The Impact of Positive Emotions on Academic Performance and Well-being among Students and Teachers in Language Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract This bibliometric study investigates the impact of positive emotions without neglecting the benefits of negative emotions on academic performance and well-being among teachers and students in language education. 382 relevant studies published between 2013 and 2023 were retrieved from highly ranked databases using LENS software. Current study synthesized retrieved data and provided suggestions on current gaps in knowledge and future studies in the field. Descriptive characteristics of the publications showed an increased number of publications in 2015 (n = 76) and 2018 (n = 75). The top two leading authors by publication amount and citation score were J-M. Dewaele (29 papers, 2,090 citations) and P.D. Macintyre (7 papers, 1,097 citations). The results indicated that positive emotions have a significant impact on academic success, development of students’ skills and abilities, what increases overall well-being among students and teachers involved in language education. The findings of this study are useful for researchers interested in an overview of the publication trends in language education, as well as for teachers and students since they encourage a deeper understanding of impact of positive emotions on academic performance in the language learning context and creating efficient learning environment.