Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal
Vol 13 No 2 (2025): SEPTEMBER

Emotional Labor in ELT: A Systematic Review of Pre-Service Teachers’ Emotional Responses During Teaching Internships

Paresi, Risty Dwi (Unknown)
Azwar Abbas (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study presents a systematic literature review analyzing the emotional experiences of pre-service teachers during their internship teaching practices in English Language Teaching (ELT). The concept of emotional labor is explored, focusing on how individuals manage their emotions to align with professional and societal expectations. The study identifies primary emotional responses, coping strategies, and their implications on teaching effectiveness, professional identity, and emotional well-being. A structured review protocol was followed, including specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, and synthesis. The findings highlight the complex emotional dynamics pre-service teachers navigate, encompassing both positive and negative emotions influenced by various personal, organizational, and contextual factors. The review emphasizes the importance of supportive mentorship, constructive feedback, and a collaborative teaching environment in aiding pre-service teachers to manage emotional labor effectively.

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Tell

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

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Tell : Teaching of English Language and Literature Journal (e-ISSN 2657-2443 and p-ISSN: 2338-8927) is a journal of English Language Teaching (ELT), linguistics, and literature published in April and September by English Education Department of Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya. This journal is ...