Are Perceived Executive Functions Beneficial for Adolescents Who Experience Peer Victimization?

Abstract Peer victimization can lead to dysfunctional cognitions and numerous internalizing psychological problems. Thus, it is essential identify factors that moderate the impact of victimization. This study aimed analyze potential moderating role perceived executive functions (PEF) in peer (traditional online) on symptoms (depression social anxiety), early maladaptive schemas (disconnection/rejection domain), PEF adolescents. A two-wave longitudinal was carried out with 680 Spanish adolescents between 12 17 years age ( M = 14.58, SD 1.36; 41.18% girls). Participants completed measures self-reported functions, traditional online victimization, disconnection/rejection domain, depressive symptoms, anxiety waves 1 2. Traditional perpetration only wave 1. The results indicated when were high (i.e., perceive they have good functions), predicted more domain depression anxiety. In non-victims, showed a protective development domain. findings highlight disappears occurs.