Social Competence: A Review Analysis
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Social competence is defined as the ability to handle social interactions effectively. In other words, social competence refers to getting along well with others, being able to form and maintain close relationships, and responding in adaptive ways in social settings. Given the complexity of social interactions, social competence is the product of a wide range of cognitive abilities, emotional processes, behavioural skills, social awareness, and personal and cultural values related to interpersonal relationships. The present paper is aimed to examine the literature about social competence and its influence on various aspects of personality of individuals. The main objective of this paper is to explore the multi-dimensionality of social competence. The present study is the outcome of analysis and synthesis of various online and printed research papers, articles, and books.
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