A Comparative Study of Socio-Emotional Skills Between High School and University Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64784/124Keywords:
Educational innovation, socio-emotional skills, high school students, university students, integral developmentAbstract
This study conducted a comparative analysis of socio-emotional skills between high school and university students using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A validated questionnaire was administered to a sample of 105 high school students and 50 university students. The data were analyzed using Student's t-tests and ANOVA. The results revealed that both groups have strengths and areas for improvement. University students showed significantly higher levels of emotional maturity, social awareness, and conflict management ability (p < 0.05), while high school students excelled in confidence, teamwork, and assertiveness under social pressure (p < 0.05). Both groups faced similar difficulties in emotional regulation, goal management, and self-discipline. It is recommended to implement specific programs to develop socio-emotional skills at both educational levels, addressing the needs of each group.
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