The multidimensional peer victimization scale: A systematic review

Joseph, Stephen; Stockton, Hannah

Abstract

© 2018 Developing bullying interventions and testing their success depends on the valid and reliable measurement of peer victimization. The objective of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Peer Victimization Scale (MPVS, Mynard & Joseph, 2000). This systematic review examined 34 published studies demonstrating that the MPVS is a reliable, valid, and psychometrically sound measure for capturing multiple facets of peer victimization across a variety of samples. Results also highlighted that there are relatively stable sex differences in the rates and pattern of peer victimization, with males experiencing more direct forms of victimization and females experiencing more indirect forms of victimization. Recommendations for further research are discussed, alongside new ways to further advance the assessment of peer victimization.

Citation

Joseph, S., & Stockton, H. (2018). The multidimensional peer victimization scale: A systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 42, 96-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2018.07.009

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Jul 24, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Jul 25, 2018
• Publication Date: Jul 29, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jul 30, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 26, 2020
• Journal: Aggression and Violent Behavior
• Print ISSN: 1359-1789
• Electronic ISSN: 1873-6335
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 42
• Pages: 96-114
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2018.07.009
• Keywords: Pathology and Forensic Medicine; Clinical Psychology; Psychiatry and Mental health
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/849344
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359178917302732
• Additional Information: This article is maintained by: Elsevier; Article Title: The multidimensional peer victimization scale: A systematic review; Journal Title: Aggression and Violent Behavior; CrossRef DOI link to publisher maintained version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2018.07.009; Content Type: article; Copyright: © 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.