<![CDATA[Social-emotional development is a crucial aspect of early childhood education because it influences a child's ability to interact, manage emotions, build social relationships, and adapt to their environment. Optimal social-emotional development will form the basis for character formation, learning readiness, and future social success. This study aims to analyze the social-emotional development of early childhood, identify influencing factors, examine effective development strategies, and understand the roles of family, school, and the environment in supporting children's social-emotional development. The study used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with reference to the PRISMA guidelines. Data were obtained through the analysis of 30 relevant scientific articles published between 2019 and 2025. The research stages included identification, selection, evaluation, and synthesis of research findings that align with the study's focus. The results indicate that parenting styles are the most dominant factor influencing the social-emotional development of early childhood. In addition, play methods, role-playing, traditional games, social-emotional learning (SEL), and positive social interactions have been shown to be effective in improving children's empathy, cooperation, communication, discipline, and emotional regulation. Challenges identified include a lack of appropriate stimulation, differing parenting styles, uncontrolled gadget use, and an unsupportive environment. Therefore, strong synergy between families, educators, and the community is needed to optimize children's social and emotional development as a crucial foundation for future social and educational life.]]>
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