Psychological resources and interventions for teachers' emotional competence and well-being: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Teachers are increasingly exposed to emotional and organizational stressors that affect their psychological well-being and professional functioning. Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Reflective Functioning (RF) have emerged as key protective factors in preventing burnout and promoting Quality of Life (QoL) in educational contexts.

Methods

This systematic review followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and synthesized findings from 42 empirical studies published between 2010 and 2024. Studies were identified through comprehensive searches of EBSCOhost, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Both psychological interventions and observational studies exploring the relationship between EI, RF, and teacher well-being were included.

Results

Intervention studies showed that progr

SUBMITTER: Cervellione B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394466 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature