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Coping With Social Media Bashing Scale (CoSMB): Development and Psychometric Testing
Leodoro J Labrague1, Chidozie E Nwafor2
1Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Psychological Reports
|November 14, 2025
Summary
This study introduces the Coping with Social Media Bashing Scale (CoSMB) to assess how students cope with online harassment. The validated 10-item scale identifies
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Social Media Studies
Background:
- Rising social media use correlates with increased online bashing.
- Online bashing negatively impacts student mental health and well-being.
- A need exists for tools to measure coping strategies against online harassment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate the Coping with Social Media Bashing Scale (CoSMB).
- To provide a reliable instrument for assessing student responses to online bashing.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory sequential research design with 1,014 Filipino college students.
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) for scale structure.
- Reliability (Cronbach's alpha) and validity (content, criterion) testing.
Main Results:
- A 10-item scale emerged, comprising 'Assertive Coping' and 'Passive Coping' factors.
- The CoSMB demonstrated excellent validity and high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = .80).
Conclusions:
- The CoSMB is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing coping strategies against online bashing.
- Mental health professionals can use CoSMB for tailored interventions and support for distressed students.
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