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26 February 2026

Theoretical Analysis of Psychological Situational Drama in Psychological Healing for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate from the Perspective of Role-Playing Theory

Yuling Huang1 Yier Yuan2 Jiaqi Qin1 Fanggang Song1 Chenhao Ni2 Hanhan Chen3 Binpeng Xue4*
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1 Department of Psychology, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
2 Department of Primary Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
3 Department of Preschool Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
4 School of Education, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang, China
EIR 2026 , 4(2), 183–188; https://doi.org/10.18063/EIR.v4i2.1563
© 2026 by the Author. Licensee Whioce Publishing, Singapore. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
Abstract

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a common congenital craniofacial deformity that profoundly impacts children's psychological development, yet has long been inadequately addressed. Current interventions predominantly rely on cognitive behavioral therapy or supportive counseling, which remain insufficient in addressing children's emotional expression and self-identity needs. Psychological situational drama, derived from Moreno's psychological drama theory, emphasizes exploring inner worlds through improvisational performance and role-playing to facilitate emotional release and self-awareness, thereby providing a novel therapeutic approach for this population. Within the framework of role theory, this study elucidates the mechanisms of psychological situational drama intervention for CLP children, explores its applications in self-identity reconstruction, emotional regulation, social training, and family system integration, and proposes future directions based on existing research limitations.

Keywords
role-playing theory
psychological situational drama
children with cleft lip and palate
psychotherapy
self-identity
Funding
Supported by Wenzhou University 2025 Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(Project No.: JWXC2025040)
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