The Impact of Dramatic Literature on the Formation of Self-Esteem in Girls
Subject Areas :Mohammad moein Safari 1 , Azam Mohammadi 2 , Mahsa Panahi Kazerooni 3
1 - Assistant Professor, Department of Literature, Faculty Member, Payame Noor University of Marvdasht, Fars, Iran.
2 - Lecturer, M.A. in Social Psychology, Fatemieh Non-Profit Institute, Shiraz, Fars, Iran.
3 - Lecturer, B.Sc. in Plant Protection, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Keywords: Dramatic Literature, Khayyam-Khani, Self-Esteem, Psychological Development, Schoolgirls, Iranian-Islamic Authenticity, Childhood, Theater.,
Abstract :
This brief report, from a social psychology perspective, explores the impact of creative participation by school-aged girls in the production of dramatic literature based on Khayyam-khani (recitation of Khayyam’s quatrains), with the aim of enhancing self-esteem and reinforcing bonds with cultural-religious identity during childhood. The study employed a quantitative method using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). The statistical population included 50 girls aged 8 to 10 from Shahid Sharif Ashraf Elementary School in Shiraz, who actively participated in various stages of creating, performing, and staging Khayyam-based plays. The program, rooted in the quatrains of Omar Khayyam as symbols of Iranian-Islamic wisdom, provided a platform for purposeful social interaction, lived artistic experience, and the reconstruction of cultural identity. Data analysis through comparison of pre-test and post-test scores indicated a significant improvement in self-esteem indicators. The findings suggest that engagement in theatrical activities based on classical texts can serve as a cultural-psychological intervention to enhance core components of positive self-concept, self-efficacy, and sense of worth in children. Furthermore, the results indicate that integrating performing arts with authentic Iranian-Islamic content not only promotes children's mental well-being but also serves as a key factor in preserving the cultural identity of the new generation. Accordingly, it is recommended that modern educational approaches harness the potential of classical literature and creative drama to foster students' psychological resilience and cultural cohesion.