Title: Strengthening Social Emotional Learning in Overcoming The Mental Health Crisis of Students in the Digital Age: Perspective of Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence Theory
Authors: Dina Kamilia
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
Pages: 81-85
Publication Date: 2026/05/28
Abstract:
The development of digital technology has brought significant changes to the lives of students, particularly in communication patterns, social interactions, and the learning process. The digital era has given rise to various mental health issues such as academic stress, anxiety, low emotional control, cyberbullying, and a decline in the quality of direct social interactions. This study aims to analyze the strengthening of social emotional learning to address the mental health crisis of students in the digital era through the perspective of Daniel Goleman's emotional intelligence theory. The study used a literature study method by reviewing various scientific sources such as journals, books, articles, and relevant previous research. The results show that social emotional learning plays a crucial role in helping students develop self-awareness, self-control, motivation, empathy, and social skills. These abilities are key factors in maintaining emotional stability and increasing students' mental resilience amidst the pressures of digital life. The implementation of social emotional learning through self-reflection activities, cooperative learning, role-playing, and the use of digital media such as Google Classroom, Canva, educational videos, and digital reflection journals can create more interactive, supportive, and inclusive learning. Thus, the integration of social emotional learning in education is an important strategy to support the psychological well-being of students in the digital era.