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Although non-significant, a similar outcome was found regarding distress (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009.071; <jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.37). Whilst we did not find a significant relationship between pre-existing internalisation on negative affect and distress, our sample was limited by containing adolescents with relatively low levels of previous bullying experience. Yet we still found evidence that the VR scenario evoked bullying-related psychological reactions. Further testing with a more representative groups of adolescents, especially those with more experience of bullying, would be advised. 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