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Social - emotional competence among lower secondary students: evidence from Da Nang, Vietnam

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Social-emotional competence plays a crucial role in the holistic development of students, especially at the lower secondary school age – a period of significant psychophysiological changes. This study surveys the current state of social-emotional competence among 332 students at Le Do Secondary School, Da Nang. The study uses the Social-Emotional Competency Questionnaire which comprises five component competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, social interaction, and responsible decision-making. Analysis using SPSS 30.0 software shows that students' social-emotional competence ranges from average to high. Social interaction and social awareness are the highest-ranking competencies, while self-management remains limited. The study also reveals significant differences in social-emotional competence based on gender, grade level, and academic achievement. These results provide educational stakeholders with a basis for developing appropriate educational strategies.

Source: The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.31130/ud-jst.2026.24(10).357e

Authors: Nguyen Thi Minh Lanh, Bui Thi Thanh Dieu

Institutions: University of Da Nang, Trường Đại học Sư phạm – Đại học Đà Nẵng

Language: English

Topic: Social Skills and Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7225558542

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