How Do Parents and Caregivers View Social and Emotional Learning?

• In Event: Considering Parents' and Caregivers' Perceptions in Social and Emotional Learning

Abstract

The field of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) increasingly highlights the important role that families and caregivers play in developing their child’s Social and Emotional (SE) skills. However, a recent study found parents may view the term Social-Emotional Learning unfavorably (Tyner, 2021). As such, we conducted the current survey to follow up on this study with three main goals: to examine knowledge of SEL, to examine overall support for SEL-related programs, and to examine potential differences in support based on political affiliation. Survey data show knowledge was moderate to low, but support was high for all SEL-related programs. Additionally, parents/caregivers of all political affiliations generally supported SEL. This study has implications for those engaging in school-family partnerships.

Authors

• Nola Daley, ACT, Inc.
  Presenting Author

• Dana Murano, ACT, Inc.
  Non-Presenting Author

• Jeremy Burrus, ACT, Inc.
  Non-Presenting Author