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Cyberbullying Vulnerability Scale (CK-22)

Cyberbullying Vulnerability Scale (CK-22) Test

Learn your risk of becoming a target of online bullying in about 4 minutes. Get a clear profile of key vulnerability factors to guide prevention, support, and safer digital habits.

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October 2, 2025

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2/46

Cyberbullying Vulnerability (CV)

Measures how vulnerable a person is to becoming a target of cyberbullying and related online harassment in digital environments.

Low vulnerability

High vulnerability

0 – 18: Low vulnerability | 19 – 46: High vulnerability

A score of 2 falls in the Low vulnerability range, suggesting relatively low susceptibility to cyberbullying in typical online interactions.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Teens active on social media

44%OF USERS

They take it to understand how their online habits and reactions might increase the chance of being targeted by harassment.

Parents and caregivers

32%OF USERS

They use it to gauge vulnerability factors and decide how to talk about boundaries, privacy, and support if bullying occurs.

Educators and counselors

24%OF USERS

They take it to quickly identify who may need extra protection and to plan prevention or support activities.

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Vulnerability to Cyberbullying (VtC)

Average

23.8

Normal range

15.3 — 32.2

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It estimates vulnerability to becoming a target of cyberbullying. It focuses on personal factors linked to online behavior, perception of risk, and typical responses to hostile interactions.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for adolescents and adults who use social networks or online communication platforms. It may be used in counseling, educational settings, and research.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 21 items.

How should responses be provided?

Answer each item based on typical behavior and usual reactions rather than a single incident. Select the option that best matches the usual pattern.

How should results be used?

Results describe relative vulnerability levels and can guide prevention and support planning. They are not a clinical diagnosis and should be interpreted in context.

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Vulnerability to Cyberbullying, VC-22 Test

Cyberbullying Vulnerability Scale (CK-22) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure screens for perceived susceptibility to online harassment and related risk factors in digital contexts. The Cyberbullying Vulnerability Scale (CK-22) is intended to support identification of individuals who may benefit from closer monitoring, preventive guidance, or supportive intervention.

The instrument includes 21 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items query self-perceptions and behaviors in online situations where bullying may occur, generating a brief profile of vulnerability indicators that can inform clinical, educational, or research decision-making.

The Cyberbullying Vulnerability Scale (CK-22) is attributed to Peter K. Smith and Sameer Hinduja. Results should be interpreted in context and integrated with collateral information and clinical judgment rather than used as a standalone diagnostic determination.

Author: Peter K. Smith, Sameer Hinduja

Literature: Patchin, J. W., & Hinduja, S. Cyberbullying and self-esteem. Journal of School Health. 2010.; Kowalski, R. M., Giumetti, G. W., Schroeder, A. N., & Lattanner, M. R. Bullying in the digital age: a critical review and meta-analysis of cyberbullying research among youth. Psychological Bulletin. 2014.

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