Emotional Intelligence Development Predicts Novice Teachers' Professional Identity, Teaching Enthusiasm, and Teacher-Student Relationships: The Mediation of Positive Teacher Emotions
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| Title: | Emotional Intelligence Development Predicts Novice Teachers' Professional Identity, Teaching Enthusiasm, and Teacher-Student Relationships: The Mediation of Positive Teacher Emotions |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jing Long, Kuilin Ying, Yangmei Luo, Xuhai Chen (ORCID |
| Source: | European Journal of Teacher Education. 2026 49(2):424-443. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Student Relationship, Rating Scales, Measures (Individuals), Emotional Intelligence, Professional Identity, Beginning Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Psychological Patterns, Positive Attitudes, Teacher Participation |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Student Teacher Relationship Scale |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02619768.2024.2414910 |
| ISSN: | 0261-9768 1469-5928 |
| Abstract: | Teacher development involves the dynamic interplay between emotional intelligence and emotions. While previous research links these factors with their professional identity, teaching enthusiasm, and teacher-student relationships, the development characteristics of emotional intelligence and emotions remain unexplored in relation to these outcomes. In a two-year study with 357 novice teachers, emotional intelligence and emotions were tracked thrice. Data on professional identity, enthusiasm, and teacher-student relationships were collected at the final assessment. Latent growth curve modelling results revealed that only positive emotions, not negative ones, mediate the connection. Specifically, the initial level of positive emotions mediated the link between the initial level of emotional intelligence and teaching enthusiasm, professional identity, and teacher-student relationships. The growth rate of positive emotions notably mediated the relationship between emotional intelligence and professional identity, teaching enthusiasm, and teacher-student relationships. These findings offer new insights into the development of teachers' emotional intelligence, emotions, and professional growth. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1503294 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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