Social-Emotional Skills and Career Adaptability: Influence of Age, Sex, and Education
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https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3634Keywords:
social skills, career adaptability, students, sex, ageAbstract
In a labor market characterized by volatility, automation, and a growing need for lifelong learning, career development requires socioemotional competencies and adaptability resources. This study aimed to examine differences in socioemotional competencies and career adaptability according to sex, educational status (apprentices and university interns), and age group (adolescents, emerging adults, and adults). Participants were 982 individuals living in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, aged 14 to 54 years (M = 21.30, SD = 5.37), including 338 men and 644 women. The SENNA Inventory for the Assessment of Socioemotional Skills (SENNA 2.0) and the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale were administered. Multivariate analyses revealed significant differences according to sex, educational status, and age. Although small in magnitude, the differences found highlight the relevance of sociodemographic, educational, and developmental factors for understanding socioemotional competencies and career adaptability.
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Copyright (c) 2026 Lucy Leal Melo-Silva, José Egídio Oliveira, Marcela de Moura Franco Barbosa, Amanda Espagolla Santos, Fabíola Aparecida Molina Costa

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