Abstract
This study is a systematic literature review that examines intervention research on social and emotional learning (SEL)
programs in secondary schools of Turkey. Overall, 12 intervention studies were identified that had examined school
programs on SEL-related topics. These topics included values development, conflict resolution, anger management, selfesteem
enhancement, peer mediation, and several classroom-based interventions within subject area teaching. Findings
suggest gaps in the publication of high quality research on intervention programs for supporting social and emotional
learning in secondary schools of Turkey, along with inattention to how such programs influence academic achievement.
© 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of Dr. Zafer Bekirogullari of Cognitive – Counselling,
Research & Conference Services C-crcs.
Keywords: social emotional learning; secondary education; systematic literature review; Turkey