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Recommended Instruments for Analyzing Cyber Dating Violence: A Systematic Review
Ainize Martínez Soto1, Izaskun Ibabe1
1Universidad del País Vasco (Spain).
The Spanish Journal of Psychology
|January 20, 2022
Summary
Cyber dating violence, a growing concern, requires reliable measurement tools. This study identified three validated scales—Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire, Technology-facilitated Abuse in Relationships Scale, and CARPA—for assessing this issue in young people.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Cyber dating violence is an increasing problem with significant health implications for adolescents and young adults.
- Understanding and measuring cyber dating violence is crucial for addressing its impact.
- Existing measurement tools vary widely in their terminology, constructs, and psychometric properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze measurement instruments for cyber dating violence in adolescents and young adults.
- To identify the most suitable and psychometrically sound tools for assessing cyber dating violence.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for researchers and practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of measurement instruments for cyber dating violence was conducted.
- Twenty-four instruments were analyzed for differences in terms, constructs, dimensions, and measurement attributes.
- Methodological quality was evaluated using COSMIN guidelines to assess psychometric properties.
Main Results:
- Significant heterogeneity was found among the 24 analyzed measurement instruments.
- Methodological quality varied considerably across the instruments.
- Three scales demonstrated recommendable psychometric properties: Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire, Technology-facilitated Abuse in Relationships Scale, and CARPA.
Conclusions:
- Validated measurement tools are essential for accurately assessing cyber dating violence.
- The Cyber Dating Abuse Questionnaire, Technology-facilitated Abuse in Relationships Scale, and CARPA are recommended, with selection dependent on age and cultural context.
- Further research should focus on refining and validating instruments for diverse populations.
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