Abstract: Social and emotional learning is an important orientation in contemporary general education, contributing to the development of students’ self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. This article reviews studies on social and emotional learning for school students, focusing on concepts, theoretical foundations, the effectiveness of social and emotional learning programs and conditions for application in schools. The review shows that social and emotional learning has positive effects on personal skills, social behavior, mental health, academic outcomes and school climate. However, its application in schools should avoid fragmented, campaign-based or purely communication-oriented implementation. The article proposes several directions for application, including developing an appropriate competency framework, integrating social and emotional learning into curricula and educational activities, enhancing teachers’ capacity, organizing group activities, connecting social and emotional learning with school psychological counseling and developing mechanisms to assess students’ progress.
Keywords: social and emotional learning; school students; social and emotional competence; school mental health; school.
Title: OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SEVERAL DIRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION IN SCHOOLS
Author: Phung Thi Ha Thuy, Nguyen Thanh Nga
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026
Page No: 378-384
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 05-June-2026
