Dramaturgical analysis

Definition

Dramaturgical analysis is a sociological perspective that views social interactions as akin to actors performing on a stage, where individuals manage their impressions in front of others. It emphasizes the ways in which people present themselves and their activities in everyday life, drawing from the metaphor of theater to explain social behavior.

Related terms

Impression Management: The process by which individuals control the impression others form of them, especially during social interactions.

Front Stage Behavior: How we act when we know that others are observing us, akin to actors performing for an audience.

Back Stage Behavior: The way we behave when we are out of the public eye and can drop our societal roles and masks