“…Specifically, the teacher-student relationship is a two-way interpersonal association that takes place in proximal (e.g., proactive interactions) and distal systems (e.g., the classroom environment; Zhou et al, 2020 ). When a supportive teacher-student relationship is established, students are more willing to express their ideas and collaborate with their peers, which stimulates students’ motivation, helps them experience a sense of well-being, and, in turn, achieves academic success ( Barile et al, 2012 ; Li, 2021 ). Further, when such students are faced with challenging tasks or setbacks, they are more likely to persevere, especially with the encouragement, feedback, and support of their teachers ( Koca, 2016 ).…”