Sarcouncil Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

Abstract: This study aimed to Study of the Psychosocial Status of Iraqi Students and an Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Multicultural Therapy on Improving Psychological and Social Functioning in Individuals with Anxiety Disorders. The research was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a descriptive–analytical study was carried out with a sample of 250 students selected through multistage cluster sampling. In the second phase, 30 students who met the criteria for anxiety disorder were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups (15 participants in each group). Standardized instruments—including the Beck–Steer Anxiety Inventory, Keyes’ Social Well-Being Scale, Hadian-Nasab Social Functioning Scale, and the Goldberg General Health Questionnaire—were used to measure the variables. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential methods such as the ANCOVA test. The descriptive findings indicated significant differences in the psychological and social status of students based on demographic variables such as gender, field of study, and academic level. These differences were observed across dimensions including anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, social vulnerability, and various components of social well-being. Additionally, significant correlations were found between indicators of psychological and social health. The intervention phase revealed that multicultural therapy significantly reduced anxiety and improved psychological and social functioning in the experimental group compared to the control group. These findings highlight the importance of implementing multicultural therapeutic approaches in university settings to enhance the psychological and social well-being of international students.