The Effectiveness of Psychodynamic Therapy on Frustration Tolerance and Psychological Hardiness in Iranian Immigrants

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of intensive short-term psychodynamic therapy on feelings of frustration and psychological hardiness in Iranian immigrants. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and two-month follow-up, along with a control group. The statistical population consisted of Iranian immigrants who met the inclusion criteria. A total of 30 participants were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 participants in each group). Research instruments included the Frustration Scale by Gilbert and Allen and the Psychological Hardiness Scale by Kobasa. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance in SPSS version 25. Findings indicated that intensive short-term psychodynamic therapy significantly reduced feelings of frustration and increased psychological hardiness in the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.01). Moreover, these changes remained stable at the follow-up stage. The results of this study suggest that psychodynamic therapy can have a positive impact on reducing feelings of frustration and enhancing psychological hardiness in Iranian immigrants. Accordingly, it is recommended that this therapeutic approach be utilized to improve the mental health of immigrant individuals.