Urgency Of Emotional Literacy For Elementary School Students

Abstract

This research begins with the problems faced by elementary school students, namely difficulties in managing and expressing their emotions. This condition encourages the importance of developing emotional literacy among students. The main aim of this research is to examine in depth the urgency and importance of emotional literacy in improving elementary school students' ability to manage their feelings and emotions. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods. Data collection techniques were carried out through literature studies, which referred to various relevant sources related to emotional literacy. The data obtained is then analyzed by grouping information based on certain categories to facilitate understanding. The results of this research provide useful insight into how emotional literacy can be used as a solution to help students express and manage their emotions more effectively in the elementary school environment. It is hoped that these findings can become a reference in developing educational programs that are more inclusive and responsive to students' emotional needs.