Emotion labour

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Emotion labour

Emotion labour refers to the tiring nature of work that places demands on emotional coping and emotion self-regulation. This often involves supporting others who are having emotional experiences.

Examples of work that involves emotion labour:

  • Airline steward/ess
  • Customer service
  • Emergency service personnel (e.g., paramedics, police)
  • Mental health professional
  • Teaching/training