Promoting Emotional Competence in Children and Adolescents: Implications for School Psychologists

This article articulates the central role school psychologists can play in enhancing the emotional competence of students. An overview of the theoretical basis of emotional competence is provided, as well as an exploration of the relevance of emotional competence for positive youth development. Emer...

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Published in:School psychology quarterly 2003, Vol.18 (2), p.177-191
Main Authors: Buckley, Maureen, Storino, Meri, Saarni, Carolyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent Development
Adolescents
Child Development
Childhood Development
Children
Cognitive Development
Competence
Counselor Role
Educational Objectives
Emotional Development
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Response
Human
School Psychologists
School Psychology
Students
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Summary:This article articulates the central role school psychologists can play in enhancing the emotional competence of students. An overview of the theoretical basis of emotional competence is provided, as well as an exploration of the relevance of emotional competence for positive youth development. Emerging applications for the assessment of emotional competence are presented. In addition, school-based methods of enhancing emotional competence are offered. The article concludes with suggestions for future research on the development of child and adolescent emotional competence in the context of school-related behavior.
ISSN:1045-3830
2578-4218
1939-1560
2578-4226
DOI:10.1521/scpq.18.2.177.21855