socialemotionella
Socialemotionella is a term used primarily in Swedish contexts to describe the integrated set of social and emotional competencies that enable individuals to navigate relationships, regulate emotions, and engage effectively in social situations. It encompasses how people perceive themselves and others, communicate, cooperate, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions. The concept overlaps with, but is not identical to, emotional intelligence or general social skills.
In psychology and education, socialemotionella competence is viewed as central to development and well-being. Core components
In practice, socialemotionella work often occurs through social-emotional learning (SEL) programs within schools, classroom practices that
The term also appears in policy and research across Sweden and other Nordic contexts, where there is
Some critics argue for caution to avoid pathologizing emotions or reducing social-emotional learning to narrow outcomes.