This study examined the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the multidimensional peer victimisation scale (MPVS-24), using the graded response model of item response theory among high school students in Saudi Arabia. A quantitative method with a descriptive design was used to analyse the variables in this study. The sample size in this research was 641 students, selected randomly. For the data collected in the study the researcher used IRT for analysing the latent traits with precise measurement and identified item-level performance to further examine item discrimination and difficulty parameters. The results show acceptable values for item discrimination and trait thresholds, indicating good psychometric properties for the scale to measure bullying victimisation among high school students in Saudi Arabia. The Arabic MPVS-24 demonstrates strong psychometric properties, making it a reliable tool for assessing bullying victimisation among Saudi high school students. Its validated structure supports its use in future research and school-based interventions, with the potential for broader application in Arabic-speaking contexts.

https://doi.org/10.15700/saje.v45ns2a2475

ORCiD iD of author:
Hassan Alhaythami – https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1825-9999