ERIC Number: EJ1405828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Imposter Syndrome among First- and Continuing-Generation College Students: The Roles of Perfectionism and Stress
Chelsey L. Holden; Lindsay E. Wright; Angel M. Herring; Pat L. Sims
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, v25 n4 p726-740 2024
More research is needed to understand the relationships between imposter syndrome, perfection, and stress, as well as how they might be similar or different among first- and continuing-generation college students. This research study examines the relationships among imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and stress among first- and continuing-generation college students. Participants included 388 college students, including 184 (47.4%) first-generation students. Results indicate levels of imposter syndrome and stress are similar between first- and continuing-generation students. Levels of socially prescribed perfectionism are significantly correlated with imposter syndrome and stress for both groups; however, imposter syndrome is more strongly associated with stress among first-generation students. Implications for college student mental health and retention are discussed.
Descriptors: College Students, First Generation College Students, Stress Variables, Personality Traits, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Relationship, Social Influences
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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