EMOTIONAL-SOCIAL COMPETENCE AS A NEURODEVELOPMENTAL FACTOR

Abstract

 This article examines emotional-social competence as a key neurodevelopmental factor influencing personality formation, learning processes, and social adaptation. The study analyzes the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying emotional regulation, empathy, social cognition, and behavioral self-control. Particular attention is given to the role of the Prefrontal cortex in executive regulation, the Amygdala in emotional processing, and the Hippocampus in memory integration within socio-emotional contexts. The paper highlights the importance of synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, and neurotransmitter systems in shaping emotional-social competence across developmental stages. It argues that emotional-social competence is not only a psychological construct but also a neurobiologically grounded capacity formed through dynamic interaction between genetic predispositions and environmental influences. The findings emphasize that the development of emotional-social competence enhances academic performance, adaptive behavior, and professional effectiveness, particularly in educational contexts. The article concludes that integrating neurodevelopmental principles into pedagogical practice creates conditions for holistic personality development and sustainable social functioning.