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Student Sociocultural Safety Index

Student Sociocultural Safety Index Test

Understand how safe teens feel at school and their exposure to harmful pressures in about 7 minutes. Fast, 35-item screening helps spot risks early and guide targeted support.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

25/32

Virtual Autization (VA)

Measures a student's tendency to prefer impersonal, virtual communication and reduced effectiveness of face-to-face social interaction in the school environment.

Low

Elevated

8 – 14: Low | 15 – 32: Elevated

A score of 25 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a stronger preference for impersonal communication and a higher risk of reduced social engagement at school.

example score

16/24

Disintegration (D)

Measures how strongly a student’s personal characteristics mismatch the demands and norms of the school environment, affecting integration and interaction productivity.

Low disintegration

Elevated disintegration

6 – 18: Low disintegration | 19 – 24: Elevated disintegration

A score of 16 falls in the Low disintegration range, suggesting generally adequate fit with the school environment and relatively few signs of alienation or interaction difficulties.

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23/28

Vulnerability (V)

Measures how exposed a student is to sociocultural risks at school linked to passivity, suggestibility, and sensitivity to social influence.

Lower vulnerability

Higher vulnerability

7 – 20: Lower vulnerability | 21 – 28: Higher vulnerability

A score of 23 falls in the higher vulnerability range, suggesting greater susceptibility to negative social influences and less effective coping in the school environment.

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90/140

Sociocultural Safety Index (SSI)

Measures a student's overall sociocultural safety in the school environment, reflecting protection from negative influences and integration into the school community.

Low safety

Moderate safety

High safety

35 – 69: Low safety | 70 – 104: Moderate safety | 105 – 140: High safety

A score of 90 indicates a moderate level of sociocultural safety, suggesting generally adequate adaptation and protection with some areas that may benefit from additional support.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use it for quick screening to spot students who may feel unsafe, pressured, or at risk in the school environment.

Teachers and homeroom mentors

34%OF USERS

They take it to monitor classroom climate and identify where prevention and support efforts should be strengthened.

Youth program coordinators

25%OF USERS

They use it in social and educational projects to map sociocultural risks and plan targeted interventions for teens.

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

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Virtual Autization (VA)

Average

15.3

Normal range

12.3 — 18.2

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Disintegration (D)

Average

12.3

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9.2 — 15.5

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Vulnerability (V)

Average

13.7

Normal range

10.4 — 17

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Index of Sociocultural Security (IoSS)

Average

62.6

Normal range

49.7 — 75.5

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max.

140

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for sociocultural risk factors in the school environment, including perceived safety, peer pressure, and exposure to negative influences. It is used to identify areas where support may be needed.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents in school settings. It is suitable for use in educational and youth support contexts.

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

Estimated completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire includes 35 items.

How should items be answered?

Each item should be answered based on typical experiences in the school setting. Responses should be completed without extended discussion to preserve consistency.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores are calculated using the author’s scoring key and are best used for preliminary screening and monitoring. Results should be considered alongside other information because normative reference values may be limited.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Index of Sociocultural Safety for Schoolchildren Test

Student Sociocultural Safety Index Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is designed to support screening of perceived sociocultural safety and related risk factors in school settings. The Student Sociocultural Safety Index can be used to identify areas where a student may experience vulnerability to negative influences within the educational environment.

The instrument consists of 35 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Items assess students’ perceptions of safety, social pressure, and other contextual stressors that may inform preventive planning and targeted supports. As with any screening tool, results from the Student Sociocultural Safety Index should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical judgment and collateral information; authorship is attributed to Urie Bronfenbrenner.

Author: Urie Bronfenbrenner

Literature: Cohen, J., McCabe, E. M., Michelli, N. M., & Pickeral, T. School climate: Research, policy, practice, and teacher education. Teachers College Record. 2009.

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