Journal of the stylistic of Persian poem and prose
volume Number 19، number In Volume 7، October 2026 ، issue Number 125

A Critical Analysis of Young Adult Novels in the 2010s: Content and structural analysis

Masoumeh Esfahaniha , Reza Shajari (Author in Charge), Fatemeh Sadat Taheri

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Research in the field of young adult novels, as one of the influential genres of contemporary literature, holds a special place in the literary and cultural studies of Iran. This article aims to examine research trends in the field of young adult novels, with an emphasis on the 1390s, by analyzing the topics, methods, and theoretical frameworks used by researchers.

METHODOLOGY: The research method used in this article is a qualitative content analysis of selected works.

FINDINGS: The findings show that novels of this period have mainly focused on four main axes: 1) themes of young adult novels with an emphasis on identity, psychological, and social issues; 2) structural and aesthetic elements from the perspective of narratology and characterization; 3) novels with sociological, educational, and philosophical approaches; This research, with an analytical and critical perspective, studies the prominent novels of this period in the "original authorship" category and examines their weaknesses and strengths at three levels: structural, content, and literary. It is hoped that the findings of this research, in addition to contributing to the background of children"s and young adult literature studies, will provide practical guidance for writers, educators, reference groups, and families in selecting and producing suitable works.

CONCLUSION:

Keyword
Teenage novel , content analysis , pathology , nineties.