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AI-integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) in EFL contexts: A rapid systematic review

Yabancı dil olarak ingilizce eğitimi bağlamında yapay zekâ destekli sosyal-duygusal öğrenme (SDÖ): Hızlı bir sistematik inceleme

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2026-09-24
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Findings indicated that AI integration in EFL-related social-emotional learning predominantly supports learners’ psychological well-being, motivation, self-regulation, communication, and academic development through personalized and low-anxiety learning environments.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a rapidly developing and transformative technology in education; however, its integration with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts has not been sufficiently studied in recent years.
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Key Findings & Data:A comprehensive literature research was carried out across four databases in February 2026 (ERIC, SCOPUS, WOS and Google Scholar) depending on predefined inclusion criteria.
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Conclusion & Impact:Findings indicated that AI integration in EFL-related social-emotional learning predominantly supports learners’ psychological well-being, motivation, self-regulation, communication, and academic development through personalized and low-anxiety learning environments.
🔬Design:Review & Systematic Survey
📍Scope:2026 Verileri
⚙️Variables:yapay zekâ · yabancı dil eğitimi · yabancı dil olarak İngilizce

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a rapidly developing and transformative technology in education; however, its integration with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts has not been sufficiently studied in recent years. Although AI-powered tools such as chatbots, adaptive learning systems, and intelligent teaching platforms are increasingly used to improve foreign language skills, studies on how these technologies influence or support social and emotional aspects are limited in number. Given that AI is a relatively new and constantly evolving field in education, and SEL plays a central role in a holistic approach to education, a review of research at the intersection of these two areas can be insightful in terms of pedagogical and academic aspects. Therefore, we conducted a rapid systematic review to critically synthesize existing studies addressing AI-powered SEL applications in the EFL context, with the aim of identifying impact pathways, uncovering research gaps, and providing guidance for future studies. A comprehensive literature research was carried out across four databases in February 2026 (ERIC, SCOPUS, WOS and Google Scholar) depending on predefined inclusion criteria. A total of seven peer-reviewed research was included in this review. Findings indicated that AI integration in EFL-related social-emotional learning predominantly supports learners’ psychological well-being, motivation, self-regulation, communication, and academic development through personalized and low-anxiety learning environments. Findings also indicated that, alongside these positive outcomes, issues such as reduced human interaction, ethical concerns, and potential socio-emotional risks need to be carefully considered.

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Eğitimde hızla gelişen ve dönüştürücü bir teknoloji olarak öne çıkan Yapay Zekâ (YZ)’nın yabancı dil olarak İngilizce eğitimi bağlamında Sosyal ve Duygusal Öğrenme (SDÖ) ile entegrasyonu henüz yeterince incelenmemiştir. Sohbet robotları, uyarlanabilir öğrenme sistemleri ve akıllı öğretim platformları gibi YZ destekli araçlar yabancı dil becerilerini geliştirmek için giderek daha fazla kullanılsa da bu teknolojilerin öz farkındalık, öz yönetim, sosyal farkındalık, sosyal ilişkiler ve sorumlu karar verme gibi SDÖ yeterliliklerini nasıl desteklediğine dair çalışmalar sınırlıdır. YZ'nin eğitimde nispeten yeni ve sürekli gelişen bir alan olduğu ve SDÖ'nün eğitime bütünsel bir yaklaşımda merkezi bir rol oynadığı göz önüne alındığında, bu iki alanın kesişim noktasındaki araştırmaların incelenmesi pedagojik ve akademik açıdan aydınlatıcı olabilir. Bu nedenle, etki alanlarını belirlemek, araştırma boşluklarını ortaya çıkarmak ve gelecekteki çalışmalar için rehberlik sağlamak amacıyla yabancı dil eğitimi bağlamında YZ destekli SDÖ uygulamalarını ele alan mevcut çalışmaları eleştirel bir şekilde sentezlemek için hızlı bir sistematik inceleme gerçekleştirdik. Şubat 2026'da önceden belirlenmiş dahil etme kriterlerine bağlı olarak dört veri tabanında (ERIC, SCOPUS, WOS ve Google Scholar) kapsamlı bir literatür araştırması yapılmıştır. Bu incelemeye toplam yedi hakemli araştırma dahil edilmiştir. Bulgular, yabancı dil olarak İngilizce ile ilişkili sosyal-duygusal öğrenmede yapay zekâ entegrasyonunun; kişiselleştirilmiş ve düşük kaygılı öğrenme ortamları aracılığıyla öğrencilerin psikolojik iyi oluşunu, motivasyonunu, öz düzenleme becerilerini, iletişimlerini ve akademik gelişimlerini büyük ölçüde desteklediğini göstermiştir. Bulgular ayrıca, bu olumlu sonuçların yanında insan etkileşiminin azalması, etik kaygılar ve olası sosyo-duygusal riskler gibi konuların da dikkatle ele alınması gerektiğini ortaya koymuştur.

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Keleş, N., Yazıcı, E. A. (2026). AI-integrated social-emotional learning (SEL) in EFL contexts: A rapid systematic review. Ordu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 16 Sayı: ISRIS 2026 Özel Sayı. https://doi.org/10.48146/odusobiad.1947905

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