An Analysis of Influences of Standardized Testing for Students’ Developments Under the Social and Emotional Skills
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has prioritized social and emotional competence in recent years, primarily to address the question of what sort of individuals society will foster in the face of uncertainties and the future. Social and emotional skills (SES) are fundamental abilities that enable people to effectively navigate social situations, comprehend and control their emotions, and form wholesome relationships. Academic achievement, personal growth, and general well-being all depend on these abilities. This paper analyses the impact of standardized testing on human development from the perspective of Social-Emotional Skills, and from five perspectives: task performance, emotional regulation, collaboration, open-mindedness and engaging with others. By scrutinizing standardized exam results, this study endeavors to propose more effective strategies for enhancing social and emotional competencies, thereby fostering holistic personal growth. Although standardized exams can boost task execution and teamwork, they tend to impede emotional control, flexibility in thought, and the ability to engage interpersonally. This underscores the necessity of adopting strategies like fostering critical thinking, encouraging mindfulness, and nurturing empathy to counteract these negative effects and to bolster the growth of social and emotional competencies.
Author: Yiye Wang
Institution: University of Glasgow
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408173902