Impacto de la expresión corporal sobre las emociones en estudiantes de Octavo Educación General Básica.

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Abstract: The present research addressed the impact of body expression on emotions in 8th grade students of Basic General Education of the Luis Fiscal Educational Unit Pasteur of Guayllabamba. The methodology was structured using a qualitative approach, with descriptive scope and quasi-experimental design, we worked with a sample of 55 students. Data collection was carried out using a validated questionnaire (GES-C), that measured positive and negative emotions and self-esteem, applied before and after implement body expression workshops. The main findings showed that these activities had an overall positive impact on students' emotions, promoting emotions such as joy, happiness and humor, and reducing others such as sadness, anger and fear. Furthermore, an improvement in self-esteem was observed, especially in playful, creative and relaxation workshops, which contributed to generating an educational environment enriching Body expression facilitated the connection between the body and emotions, providing a positive and dynamic learning space that favored comprehensive development. It is concluded that body expression is an effective tool to manage emotions and promote learning.