Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review
This article explores the importance of integrating socio-emotional competencies into the formal education of adolescents to promote sustainable development. It argues that social and emotional learning (SEL) not only enhances personal and academic well-being, but also facilitates the building of mo...
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| author | Elena Arbués Beatriz Abad-Villaverde Ana Costa-París Álvaro Balaguer María-Dolores Conesa-Lareo Carlos Beltramo |
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| description | This article explores the importance of integrating socio-emotional competencies into the formal education of adolescents to promote sustainable development. It argues that social and emotional learning (SEL) not only enhances personal and academic well-being, but also facilitates the building of more resilient and sustainable communities. A scoping review was conducted using a qualitative methodology based on document analysis through matrix-based reviews. The 49 selected studies were analyzed in relation to the personality facets of the Big Five (OCEAN) model. The results of the interventions show improvements in self-efficacy, empathy, motivation, school climate, bullying reduction, and the prevention of mental health issues. It is concluded that a more holistic approach is needed, combining SEL with character education to achieve lasting impacts. Furthermore, interventions must be sensitive to cultural contexts and the specific realities of each school community. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cde18add35d04dee8eba82ebbfe1e5182025-08-20T03:58:26ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022025-07-0115783110.3390/educsci15070831Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory ReviewElena Arbués0Beatriz Abad-Villaverde1Ana Costa-París2Álvaro Balaguer3María-Dolores Conesa-Lareo4Carlos Beltramo5Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, SpainFaculty of Education and Humanities, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Santo Domingo 10203, Dominican RepublicFaculty of Education and Psychology, University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, SpainFaculty of Education and Psychology, University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, SpainFaculty of Education and Psychology, University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, SpainCulture and Society Institute, University of Navarra, 31009 Pamplona, SpainThis article explores the importance of integrating socio-emotional competencies into the formal education of adolescents to promote sustainable development. It argues that social and emotional learning (SEL) not only enhances personal and academic well-being, but also facilitates the building of more resilient and sustainable communities. A scoping review was conducted using a qualitative methodology based on document analysis through matrix-based reviews. The 49 selected studies were analyzed in relation to the personality facets of the Big Five (OCEAN) model. The results of the interventions show improvements in self-efficacy, empathy, motivation, school climate, bullying reduction, and the prevention of mental health issues. It is concluded that a more holistic approach is needed, combining SEL with character education to achieve lasting impacts. Furthermore, interventions must be sensitive to cultural contexts and the specific realities of each school community.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/7/831socio-emotional competencieseducation for sustainabilitysecondary educationeducational interventionbig fivesocial and emotional learning |
| spellingShingle | Elena Arbués Beatriz Abad-Villaverde Ana Costa-París Álvaro Balaguer María-Dolores Conesa-Lareo Carlos Beltramo Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review Education Sciences socio-emotional competencies education for sustainability secondary education educational intervention big five social and emotional learning |
| title | Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review |
| title_full | Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review |
| title_fullStr | Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review |
| title_short | Socio-Emotional Competencies for Sustainable Development: An Exploratory Review |
| title_sort | socio emotional competencies for sustainable development an exploratory review |
| topic | socio-emotional competencies education for sustainability secondary education educational intervention big five social and emotional learning |
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