The Impact of Gratitude and Humility on Social and Emotional Behaviors in Students: An Experimental Stud

Subject Areas : Education

faranak mosavi ^{1 *}

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Received: 2024-12-06 Accepted : 2025-02-25 Published : 2025-05-16

Keywords: Humility, Social-Emotional Learning, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Social Skills, Education.,

Abstract :

Introduction: This study investigates the relationship between gratitude, humility, and social-emotional learning in students. Social-emotional learning (SEL) refers to the development of key competencies such as empathy, self-awareness, and social skills, which are crucial for students' academic and social success.

research methodology: The primary hypothesis of this research posits that promoting gratitude and humility as cultural and educational frameworks can enhance students' social and emotional capabilities. A mixed-methods approach was employed for data collection, incorporating case studies, surveys, and in-depth interviews with teachers and students.

Findings: The results indicate that students familiar with the principles of gratitude and humility show significant improvement in their social and emotional skills.

Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of integrating gratitude and humility education within schools and elucidates their effects on social-emotional learning, contributing to the development of effective educational practices in this domain.

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