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@article{186547,
        author = {Prof. Dr. Alkaben J Macwan and Vishva D. Lashkari},
        title = {Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the 21st Century: A Systematic Review of Global and Indian Research (2020–2025)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {1915-1933},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186547},
        abstract = {This systematic review synthesizes global and Indian research on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) published between 2020 and 2025, with an emphasis on post-pandemic shifts, policy developments, and cultural adaptation. Drawing from 70 qualitative studies and 40 quantitative evaluations, the paper investigates SEL’s impact on academic performance, emotional resilience, classroom behavior, and school climate. Findings affirm the effectiveness of well-implemented SEL programs, especially those led by trained teachers and embedded in supportive school environments. However, significant limitations persist, including reliance on Western-centric frameworks, psychometric challenges in SEL assessment, and gaps in cultural alignment—particularly within the Indian context. The review critiques mainstream models for their inadequate reflection of non-Western worldviews and advocates for Bhartiya-centric SEL frameworks grounded in Indian philosophical traditions such as Vedanta, Yoga, and the Bhagavad Gita. It proposes culturally responsive teacher training, development of indigenous assessment tools, and integration of SEL with the holistic educational vision outlined in India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. By bridging global insights with localized relevance, the study aims to reframe SEL as a transformative, values-driven practice attuned to the socio-emotional realities of diverse learners.},
        keywords = {Social-emotional-learning, Cultural-adaptation, Bhartiya-philosophy, Indian-education, Teacher-training.},
        month = {November},
        }