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Development and Initial Validation of the Adolescents' Online Risk Behavior Scale
Lin Wang1, Shan Jiang2, Xiaoye Zhang1
1Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|January 26, 2026
Summary
This study introduces the Adolescents' Online Risk Behavior Scale (AORBS) to measure diverse online risks. The validated AORBS tool helps identify adolescents vulnerable to cyber aggression, addiction, and fraud, aiding targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cyberpsychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Adolescents face increasing online risks, necessitating validated measurement tools.
- Existing measures may not capture the multifaceted nature of contemporary digital dangers.
- Understanding online risk behavior is crucial for adolescent well-being and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Adolescents' Online Risk Behavior Scale (AORBS).
- To provide a comprehensive instrument for assessing conduct, content, and contact risks online.
- To establish a psychometrically sound tool for research and intervention.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews with adolescents, parents, and experts informed scale development.
- Psychometric testing involved 1,816 Chinese adolescents.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to validate the scale structure.
Main Results:
- The AORBS demonstrated robust validity and reliability, confirming a stable six-factor model.
- High internal consistency (α = .88–.90) and convergent/discriminant validity were established.
- The scale effectively captures emerging digital risks like data breaches and fraud.
Conclusions:
- The AORBS is a validated instrument for assessing adolescents' online risk behaviors.
- It offers a culturally relevant tool for collectivist contexts.
- The scale can inform interventions and advance research on evolving online threats.
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