This is the 257th most frequent Latvian word.
sociālās
"Social."
In this sentence, 'sociālās' is used as an adjective that modifies 'prasmes', denoting 'skills' that relate to social aspects.
Sociālās prasmes ir būtiskas cilvēka attīstībā.
Social skills are essential for human development.
Here, 'sociālās' describes 'programmas', which are programs associated with society or communal welfare.
Viņai bija jāpiedalās sociālās programmās.
She had to participate in social programs.
In this case, 'sociālās' is modifying 'problēmas', referring to issues that pertain to social matters.