Cybervictimization Scale Test

Understand how often and how severely you face online harassment in about 7 minutes. This 38 item scale flags key risks fast to guide support and prevention.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

13/24

Prior Cybervictimization Experience (PCE)

Measures how frequently and intensely the person has experienced cybervictimization in the past.

Low

Moderate

High

8 – 13: Low | 14 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 24: High

A score of 13 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively limited prior experiences of cybervictimization compared with higher scores on this scale.

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9/18

Digital Immersion (DI)

Digital Immersion measures how strongly a person is engaged in online communication and the broader digital environment.

Low immersion

Moderate immersion

High immersion

6 – 9: Low immersion | 10 – 14: Moderate immersion | 15 – 18: High immersion

A score of 9 indicates low digital immersion, suggesting relatively limited day-to-day involvement in online interactions compared with higher scorers.

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20/24

Protective Strategies (PS)

Measures how effectively a person uses self-protective behaviors to reduce negative outcomes in online interactions.

Low

Moderate

High

8 – 13: Low | 14 – 18: Moderate | 19 – 24: High

A score of 20 falls in the High range, indicating well-developed defensive strategies that generally help limit exposure and impact of cyber harassment.

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31/48

Provocative Behavior (PB)

Assesses how much a person’s online actions may create conditions that increase the likelihood of cybervictimization.

Low

Moderate

High

16 – 26: Low | 27 – 37: Moderate | 38 – 48: High

A score of 31 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some behaviors that could increase exposure to online harassment or fraud, though not at the highest level.

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54/114

Cybervictimization (C)

This scale measures how often and how severely a person experiences online harassment and other forms of cybervictimization.

Low vulnerability

Moderate vulnerability

High vulnerability

38 – 63: Low vulnerability | 64 – 88: Moderate vulnerability | 89 – 114: High vulnerability

A score of 54 falls in the Low vulnerability range, suggesting relatively infrequent or less severe experiences of cybervictimization compared with higher scores.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Frequent social media users

41%OF USERS

People who spend a lot of time online and want to understand whether harassment, trolling, or unwanted contact is happening to them more than they realize.

Students facing online drama

33%OF USERS

Teens and young adults dealing with group chats, rumors, or cyberbullying who want a clearer picture of how often it occurs and how severe it feels.

Clients in counseling support

26%OF USERS

People already feeling stressed, anxious, or unsafe because of online conflicts who take the test to help guide next steps in coping and protection.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Experience of previous cybervictimization (Eopc)

Average

18.1

Normal range

15.3 — 20.9

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Digital Immersion (DI)

Average

9.8

Normal range

8 — 11.7

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Defensive Strategies (DS)

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16.2

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14.2 — 18.2

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Provocative Behavior (PB)

Average

37.7

Normal range

31.9 — 43.4

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Cybervictimization Scale (CS)

Average

76.8

Normal range

63.4 — 90.1

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114

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures how often and how severely a person experiences negative or harmful events in online settings. It covers a range of behaviors, from unwanted messages to intimidation, exploitation, or fraud.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults who use online platforms and digital communication. It may be used in clinical, educational, or research settings to screen for exposure to online harassment.

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

Completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire includes 38 items.

How should responses be answered?

Answer each item based on personal experience within the time frame stated in the instructions. Select the response that most closely matches frequency or severity, and avoid leaving items blank when possible.

How are results used?

Results summarize the level and pattern of online victimization and can help guide follow-up assessment and support planning. Scores are not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Cybervictimization Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to assess self-reported experiences of online victimization and related distress. The Cybervictimization Scale provides a structured way to quantify the frequency and perceived impact of unwanted or harmful digital interactions in everyday internet use.

Developed by David P. Farrington, it includes 38 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Items sample a range of cybervictimization experiences (e.g., harassment, intimidation, deception, or other hostile online behaviors) and can be used to support clinical case formulation, monitor change over time, and inform risk management and intervention planning. When interpreting results, clinicians should consider contextual factors (platform norms, relationship dynamics, and co-occurring offline stressors) and integrate findings with collateral information as appropriate; the Cybervictimization Scale is not a standalone diagnostic tool.

Author: David P. Farrington

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

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