Qualitative Content Analysis of 8th and 9th Grade Persian Language and Literature Textbooks in the 2023–2024 Academic Year: Addressing Life Skills within Islamic Educational Teachings

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

10.22091/jrim.2025.11179.1090

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to conduct a qualitative content analysis of Persian textbooks for 8th and 9th grades in the first cycle of secondary education in the academic year 2023-2024, based on life skills components including: self-awareness, effective social communication, problem-solving, creative thinking, critical thinking, and managing emotions within the framework of the educational teachings of Islam. The research methodology employed conceptual analysis to understand life skills and qualitative textual content analysis to examine the texts of the textbooks. Findings indicated that life skills in Islamic educational teachings not only address moral problems but also provide remedies for moral vices. However, in the analyzed textbooks, there was little attention given to addressing moral vices and negative emotions. Creative and critical thinking concepts in the textbooks were mainly limited to contemplation on creation and self-assessment, with less focus on innovation, judgment, and criticism. Furthermore, the self-awareness skill in Islamic teachings encompasses two dimensions: intuitive and acquired, while the textbook content largely emphasizes the acquired dimension. Effective social communication from the perspective of Islamic teachings has both individual and social dimensions, emphasizing personal spiritual growth through connections; however, the textbooks primarily highlighted the social dimension of this skill.

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  • Receive Date: 08 September 2025
  • Revise Date: 11 November 2025
  • Accept Date: 25 November 2025

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