Self-concept and self-actualization in the short story Shodiqi Adz Dzill: A review of humanistic psychology

Maulidiyah, Shinta and Yurisa, Penny Respati ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-7987 (2025) Self-concept and self-actualization in the short story Shodiqi Adz Dzill: A review of humanistic psychology. Diglosia: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya, 8 (3). pp. 611-622. ISSN 2615725X (p.); 26158655 (e.)

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the self-concept and self-actualization contained in the short story Shodiqi Adz Dzill by Arezo Zaenab based on Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology theory. This research uses descriptive qualitative method with Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology theory approach. The data sources in this research are primary data and secondary data. The data collection technique used in this research is reading and writing. From the results of this study, the author found seven data findings which are divided into four components of self-concept, and success in achieving self-actualization, which include: (1) real self, Sarah's attitude that sticks to her perception, (2) ideal self, Sarah tries to accept her mother's views, (3) conditional positive regard, Khadijah accepts Sarah without worrying too much about her behavior, (4) unconditional positive regard, Khadijah accepts Sarah without worrying too much about her behavior, and (5) self-actualization, Sarah overcomes her psychological challenges and reaches her best potential. Based on the results of the above research, it can be concluded that with the acceptance and support of her mother, Sarah managed to overcome these challenges, change her views, by developing to reach her best potential without being afraid of shadows anymore.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	self-concept; self-actualization; Carl Rogers’ humanistic psychology
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2099 Other Language, Communication and Culture > 209999 Language, Communication and Culture not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of Arabic Language and Letters
Depositing User:	Penny Respati Yurisa
Date Deposited:	14 Nov 2025 09:08

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