Education

Effect of teacher social support on students’ emotions and learning engagement: a U.S.-Chinese classroom investigation

M. Jia and J. Cheng

This groundbreaking research by Moyi Jia and Jiuqing Cheng explores how teacher social support influences student emotions and engagement, revealing fascinating cultural contrasts between U.S. and Chinese classrooms. It uncovers that positive emotions play a crucial role in enhancing student engagement across both cultures, while also highlighting significant differences in emotional experiences between the two groups. Discover the insights from this compelling study!

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of teacher social support on students’ emotions and learning engagement, examining cultural differences between U.S. and Chinese classrooms. Using Emotional Response Theory, the study finds that student positive emotions mediate the relationship between teacher support and student engagement in both cultures. However, Chinese students reported significantly more negative emotions, while U.S. students reported more positive emotions and higher perceived network support from teachers.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jan 23, 2024

Authors

Moyi Jia, Jiuqing Cheng

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