Social competence refers to the ability to engage effectively in social interactions by applying appropriate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with others ^[1][2]. It involves understanding social situations, communicating effectively, cooperating with others, regulating emotions, resolving conflicts, and adapting behaviors according to social expectations and contextual demands ^[1][3]. Social competence is considered a multidimensional and context-dependent construct because effective social behavior varies across developmental stages, cultural settings, and interpersonal environments ^[1][4][1][4]. In educational contexts, social competence contributes to students’ participation, peer relationships, classroom adjustment, and successful integration into social communities ^[2][3]. The development of social competence involves the interaction of social skills, emotional processes, self-regulation abilities, and opportunities for social learning, enabling individuals to navigate interpersonal relationships and participate effectively in society.