The Effectiveness of Interactive Group Therapy and Psychodrama on Identity Orientation in Adolescent Girls with Psychological Distress

e aim of this study was toevaluate the effectiveness of group therapy based on two methods of interaction and psychodrama on identity orientation in adolescent girls with psychological distress. study design was experimental with pre-test, post-test, and control group. 33 girls (aged 14-16) with psychological distress were selected by purposive sampling method in the academic year 2016-2017 and randomly divided into three equal groups. Interventions were 10 sessions of 2-hour group therapy based on interaction and psychodrama. Then Kessler psychological Distress scale (Kessler et al, 2002) and Identity Orientation Questionnaire (Cheek & Briggs, 2003) were administered.ANCOVA and MANCOVA analysis of covariance showed that group therapy based on interaction and psychodrama is effective on reducing psychological distress in adolescents. Results also showed psychodrama was effective on personal identity orientation and interaction group therapy was effective on social identity orientation. Finally, the results indicate the necessity for paying attention to the identity orientation, and preventive and therapeutic actions to improve the psychological health of adolescents.