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The study explores work engagement among Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers by investigating the relationships between altruism, empathy, teacher-student relationship quality, and professional engagement. Despite growing interest in positive psychology in educational contexts, significant gaps remain in understanding teachers' work dynamics, particularly in EFL settings. Employing structural equation modeling, the research will survey approximately 300 Iranian EFL teachers using established scales measuring altruism, empathy, teacher-student relationships, and work engagement. The comprehensive methodology aims to systematically examine how teachers' dispositional attributes and interpersonal relationships influence their professional engagement. By illuminating the complex interactions between psychological characteristics and professional commitment, the study seeks to provide valuable insights for teacher education, professional development, and institutional policies. The research promises to contribute meaningful understanding of EFL teachers' psychological resources and engagement mechanisms.