Conducting this research, it has revealed on the above statement that this study applies the theory of frustration from Floyd L. Ruch . It also uses the theory
of self-adjustment proposed by Hubert Bonner. Thus, the theory of frustration and self-adjustment discusses as follows :
1. The Notion of Frustration
In circumstances of life, someone may get frustration. There have many problems that occurred in people’s life. Even though someone has tried many
resources for coping the problems but the motives are not always easily satisfied. Therefore, there are possible obstacles to be overcome and choices to be made. As
mentioned by Hilgard that, “even when our wishes are realizable, there are often long delays before they are fulfilled and such delays are thwarting; we are faced
with conflict and frustration whenever our goal- seeking behavior is hampered by blocking and postponement” 1962: 498.
To analyze frustration within Roger Hancock’s characters in the novella “The Strange Country”, this study describes some definitions proposed by many
experts to define what frustration is. As stated by Morris and Maisto that, “Frustration occurs when a person is prevented from reaching a goal because
something or someone stands in the way” 2003: 399. It is like what Hilgard says that, “A frustrating event is one in which goal
directed activity is blocked, showed up, or otherwise interfered with 1962: 498. Similar to Kagan and Haveman state that:
Frustration is applied to the blocking of motive satisfaction by some kinds of obstacles. The term frustration is also applied the unpleasant feelings that
result from the blocking of motive satisfaction that is, the feeling we experience when something interferes with our wishes, hopes, plans, and
expectation 1976: 341.
Thus, man is frustrated when some sort of obstacles blocks the goal achievement. The obstacles prevent someone from satisfying the need or desire.
From the definition above, it can be concluded that frustration is an internal motivational emotional state resulting from interference with satisfaction or a
motive or a blocking of goal directed behavior, in order to prevent a painful or uncomfortable excitation. In other words, someone gets frustration when his or
her motive satisfaction is blocked.
2. Types of Frustration
