Psicoeducación en habilidades sociales deficientes en adolescentes de octavo de básica de una institución educativa particular

Abstract

This systematization of experience was carried out to describe the deficient social skills of adolescents within the educational environment. It was considered that the lack of social skills negatively influences their ability to relate to others, leading to unhealthy group dynamics, perceived rejection, low academic performance, and a lack of interest in learning. As human beings are inherently social, not feeling integrated can lead them to repress emotions and avoid situations or places where they feel excluded. To assess the scope of the issue, variables related to the possible causes of deficient social skills in adolescents were analyzed, along with their consequences and integrative strategies from a cognitive-behavioral approach. A qualitative, descriptive, and narrative methodology was applied. The instruments used included documentary review and analysis of materials produced, which helped collect relevant information at each stage of the project, such as during talks and workshops. A partial change was observed in the adolescents following the strategies applied, showing that the method was not equally effective for all participants. However, psychoeducation proved to be a necessary tool for generating awareness about social skills and promoting healthy relationships within the educational context.