score (of 42 possible points) 24
Sample 1,972 students from 14 middle and high schools in North Carolina assessed 6 weeks into the school year
Demographics Age range 11–18 (M = 13.89, SD = 1.92); 52% female; 73% white, 27% other.
Assessment Tool Author designed survey not previously piloted or validated, 2-items to assess harassing emails and texts from students in school “since school began.” Response options: 0 times, 1–2 times, 3–5 times, 6–9 times, and 10 or more times. (Cronbach’s α = .767).
CB criteria Binary composite score created; any victimization in past 6 weeks
CB Prevalence Victim: 12%