Psychometrics and Predictive Validity of Grow X-SEL: Social and Emotional Learning Assessment for Korean Students

• In Event: International Perspectives of SEL Skills, Belongingness, and Assessment in Primary and Middle Schools

Abstract

With increasing mental health and behavioral issues among adolescents, our study aimed to understand these competencies in Korean elementary students (N=312) and their impact on academic performance and overall well-being. We investigated the role of growth mindset, self-regulation difficulties, and emotion knowledge in their mathematics and literacy outcomes, as well as psychological well-being. Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Item Response Theory, we examined the psychometric properties of the measures. Structural Equation Modeling explored the relationships between variables. Our findings revealed that a growth mindset predicts higher literacy and math scores. Students’ proficiency in self-regulation predicts better academic performance and lower psychological distress. These results highlight the importance of these skills in Korean students and the need for further research.

Authors

• Jae H. Paik, San Francisco State University

• Igor Himelfarb, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

• Seoung Hee Yoo, Wright Institute

• Jongtak Lee, FOX EDU

• Hoyong Ha, Gyeongsangnamdo Office of Education

• Yurim Park, FOX EDU