Socioemotional competencies in children victims of the armed conflict
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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2026-2088Keywords:
socioemotional competencies, armed conflict, interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships, childrenAbstract
Introduction: The research addresses socioemotional competencies in children victims of the armed conflict in Sincelejo, Sucre, highlighting the importance of these skills as protective factors in the face of trauma.. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 50 purposively selected students. The BarOn ICE: NA Emotional Inventory was used to measure five dimensions: intrapersonal, interpersonal, adaptability, stress management and positive impression. Results: The results show that 50% presented deficient socioemotional competencies, and 50%, adequate to excellent levels. Intrapersonal skills (76% adequate) and stress management (74%) stood out, but showed deficiencies in interpersonal skills (48% insufficient) and adaptability (46% inadequate). Significant differences by sex and age were identified: girls excelled in intrapersonal competencies, and younger students (8-9 years) had better stress management. Conclusions: The urgency of implementing educational and support strategies to strengthen socioemotional competencies, focusing on the weakest areas, such as adaptability and social interaction, contributing to the recovery and integral development of child victims of the armed conflict, is underscored.
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