Understanding the Links between Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Authentic Personality in English Language Teachers: Employing Structural Equation Modeling

Emotions and personality traits are central factors within educational settings, significantly affecting the interactions’ quality and the establishment of effective relationships between teachers and students. Among the several emotional factors, emotional intelligence and empathy are particularly prominent. Moreover, teachers’ personality role in the instructional process has gained considerable attention, with authenticity as a key personality dimension that is connected to optimal performance. This study was an attempt to develop a model exploring the relationships among emotional intelligence, empathy, and authentic personality. Employing a cross-sectional correlational design, the study data were collected from ۱۹۸ participants. Structural equation modeling analysis indicated that both emotional intelligence and empathy serve as positive and significant predictors of authentic personality. Furthermore, a moderate correlation was observed between teacher empathy and emotional intelligence. Accordingly, the initial proposed conceptual model of the study was supported by the empirical findings.

کلیدواژه ها:

English Teachers ، Personality ، Authentic Personality ، Emotional Intelligence ، Empathy ، Structural Equation Modeling