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The results will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to answer the study questions and determine the statistical significance of any differences between the male and female groups. Content analysis will also be conducted on the qualitative data collected through the semi-structured interview tool. This study implemented a program that enhances social and emotional learning (SET) in a seventh-grade class at a boys\u2019 school and a seventh-grade class at a girls\u2019 school.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The pre-test findings confirmed the groups\u2019 baseline equivalency by showing no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups on the majority of social-emotional skills and psychological well-being measures. The pre-test results confirmed the original baseline equivalency between male students in both groups, showing no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups across the majority of social-emotional skills and psychological well-being categories. According to the findings of the Two-Way ANCOVA analysis of variance, the suggested training regimen resulted in statistically significant group differences, with the group factor having the greatest influence on all dependent variables. Finally, through this implemented program, students learn how to resolve problems and conflicts and manage their own emotions as well as the emotions of others.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This research contributes to the existing literature by developing psychological well-being and creative methods for implementing interventions that increase the influence and reach of evidence-based practice across various educational systems and school settings, which may result from identifying a shared set of evidence-based techniques to improve adolescents\u2019 social and emotional skills. This study fills a knowledge gap regarding gender differences in emotional and social skills and their significance in promoting psychological well-being among UNRWA students in the Jalazone Palestinian refugee camp. 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