“Prevalence of Social Skills Among High School Students: A Descriptive Quantitative Study from an Educational Psychology Perspective”

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https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.869

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Social skills; adolescence; educational psychology; socio-emotional competencies; high school.

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Social skills represent a set of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive competencies that facilitate appropriate interaction between people in different social contexts. Multiple studies have shown that deficiencies in social skills lead to difficulties in communication, interaction, and the use of strategies in social settings, directly impacting psychological well-being. This research aimed to analyze the prevalence of social skills among high school students at a secondary education institution. It was conducted using a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental approach. The Goldstein Social Skills Checklist was administered to a total of 100 participants. The percentages achieved by each group were as follows: Group I: 63%, Group II: 60%, Group III: 60%, Group IV: 67%, Group V: 62%, and Group VI: 67%. These results indicate that students exhibit greater difficulties in competencies related to interpersonal communication, emotional regulation, stress management, and appropriate conflict resolution. This led to an analysis showing that socio-emotional limitations are linked to potential negative impacts on psychological and academic well-being, as well as on students' ability to adapt to their environments. The importance of implementing educational strategies focused on developing social skills within the academic context was determined.

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2026-05-28

How to Cite

Morales Fonseca, C. F., Zavala Jara, S. N., Alvarado Anchundia, A. A., & Angamarca López, G. B. (2026). “Prevalence of Social Skills Among High School Students: A Descriptive Quantitative Study from an Educational Psychology Perspective”. ANNALS SCIENTIFIC EVOLUTION, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.70577/asce.v5i2.869

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