Impostor Phenomenon, Self- Compassion and Perceived Stress among Young Adults

Abstract

The present study examined the relationship between impostor phenomenon, self- compassion and perceived stress among young adults; the difference in impostor phenomenon, self- compassion and perceived stress between males and females along with understanding the impact of self- compassion and perceived stress on impostor phenomenon. The data was collected in hybrid mode within the age group of 18- 25 years from 100 males and 100 females residing in city of New Delhi and Bengaluru using Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale, Self- Compassion Scale and Perceived Stress Scale. Statistical analysis of correlation, independent sample t test and multiple linear regression was done to test the hypothesis. The results indicated that the variables, impostor phenomenon, self- compassion and perceived stress were correlated to each other; independent variables- self- compassion and perceived stress influenced the dependent variable- impostor phenomenon; and self- compassion didn’t have difference among males and females but impostor phenomenon and perceived had difference among males and females. Implications, limitations and future suggestions of the study were also stated.