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The Peer Victimization in College Survey: Construction and validation.
David A Cole1, Sophia R Lubarsky1, Elizabeth A Nick1
1Department of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University.
Psychological Assessment
|July 3, 2020
Summary
A new survey, the Peer Victimization in College Survey (PVIC), was developed to measure peer victimization among college students. This validated tool helps assess victimization subtypes and inform campus interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Higher Education Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- Colleges face challenges promoting diversity and tolerance.
- Existing measures inadequately assess peer victimization in college settings.
- A validated instrument is needed to understand peer victimization among college students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Peer Victimization in College Survey (PVIC).
- To establish reliable subscales for different types of peer victimization.
- To assess the PVIC's validity and utility in college populations.
Main Methods:
- Empirical item derivation and subscale establishment (Study 1 & 2).
- Validation of convergent, discriminant, and construct validity (Study 3).
- Scaling methods validation and incremental validity assessment (Study 4).
Main Results:
- The PVIC was developed with empirically derived items and intuitive subscales.
- The PVIC demonstrated convergent, discriminant, and construct validity.
- The PVIC showed incremental validity over existing measures and correlated with mental health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The Peer Victimization in College Survey (PVIC) is a valid and reliable measure for college students.
- The PVIC can identify peer victimization subtypes, aiding intervention strategies.
- The PVIC is a valuable tool for research on college student well-being and campus climate.
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