Habilidades sociales del alumnado adolescente en contextos multiculturales

Introduction. This study analyzes the level of development of social competence in adolescents of Ceuta. Method. In order to analyze the students' social skills, through a descriptive and exploratory cross-sectional study, the Gismero González (2022) Social Skills Scale -EHS- was used. The selected sample (N = 194), using a non-probability sampling type for convenience, was made up of 50.50% (N = 98) boys and 49.50% (N = 96) girls. Results. In general terms, the students showed a medium-high level of social competence. The students with higher average values of social skills were the males, except in the social skills related to the expression of anger, where the girls show a higher level of these skills. The predominant religious culture in the sample is Muslim. Discussion. Christian/Catholic students have a higher level of social competence in skills related to the defense of their own rights, with the capacity of assertive denial or with the ability to request help or make requests, while Muslim students have a higher level of development of skills related to self-expression, expression of anger, and relationships with the opposite sex. Regarding the type of center, the students of the concerted center show greater social competence than those of the public center. Regarding the educational level, there is a gradual and progressive increase in the level of social skills. This study highlights the importance of developing social competence in students and the relevance it has in their daily life and for their social and professional future

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