Table 2 The frequency of emotions experienced by expatriate EFL teachers in Türkiye
Emotions | Frequency |
|---|---|
Negative emotions | 35 |
Stress | 6 |
Boredom | 5 |
Feeling ignored | 3 |
Job dislike | 3 |
Low motivation | 2 |
Insecurity | 2 |
Dissatisfaction | 1 |
Regret | 1 |
Worry | 1 |
Disappointment | 1 |
Unwillingness | 1 |
Feeling unstable | 1 |
Feeling pressured | 1 |
Lack of professional freedom | 1 |
Unhappiness | 1 |
Feeling insanity | 1 |
Uncertainty | 1 |
Feeling submissive | 1 |
Feeling of being fossilized | 1 |
Anxiety | 1 |
Positive emotions | 60 |
Happiness | 15 |
Job satisfaction | 12 |
Love of one’s job | 12 |
Feeling appreciated | 3 |
Contentment | 2 |
Motivation | 2 |
Feeling vivacious | 1 |
Thrill | 1 |
Inspiration | 1 |
Inner peace | 1 |
Excitement | 1 |
Being fascinated with one’s job | 1 |
Enjoyment | 1 |
Feeling noticed | 1 |
Feeling fruitful | 1 |
Fulfillment | 1 |
Work engagement | 1 |
Job appreciation | 1 |
Feeling energetic | 1 |
Feeling rewarded | 1 |