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Cyberaggression Questionnaire (CYBA)

Cyberaggression Questionnaire (CYBA) Test

See how online conflict may shift into cyberaggression in teens in about 4 minutes. Nineteen items pinpoint forms like insults, bullying, and provocation for clear, actionable guidance.

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October 2, 2025

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20/44

Verbal-Visual (VV)

Assesses the tendency toward verbal and visual forms of cyberaggression such as insults, threats, anonymous hostile messages, rumor spreading, and false accusations online.

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Moderate

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11 – 21: Low | 22 – 32: Moderate | 33 – 44: High

A score of 20 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively infrequent verbal-visual cyberaggressive behaviors compared with higher scores on this scale.

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17/20

Sexting (S)

Measures the intensity of sexual cyber-aggression related to sending or receiving unwanted sexual messages or images.

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Moderate

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5 – 9: Low | 10 – 14: Moderate | 15 – 20: High

A score of 17 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency toward sexting-related cyber-aggressive behavior in online communication.

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6/12

Impersonation (I)

Measures the tendency to impersonate another person online by using someone else’s identity in digital interactions.

Low

Moderate

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3 – 5: Low | 6 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 12: High

A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional or situational use of impersonation behaviors in online communication.

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61/76

Integrative Cyberaggression Scale (ICS)

Measures the overall tendency toward cyberaggressive behavior across multiple online forms such as impersonation, sexting, and verbal-visual aggression.

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Moderate

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19 – 37: Low | 38 – 56: Moderate | 57 – 76: High

A score of 61 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency toward cyberaggressive behaviors across different online contexts.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use the questionnaire to quickly assess a teen’s online aggression patterns and plan targeted support or prevention work.

Researchers in adolescent behavior

34%OF USERS

They administer it in studies to measure different forms of cyberaggression and analyze links with school and social factors.

Parents and guardians

25%OF USERS

They take it to better understand whether a teenager’s online conflicts may be escalating into aggression and how to respond constructively.

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Verbal-visual (V)

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Normal range

29.9 — 38.1

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Sexting (S)

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9.9

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7.4 — 12.3

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Impersonation (I)

Average

6.5

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4.8 — 8.2

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Integrative Scale of Cyberaggression (ISoC)

Average

44.5

Normal range

35.5 — 53.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the frequency and intensity of aggressive behavior in online communication. It also provides scores for specific forms such as insults, harassment, and provocation.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for adolescents. It may be used in school, counseling, or research settings when online conflict and harmful digital behavior are a concern.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It contains 19 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items are brief and focus on behavior in online settings.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Respondents should answer based on recent typical online behavior, unless a different time frame is provided in the instructions. Responses should reflect what occurs in practice rather than isolated incidents.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Results indicate relative risk and patterns of online aggression across several components. Interpretation should be done by a qualified specialist and combined with other information rather than used as a standalone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Cyberaggression Questionnaire (CYBA) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to assess self-reported cyberaggressive behaviors in adolescents and to support screening of problematic online interactions. The Cyberaggression Questionnaire (CYBA) uses a brief, structured format to characterize the frequency or tendency toward different expressions of aggression in digital contexts.

The instrument contains 19 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items are intended to capture multiple manifestations of online aggression (e.g., insulting, threatening, provoking), yielding an overall indicator that may be used in research or applied school and clinical settings.

The Cyberaggression Questionnaire (CYBA) is attributed here to Brad J. Bushman and Craig A. Anderson. Results should be interpreted within the broader clinical and contextual assessment (including setting, peer dynamics, and risk factors) rather than as a standalone diagnostic determination.

Author: Brad J. Bushman, Craig A. Anderson

Literature: Hinduja, S., & Patchin, J. W. Bullying beyond the schoolyard: preventing and responding to cyberbullying. Corwin Press. 2009.

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