The Impact of School Sports on the Development of Students’ Social Skills: Evidence in Vietnam

This article investigates the influence of school sports on students’ social skills through regression analysis. The study analyzes the variables of self-esteem, communication skills, teamwork skills, and empathy. The findings demonstrate meaningful and positive associations between these variables and social skills. These results underscore the significance of integrating school sports programs as a strategy to improve students’ social skills. Educators and schools should acknowledge the potential of sports activities in fostering self-esteem, communication, teamwork, and empathy, thus facilitating comprehensive social development among students.