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Social-Emotional Skills and Career Adaptability: Influence of Age, Sex, and Education

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  • Lucy Leal Melo-Silva University of São Paulo image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5890-9896
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  • José Egídio Oliveira University of Coimbra image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8358-1159
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  • Marcela de Moura Franco Barbosa University of São Paulo image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5665-2612
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  • Amanda Espagolla Santos University of São Paulo image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1670-7310
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  • Fabíola Aparecida Molina Costa University of São Paulo image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4459-7801
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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3634

Keywords:

social skills, career adaptability, students, sex, age

Abstract

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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Submitted

10/20/2026

Posted

10/20/2026

How to Cite

Social-Emotional Skills and Career Adaptability: Influence of Age, Sex, and Education. (2026). In SciELO Preprints. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-4327e3634

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Human Sciences

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