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A Test of Dublin Anti‑bullying Self‑Efficacy Scale for Teachers (DABSE‑T)

Feijóo, Sandra orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-9990-4362, Kuldas, Seffetullah orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-3510-4056, Sargioti, Aikaterini orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-9960-1364, Heaney, Darran orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-1343-0918, Gorman, Alan orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-5024-448X and O'Higgins Norman, James orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-0997-6942 (2024) A Test of Dublin Anti‑bullying Self‑Efficacy Scale for Teachers (DABSE‑T). International Journal of Bullying Prevention, 7 . pp. 540-549. ISSN 2523-3661

Abstract
Emerging evidence suggests that anti-bullying programmes should have a particular focus on teacher self-efficacy for peer bullying prevention and intervention at schools. To address this suggestion, a theoretical framework and a measurement scale are needed to evaluate teacher anti-bullying self-efficacy and determine its role in the effectiveness of these anti-bullying programmes. The present research aims to adapt the Anti-Bullying Self-Efficacy Theory and test the psychometric properties of the Dublin Anti-Bullying Self-Efficacy Scale (DABSE) for teachers. A convenience sample of 221 teachers (38.9% from primary and 61.1% from post-primary schools) responded to the DABSE-T following participation in FUSE, a school anti-bullying programme in Ireland. The factorial structure of the scale was assessed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Principal Axis Factoring with Promax Oblique rotation. Construct validity (convergent and divergent validity) was assessed using the criteria of Average Variance Extracted (AVE > .50) and the heterotrait monotrait ratio of correlations (HTMT). Composite reliability was estimated as an indicator of internal consistency. The DABSE-T demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties, suggesting that it is a valid and reliable measure of teacher self-efficacy beliefs, which encompass recognition of bullying behaviour, comprehension of the need for immediate intervention, acceptance of responsibility, knowledge of appropriate actions, and intervention implementation. The scale can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-bullying interventions and identify teachers who may require additional support in addressing bullying incidents.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Teacher self-efficacy; Bullying prevention; Anti-bullying programme; Social-ecological approach; Validity; Reliability
Subjects:Social Sciences > Bullying
Social Sciences > Cyberbullying
Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education
DCU Faculties and Schools
Research Institutes and Centres > DCU Anti-Bullying Centre (ABC)
Publisher:Springer
Official URL:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42380-0...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:32757
Deposited On:08 Jun 2026 10:36 by Darran Heaney . Last Modified 08 Jun 2026 10:36
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