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Child Adolescent Bullying Scale

The Child Adolescent Bullying Scale (CABS), developed by Strout et al. (2018), is a 20-item self-report tool designed to assess the frequency and severity of bullying experiences in children and adolescents. It is used for screening and identifying at-risk youth in clinical, educational, and research settings.

3 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Child Adolescent Bullying Scale can be completed by children and adolescents who are currently enrolled in a school setting. They should be able to understand and respond to the questions in the scale, which means a minimal reading level is required. Parental consent may also be required.

Questions for Child Adolescent Bullying Scale

Questions

1.

Kids try to make me feel bad on purpose

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
2.

One or more kids at my school are mean to me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
3.

Kids at my school make fun of me to make me feel bad

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
4.

Kids at my school try to turn others against me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
5.

Kids have tried to get me in trouble

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
6.

I get bullied at school

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
7.

I have had my stuff taken or damaged on purpose by another student

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
8.

I have been hurt by another student on purpose

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
9.

I have been threatened by another student in a mean or hurtful way

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
10.

There are times that I do not want to go to school because I am being bullied

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
11.

I wish I could go to another school because I am being bullied

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
12.

I have pretended to be sick so I could stay home from school because I am being bullied

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
13.

Kids at my school ignore me on purpose

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
14.

Kids post or text mean or hurtful messages, comments, or photos about me online

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
15.

Kids at my school joke or tease me in a way that bothers me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
16.

I am bothered when kids at my school tease me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
17.

I worry about bullying so much that I cannot pay attention at school

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
18.

Kids at my school talk behind my back, share my secrets, or spread rumors about me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
19.

Kids leave me out or ignore me because I am different

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree
20.

I have had upsetting memories of being bullied

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly disagree
  2. Disagree
  3. Neither agree nor disagree
  4. Agree
  5. Strongly agree

Scales Similar to Child Adolescent Bullying Scale

  • Youth Aggression Measurement Tool
  • Adolescent Peer Harassment Scale
  • Child Bullying Index
  • Teenage Bullying Assessment Scale
  • Youngsters' Intimidation Evaluation System
  • Juvenile Aggression and Bullying Gauge

Here are some FAQs and additional information
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Child Adolescent Bullying Scale

What is the Child Adolescent Bullying Scale (CABS)?

The CABS is a 20-item self-report questionnaire developed by Strout et al. (2018) to measure the frequency and severity of bullying experiences among children and adolescents.

Who can use the CABS?

The scale is suitable for use by educators, clinicians, and researchers to screen for bullying, identify at-risk youth, and inform intervention strategies.

Is the CABS a diagnostic tool?

No, the CABS is a screening instrument intended to identify bullying exposure and risk, not to diagnose mental health conditions.

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