Socio-Emotional Well-Being and its Determinants in School Students: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

This systematic review aims to present an overview of existing research on the socio-emotional well-being of students and other associated factors. After a rigorous search through Shodhganga, SAGE Journals Online, Elsevier, Springer-Journals Archive, Research Gate, and ERIC-Education Resources Information Centre, articles were carried out from 2000 to 2024. The review resulted in the identification of a total of 26 articles based on pre-established inclusion criteria. The results indicate that the Socio-emotional well-being of school students is associated with and influenced by other significant factors like school climate, mental health, peer support, etc. The results prominently identify the directions of other research conducted in the same domain, indicate thematic research trends, and highlight gaps to be further investigated. A limited study in the Indian context with adolescents clearly shows an extensive need for research on primary school students. Context-specific research is needed to understand the socio-emotional well-being status of students in a diversified and multicultural country like India.