Emotional Intelligence Development

Socio-emotional competence is defined as a system of abilities that includes self-awareness, empathy, communicative motivation, self-regulation and social skills.
The knowledge level refers to the complexity and width of emotion knowledge, whereas the ability level refers to the ability to apply emotion knowledge in an emotional situation and to implement a given strategy.
Emotional and social competencies such as the ability to identify, understand, express, and regulate emotions are increasingly recognized as important aspects of positive lifespan development, linked to successful performance, resilience, and wellbeing.

Sources:

Tarasova, K. S. (2016). Development of socio-emotional competence in primary school children. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 233, 128–132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.10.166

Nelis, D., Quoidbach, J., Mikolajczak, M., & Hansenne, M. (2009). Increasing emotional intelligence: How is it possible? Personality and Individual Differences, 47(1), 36–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2009.01.046

Storey-Hurtubise, E., Forristal, J., Henning, C., & Parker, J. D. A. (2022). Developing emotional and social competencies in children: Evaluating the impact of a classroom-based program. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 37(3), 257–270. https://doi.org/10.1177/08295735211051825