Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in Primary Schools: A Scoping Review of Intervention Programs

Abstract

The literature shows that school interventions aimed at enhancing social and emotional learning and coping strategies have a positive effect on mental health in children and the maintenance of a positive school climate. This research aims to identify the strengths and limitations of the literature on implementing educational interventions on SEL and coping strategies in elementary school. The selection of studies for this review was based on a priori-defined criteria by consulting four databases: Scopus, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Ten articles published in the decade 2013-2023 were included. The analysis of these studies shows that school-based intervention programs seem to be most effective when they are universal and promote active student involvement.