Integrating social–emotional learning into community nursing curriculum: a quasi-experimental study on enhancing emotional competence and professional readiness in nursing students - Takeaways - MDSpire

Integrating social–emotional learning into community nursing curriculum: a quasi-experimental study on enhancing emotional competence and professional readiness in nursing students

  • By

  • Jing Cheng

  • Qi Cheng

  • Yingting Wu

  • Li Huang

  • Yuehong Wu

  • June 22, 2026

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    A quasi-experimental study evaluated the impact of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) on nursing students' emotional skills and professional preparedness.

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    The experimental group received SEL-integrated instruction, while the control group underwent traditional lecture-based teaching over 12 weeks.

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    Students in the SEL group showed significantly higher positive affect, empathy, and ethical decision-making compared to the control group.

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    The SEL approach utilized scenario simulations and structured reflection, enhancing the transition of competencies from learning to application.

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    The study highlights a critical gap in traditional nursing education regarding the cultivation of socio-emotional competencies essential for community practice.

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Integrating social–emotional learning into community nursing curriculum: a quasi-experimental study on enhancing emotional competence and professional readiness in nursing students

  • by Jing Cheng, Qi Cheng, Yingting Wu, Li Huang, Yuehong Wu

  • June 22, 2026

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