Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 Symbolisms of Women's External Identity in a Faithful Society from the Perspective of the Quran Symbolisms of Women's External Identity in a Faithful Society from the Perspective of the Quran 7 18 735051 10.22034/jwir.2026.2065496.1004 FA Khadijeh Ahmadibighash Assistant Professor, Department of Quran and Hadith, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0002-7900-7103 Mahsa Pakdaman MA Student, Department of Quranic Interpretation and Sciences, Qaem Seminary Institute, Chizar, Tehran, Iran. Journal Article 2025 07 11 The Quranic perspective on women’s identity symbols, in both their internal and external dimensions, aligns their performance and behavior with values, respect, dignity, and protection within the faithful community. These symbols not only have a deep connection with Islamic culture and teachings but also manifest the religious values and beliefs, as well as the dignity and status of Muslim women. The present study aims to answer the question: Based on Quranic foundations, what symbols encompass the external identity of women in the faithful community? A descriptive-analytical examination of this issue indicates that the symbolic behavior of women, rooted in their innate nature and inner self, is particularly emphasized through actionable symbols, especially for Muslim women. The expression of human external behaviors is the result of their inner inclinations, and every inner inclination stems from rational and practical insight. Cultivating and refining these inner characteristics, in alignment with the specific roles of women in the human social system, leads to the emergence and manifestation of virtuous traits in them. Due to their unique creation, these manifestations are more prominent in women than in men. The significant function of Quranic symbolism in presenting and elucidating the external identity of Muslim women lies in conveying meaning and fostering a sense of identity through symbols such as chastity, modesty, compassion, and devotion. Faithful women, by embodying the symbols of their external identity within the faithful community, can effectively be introduced as role models for all of humanity. The Quranic perspective on women’s identity symbols, in both their internal and external dimensions, aligns their performance and behavior with values, respect, dignity, and protection within the faithful community. These symbols not only have a deep connection with Islamic culture and teachings but also manifest the religious values and beliefs, as well as the dignity and status of Muslim women. The present study aims to answer the question: Based on Quranic foundations, what symbols encompass the external identity of women in the faithful community? A descriptive-analytical examination of this issue indicates that the symbolic behavior of women, rooted in their innate nature and inner self, is particularly emphasized through actionable symbols, especially for Muslim women. The expression of human external behaviors is the result of their inner inclinations, and every inner inclination stems from rational and practical insight. Cultivating and refining these inner characteristics, in alignment with the specific roles of women in the human social system, leads to the emergence and manifestation of virtuous traits in them. Due to their unique creation, these manifestations are more prominent in women than in men. The significant function of Quranic symbolism in presenting and elucidating the external identity of Muslim women lies in conveying meaning and fostering a sense of identity through symbols such as chastity, modesty, compassion, and devotion. Faithful women, by embodying the symbols of their external identity within the faithful community, can effectively be introduced as role models for all of humanity. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_735051_4aad9e91aa5234b62f27ba285b79adea.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 Spiritual and Belief Factors Effective in Reducing Symptoms of Illness Anxiety Disorder in Iranian Women Spiritual and Belief Factors Effective in Reducing Symptoms of Illness Anxiety Disorder in Iranian Women 19 28 731988 10.22034/jwir.2025.2071731.1036 FA Peyman Hatamian Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran 0000-0001-7147-6733 Fatemeh Sharafi Department of Counseling, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. 0009-0007-9703-204X Zahra Ahmadian Department of Counseling, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. 0009-0008-5534-0148 Zahra Samavati Department of Counseling, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. 0009-0001-4438-6721 Fatemeh Fathei Department of Counseling, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. Journal Article 2025 09 15 Spirituality and religious beliefs are among the most important factors that can protect individuals against various physical and psychological problems. Therefore, considering the significance of this issue, the present study aimed to examine the spiritual and religious factors that influence the reduction of illness anxiety disorder symptoms in Iranian women.This research was qualitative in nature and employed the latent content analysis method. The study population included seven mental health specialists and seven Iranian women, who were selected through purposive sampling and interviewed using a semi-structured format until theoretical saturation was achieved.Analysis of the findings led to the identification of five main categories: having hope and motivation, inner belief and faith in God, adherence to religious principles, serenity and tolerance, and having meaning in life.The results indicate that spiritual and religious components can be effectively utilized to reduce psychological problems such as somatic symptom disorders, particularly illness anxiety disorder, among women. Spirituality and religious beliefs are among the most important factors that can protect individuals against various physical and psychological problems. Therefore, considering the significance of this issue, the present study aimed to examine the spiritual and religious factors that influence the reduction of illness anxiety disorder symptoms in Iranian women.This research was qualitative in nature and employed the latent content analysis method. The study population included seven mental health specialists and seven Iranian women, who were selected through purposive sampling and interviewed using a semi-structured format until theoretical saturation was achieved.Analysis of the findings led to the identification of five main categories: having hope and motivation, inner belief and faith in God, adherence to religious principles, serenity and tolerance, and having meaning in life.The results indicate that spiritual and religious components can be effectively utilized to reduce psychological problems such as somatic symptom disorders, particularly illness anxiety disorder, among women. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_731988_0510026a9c1ea2e6e538bf99254a7c66.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 The Impact of Mothers’ Cultural Capital on Daughters’ Marital Quality(Analyzing the Mediating Role of Communication Skills) The Impact of Mothers’ Cultural Capital on Daughters’ Marital Quality(Analyzing the Mediating Role of Communication Skills) 29 45 735052 10.22034/jwir.2025.2071046.1033 FA Mohammad Reza Heshmati PhD in Sociology, Faculty of Law and Humanities, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran. (Corresponding Author) 0009-0009-0588-0629 Journal Article 2025 09 07 The present study aimed to examine the impact of family cultural capital on daughters’ marital quality, with particular emphasis on the mediating role of communication skills. The research problem was formulated in light of the increasing marital challenges in contemporary Iranian society and the pivotal role of the family institution in enhancing marital quality. This study employed a descriptive–analytical design using a survey method. The statistical population consisted of married women aged 20 to 35 in Tehran who had been married for at least one year. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires measuring cultural capital (based on Bourdieu’s theory), communication skills, and marital quality (researcher-made questionnaire). Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).The findings indicated that family cultural capital has a direct and significant effect on daughters’ marital quality. Furthermore, communication skills play a substantial mediating role in strengthening this relationship. The results suggest that daughters raised in families with higher levels of cultural capital demonstrate stronger communication skills, which in turn enhance marital interactions and improve marital quality.By emphasizing the mediating function of communication skills, this study clarifies the causal pathways between variables and offers important implications for family policy-making and premarital education programs. The present study aimed to examine the impact of family cultural capital on daughters’ marital quality, with particular emphasis on the mediating role of communication skills. The research problem was formulated in light of the increasing marital challenges in contemporary Iranian society and the pivotal role of the family institution in enhancing marital quality. This study employed a descriptive–analytical design using a survey method. The statistical population consisted of married women aged 20 to 35 in Tehran who had been married for at least one year. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires measuring cultural capital (based on Bourdieu’s theory), communication skills, and marital quality (researcher-made questionnaire). Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).The findings indicated that family cultural capital has a direct and significant effect on daughters’ marital quality. Furthermore, communication skills play a substantial mediating role in strengthening this relationship. The results suggest that daughters raised in families with higher levels of cultural capital demonstrate stronger communication skills, which in turn enhance marital interactions and improve marital quality.By emphasizing the mediating function of communication skills, this study clarifies the causal pathways between variables and offers important implications for family policy-making and premarital education programs. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_735052_4f6d084f2de29c4c90de8ffc60395870.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 The Impact of Studying at Coeducational Universities on Marriage Success among Female Students of Islamic Azad University The Impact of Studying at Coeducational Universities on Marriage Success among Female Students of Islamic Azad University 47 55 735053 10.22034/jwir.2026.2078479.1054 FA Anita Rozbhi Bachelor’s Student, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran 0009-0001-0813-4500 Mohammad Sadegh Farshad Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran. 0009-0001-0813-4500 Journal Article 2025 11 20 The present study aimed to examine the impact of studying at coeducational universities on factors related to successful marriage among female students. This research was quantitative in nature and employed a descriptive–survey methodology. The statistical population consisted of female students of Islamic Azad University in Eqlid County, from whom 100 participants were selected through convenience sampling. The data collection tool was a 24-item Marriage Interest Questionnaire, designed based on a five-point Likert scale, measuring four main components: feedback on marriage, readiness and willingness to marry, attitudes toward marriage outcomes, and marriage barriers. The internal consistency of the questionnaire, assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, was 0.89, indicating satisfactory reliability and validity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests in SPSS software. Results showed a significant difference in the mean scores of the components of feedback on marriage, attitudes toward marriage outcomes, and marriage barriers among students in the coeducational environment (p < 0.05), whereas the readiness and willingness to marry component did not reach a significant level. The findings suggest that studying at a coeducational university can enhance female students’ awareness and attitudes toward marriage; however, converting positive attitudes into practical readiness for marriage requires targeted educational, cultural, and supportive interventions. Accordingly, designing skill-development programs, pre-marital counseling, and institutional support can play an effective role in facilitating informed and successful marriages among students. The present study aimed to examine the impact of studying at coeducational universities on factors related to successful marriage among female students. This research was quantitative in nature and employed a descriptive–survey methodology. The statistical population consisted of female students of Islamic Azad University in Eqlid County, from whom 100 participants were selected through convenience sampling. The data collection tool was a 24-item Marriage Interest Questionnaire, designed based on a five-point Likert scale, measuring four main components: feedback on marriage, readiness and willingness to marry, attitudes toward marriage outcomes, and marriage barriers. The internal consistency of the questionnaire, assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, was 0.89, indicating satisfactory reliability and validity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-tests in SPSS software. Results showed a significant difference in the mean scores of the components of feedback on marriage, attitudes toward marriage outcomes, and marriage barriers among students in the coeducational environment (p < 0.05), whereas the readiness and willingness to marry component did not reach a significant level. The findings suggest that studying at a coeducational university can enhance female students’ awareness and attitudes toward marriage; however, converting positive attitudes into practical readiness for marriage requires targeted educational, cultural, and supportive interventions. Accordingly, designing skill-development programs, pre-marital counseling, and institutional support can play an effective role in facilitating informed and successful marriages among students. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_735053_c20ef40fe6acca272ef70e4799704755.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 Calibrating the Role of Women and Social Institutions in the Reconstruction of Social Order in Post-Crisis Contexts: The Political–Social Crises of the 2010s and 2022 in Iran Calibrating the Role of Women and Social Institutions in the Reconstruction of Social Order in Post-Crisis Contexts: The Political–Social Crises of the 2010s and 2022 in Iran 56 73 735054 10.22034/jwir.2026.2076927.1048 FA Mohsen Afrough PhD in Political Science, Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, Qom, Iran. 0000-0002-8590-1128 Journal Article 2025 11 06 The social transformations of the 2010s, and particularly the events of 2022, demonstrated that women have become one of the most significant focal points of perceptual and media confrontation against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Nevertheless, prevailing analyses often either reduce women to emotional and reactive actors or frame them within the narratives of foreign media as drivers of social rupture. Employing a descriptive–analytical method and relying on documented data, the present study seeks to reveal the actual role of women in the perceptual and normative dynamics of Iranian society through a three-level theoretical framework encompassing post-crisis institutional damages, patterns of women’s agency during periods of crisis, and mechanisms of social order reconstruction in the post-crisis phase. The findings indicate that cognitive operations targeting women through the salience of issues such as dress, dignity, social vitality, maternal roles, and civic participation aim to undermine perceptual cohesion and generate identity fragmentation. However, women’s soft capacities within the family sphere, women-centered social institutions, and local networks have largely neutralized these operations and facilitated the restoration of perceptual and normative fractures. The analysis further shows that by strengthening emotional authorities, redefining the boundary between legitimate protest and disorder, stabilizing the national narrative, and reproducing social capital, women have emerged as key actors in guiding society from perceptual instability toward social organization. Accordingly, the study concludes that understanding the role of women in contemporary Iran must move beyond emotionalized analyses and be rearticulated within the frameworks of “post-crisis order-building” and “collective perception management” a shift that renders the empowerment of women within governance and social institutions a strategic necessity for social security and national stability. The social transformations of the 2010s, and particularly the events of 2022, demonstrated that women have become one of the most significant focal points of perceptual and media confrontation against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Nevertheless, prevailing analyses often either reduce women to emotional and reactive actors or frame them within the narratives of foreign media as drivers of social rupture. Employing a descriptive–analytical method and relying on documented data, the present study seeks to reveal the actual role of women in the perceptual and normative dynamics of Iranian society through a three-level theoretical framework encompassing post-crisis institutional damages, patterns of women’s agency during periods of crisis, and mechanisms of social order reconstruction in the post-crisis phase. The findings indicate that cognitive operations targeting women through the salience of issues such as dress, dignity, social vitality, maternal roles, and civic participation aim to undermine perceptual cohesion and generate identity fragmentation. However, women’s soft capacities within the family sphere, women-centered social institutions, and local networks have largely neutralized these operations and facilitated the restoration of perceptual and normative fractures. The analysis further shows that by strengthening emotional authorities, redefining the boundary between legitimate protest and disorder, stabilizing the national narrative, and reproducing social capital, women have emerged as key actors in guiding society from perceptual instability toward social organization. Accordingly, the study concludes that understanding the role of women in contemporary Iran must move beyond emotionalized analyses and be rearticulated within the frameworks of “post-crisis order-building” and “collective perception management” a shift that renders the empowerment of women within governance and social institutions a strategic necessity for social security and national stability. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_735054_c31c3b3ab6081f2928087d2e61aecd71.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 The mediating role of dysfunctional attitudes in the relationship between academic stress and coping strategies in students of Fatemiyeh (s) Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz The mediating role of dysfunctional attitudes in the relationship between academic stress and coping strategies in students of Fatemiyeh (s) Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz 75 91 735055 10.22034/jwir.2025.2072939.1040 FA Somayeh Amini M.A. Student in Positive Psychology, Fatemieh Nonprofit Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Fars, Iran. 0009-0000-5027-346X Fatemeh Mahmoudi Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. 0000-0001-7184-8090 Journal Article 2025 09 28 Academic stress, as one of the main factors affecting students’ mental health, can influence their choice of coping strategies. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between academic stress and problem-focused coping strategies with the mediating role of dysfunctional attitudes among students of Fatemieh (S) Institute of Higher Education in Shiraz. This research employed a descriptive-correlational design and was fundamental in purpose. The statistical population consisted of 350 female master’s students, of whom 175 were selected through convenience sampling based on Morgan’s table. The research instruments included the Academic Stress Questionnaire (Zajacova et al., 2005), the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (Weissman & Beck, 1978), and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations – short form (Endler & Parker, 1990; CISS-21). Data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software through path analysis. The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between academic stress and problem-focused coping (β = 0.681, p < 0.001). Moreover, academic stress had a direct and significant effect on dysfunctional attitudes (β = 0.692, p < 0.001); however, the effect of dysfunctional attitudes on problem-focused coping was not significant (β = 0.049, p = 0.516). Therefore, the mediating role of dysfunctional attitudes in this relationship was rejected. The findings suggest that academic stress directly increases the use of problem-focused coping strategies. These results emphasize the need to focus on direct interventions for managing academic stress. It is recommended that educational programs be implemented in universities to strengthen students’ problem-focused coping strategies. Academic stress, as one of the main factors affecting students’ mental health, can influence their choice of coping strategies. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between academic stress and problem-focused coping strategies with the mediating role of dysfunctional attitudes among students of Fatemieh (S) Institute of Higher Education in Shiraz. This research employed a descriptive-correlational design and was fundamental in purpose. The statistical population consisted of 350 female master’s students, of whom 175 were selected through convenience sampling based on Morgan’s table. The research instruments included the Academic Stress Questionnaire (Zajacova et al., 2005), the Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (Weissman & Beck, 1978), and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations – short form (Endler & Parker, 1990; CISS-21). Data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software through path analysis. The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between academic stress and problem-focused coping (β = 0.681, p < 0.001). Moreover, academic stress had a direct and significant effect on dysfunctional attitudes (β = 0.692, p < 0.001); however, the effect of dysfunctional attitudes on problem-focused coping was not significant (β = 0.049, p = 0.516). Therefore, the mediating role of dysfunctional attitudes in this relationship was rejected. The findings suggest that academic stress directly increases the use of problem-focused coping strategies. These results emphasize the need to focus on direct interventions for managing academic stress. It is recommended that educational programs be implemented in universities to strengthen students’ problem-focused coping strategies. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_735055_8d3a1ab5fea3d4588e59c61e725890ee.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 03 21 The Relationship Between Body Shame and Problematic Use of Social Networking Sites with the Mediating Role of Perfectionism Among Female Applicants for Cosmetic Surgery in Shiraz The Relationship Between Body Shame and Problematic Use of Social Networking Sites with the Mediating Role of Perfectionism Among Female Applicants for Cosmetic Surgery in Shiraz 93 104 735068 10.22034/jwir.2025.2068047.1024 FA Fatemeh Ghorbany Zadeh Master&amp;#039;s Degree, Department of Positive Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Fatima Nonprofit Institute of Shiraz, Fars, Iran. 0009-0006-6311-8403 Kazem Khoramdel Ph.D. in Psychology, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Fatemieh Non-Profit Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz, Fars, Iran. 0000-0001-5386-2593 Soode Dashtiane PhD student in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Marvdasht., Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran. 0000-0001-5557-3074 Journal Article 2025 08 06 The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between body shame and problematic use of social networking sites, considering the mediating role of perfectionism, among female applicants for cosmetic surgery in Shiraz in the year 2025. This study employed a descriptive-survey design based on structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of all female applicants for cosmetic surgery who visited beauty clinics in Shiraz during 2025. Out of this population, a total of 257 participants were selected using a non-random purposive sampling method and completed the Body Shame Scale (Littleton), the Perfectionism Scale (Hill), and the Social Networking Addiction Questionnaire (Khaje Ahmadi) through both paper-based forms and online surveys. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Pearson’s correlation coefficient employed to examine the relationships between variables, and SPSS 27 and AMOS 26 software used for final analysis. The findings indicated that body image shame positively and significantly predicted problematic social networking use (B = 0.202). Furthermore, perfectionism had a significant positive relationship with problematic use of social networking sites and predicted it to some extent (B = 0.097). In addition, body image shame had a positive and significant relationship with perfectionism, predicting it with a coefficient of (B = 0.091). The path analysis results supported the main hypothesis of the study, indicating that perfectionism plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between body shame and problematic social networking site use. Accordingly, individuals who are dissatisfied with their body image or experience body shame are more likely to engage in excessive and harmful use of social networking platforms, and individuals with perfectionistic tendencies are also more likely to develop problematic social networking behaviors. Therefore, perfectionism can act as an intermediate factor that amplifies the impact of body shame on problematic social media use and intensifies individuals’ negative perceptions of their bodies, ultimately leading to excessive and unproductive engagement with social media. Based on these findings, the main research hypothesis was confirmed. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between body shame and problematic use of social networking sites, considering the mediating role of perfectionism, among female applicants for cosmetic surgery in Shiraz in the year 2025. This study employed a descriptive-survey design based on structural equation modeling (SEM). The statistical population consisted of all female applicants for cosmetic surgery who visited beauty clinics in Shiraz during 2025. Out of this population, a total of 257 participants were selected using a non-random purposive sampling method and completed the Body Shame Scale (Littleton), the Perfectionism Scale (Hill), and the Social Networking Addiction Questionnaire (Khaje Ahmadi) through both paper-based forms and online surveys. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Pearson’s correlation coefficient employed to examine the relationships between variables, and SPSS 27 and AMOS 26 software used for final analysis. The findings indicated that body image shame positively and significantly predicted problematic social networking use (B = 0.202). Furthermore, perfectionism had a significant positive relationship with problematic use of social networking sites and predicted it to some extent (B = 0.097). In addition, body image shame had a positive and significant relationship with perfectionism, predicting it with a coefficient of (B = 0.091). The path analysis results supported the main hypothesis of the study, indicating that perfectionism plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between body shame and problematic social networking site use. Accordingly, individuals who are dissatisfied with their body image or experience body shame are more likely to engage in excessive and harmful use of social networking platforms, and individuals with perfectionistic tendencies are also more likely to develop problematic social networking behaviors. Therefore, perfectionism can act as an intermediate factor that amplifies the impact of body shame on problematic social media use and intensifies individuals’ negative perceptions of their bodies, ultimately leading to excessive and unproductive engagement with social media. Based on these findings, the main research hypothesis was confirmed. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_735068_38c680c49fd171019372f1c0de1f7cb6.pdf

Fatemiyeh Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz Journal of Women Interdisciplinary Researches 2783-1175 8 1 2026 11 12 Revisiting Mental Spaces and the Representation of Women in Surrealist Literature:A Case Study of The Blind Owl and Its Reflection in the Language of Architecture Revisiting Mental Spaces and the Representation of Women in Surrealist Literature:A Case Study of The Blind Owl and Its Reflection in the Language of Architecture 105 120 732577 10.22034/jwir.2025.2067182.1019 FA Fatemeh Hassanali Master’s Student, Department of Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran. 0000-0002-0718-8099 Maryam Armaghan Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran 0000-0002-0032-3008 Journal Article 2025 07 27 Surrealist literature, as one of the influential movements of the twentieth century, represents an endeavor to penetrate the layers of the unconscious and reveal the hidden logic of the human mind. By merging dream and reality, this school blurs the boundary between the mind and the external world, creating a space where lived experience, imagination, and memory intermingle. In such a context, the concept of space transcends its physical limits and transforms into a manifestation of psychology, gender, and human inner life. This approach provides, not only in literature but also in other arts including architecture, a framework for rethinking spatial experience. The Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat, as a prominent example of surrealist literature in Iran, creates mysterious and mental spaces that enable the analysis of concepts such as time, perception, and gender. In this work, the representation of women plays a central role in shaping psychological and unconscious spaces and symbolically organizes the spatial structure of the narrative. This study, adopting an interdisciplinary approach and employing qualitative semiotic analysis, investigates the mental spaces and the representation of women in The Blind Owl and explores the reflection of its surrealist concepts in the language of architecture. Through the analysis of the text’s visual and symbolic layers, spatial patterns resulting from the fusion of reality and dream are extracted and translated into spatial design concepts. The findings indicate that the application of surrealist concepts in the design process can facilitate the creation of multi-layered, introspective, and experience-centered spaces in contemporary architecture—spaces that are not merely functional but reflect the human mind and psyche. Surrealist literature, as one of the influential movements of the twentieth century, represents an endeavor to penetrate the layers of the unconscious and reveal the hidden logic of the human mind. By merging dream and reality, this school blurs the boundary between the mind and the external world, creating a space where lived experience, imagination, and memory intermingle. In such a context, the concept of space transcends its physical limits and transforms into a manifestation of psychology, gender, and human inner life. This approach provides, not only in literature but also in other arts including architecture, a framework for rethinking spatial experience. The Blind Owl by Sadegh Hedayat, as a prominent example of surrealist literature in Iran, creates mysterious and mental spaces that enable the analysis of concepts such as time, perception, and gender. In this work, the representation of women plays a central role in shaping psychological and unconscious spaces and symbolically organizes the spatial structure of the narrative. This study, adopting an interdisciplinary approach and employing qualitative semiotic analysis, investigates the mental spaces and the representation of women in The Blind Owl and explores the reflection of its surrealist concepts in the language of architecture. Through the analysis of the text’s visual and symbolic layers, spatial patterns resulting from the fusion of reality and dream are extracted and translated into spatial design concepts. The findings indicate that the application of surrealist concepts in the design process can facilitate the creation of multi-layered, introspective, and experience-centered spaces in contemporary architecture—spaces that are not merely functional but reflect the human mind and psyche. https://wir.fatemiyehshiraz.ac.ir/article_732577_5f0ac2abb17b6ec693f52fb4d7bef56f.pdf