The interplay of frustration, need dissatisfaction, and behavioral compensation

Our research looks at how people react when their goals are blocked. While many think frustration automatically leads to anger or aggression, that’s not always the case. Instead, frustration often leaves people with unmet needs. To deal with this, they may try to make up for those needs in different ways. Sometimes this means acting in a helpful or positive way, and other times it can lead to negative behavior—depending on the situation. The key insight is that frustration doesn’t have to result in aggression. It can also inspire people to work together, support each other, or take collective action to reach their goals.

Dissertation: https://hdl.handle.net/11370/af185f6c-80ac-4921-ab42-fec1b6f8f22d