The ethics of care emphasizes practice, focusing on providing tailored responses to the unique needs of the cared-for at the appropriate time. A key factor is whether the care provided by the caregiver aligns with the needs of the cared-for. From the perspective of interdependence, everyone both requires care and provides care, affirming the universal significance and value of care. In the context of emotional management, establishing a caring relationship between the giver and receiver of emotional management fosters responses from the cared-for, which serves as their reciprocal affirmation of care. This not only validates the value of care but also enhances the effectiveness of emotional management. The thesis adopts Noddings′ ethics of care as a framework for emotional management. The principles of care ethics can enrich Western psychological theories and help recognize the value of life within emotional management. The findings are as follows: Analysis of Noddings′ ethics of care: 1. The meaning of care: According to Noddings′ definition, "caring for" refers to a direct, immediate face-to-face relationship of natural care, whereas "caring about" represents an indirect care relationship, motivated by moral obligation to assist those in crisis, termed ethical care. 2. Caring relationships: Noddings emphasizes that the essence of a caring relationship lies in the unique contributions of both the caregiver (one-caring) and the cared-for (cared-for). The relationship is incomplete without the active participation of both parties. Keywords: Ethics of care, care, emotions, emotional management, emotional exhaustion
