Abstract:

The present study analyzes the specific characteristics of emotional intelligence development in primary education, focusing on the role of affective development in the formation of socioemotional competencies in young learners. Based on a theoretical analysis of the specialized literature in psychology and educational sciences, the study highlights the main perspectives regarding emotional competence, emotional regulation, and social adaptation of primary school students.

The research emphasizes the importance of the educational environment and the role of teachers in supporting the development of emotional intelligence through social interaction, communication, and cooperative learning activities. The findings underline that emotional intelligence represents an essential component of students’ personal and social development and contributes to school adaptation and academic success. The integration of emotional education into the teaching process is therefore considered a significant direction for improving the quality of educational practices in primary education.

The analysis of the specialized literature highlights that affective development and emotional intelligence represent essential dimensions of child development during the primary school years. Research in the field of educational psychology demonstrates that students who develop strong emotional competencies show better social adaptation, more harmonious interpersonal relationships, and higher academic achievement. In the context of primary education, the development of emotional intelligence involves fostering emotional awareness, empathy, and emotional self-regulation. Teachers and the educational environment play an essential role in supporting this process by creating an educational climate based on respect, communication, and cooperation. In this context, emotional intelligence can be interpreted as an integrative educational construct that connects the affective dimension with the cognitive and social processes of primary school students’ development.

Keywords: emotional intelligence, affective development, socio-emotional competencies, primary school students, emotional education.

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