Emotional intelligence and English as a second/foreign language learning: a systematic review using TCCM framework.

ABSTRACT: Emotional intelligence (EI) has been widely studied in the context of English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) learning when the focus shifts from unidimensional cognitive aspects to multiple aspects, including the role of affective factors in language learning. This systematic review synthesizes 121 research articles related to EI and ESL/EFL learning and analyses the articles using the theory, context, characteristics, and methodology (TCCM) framework. The theory section outlines the theoretical frameworks integrated in the studies. The context highlights the contributions of various countries to the field and examines the study population. The characteristics section analyses the different variables of ESL/EFL investigated with EI, and the methodology addresses the data collection

SUBMITTER: Deepika G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827750 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature