Using Motivational Theories to Study Imposter Phenomenon Among Academics

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https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonses.489

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Imposter phenomenon, Imposter syndrome, Gender differences, Expectancy-value, Attributions, Self-determination, Higher education

Abstract

The present study analyzes Imposter Phenomenon (IP) through the lens of three different motivational frameworks. Expectancy Value Theory, Attribution Theory, and Self-Determination Theory were used to study IP among academics.  With 72% of participants experiencing frequent or intense IP levels, IP was prevalent among those sampled. Females experienced higher IP than males, although race and first-generation status did not significantly impact IP levels. Post docs had higher IP scores than tenured faculty and full-time non-tenured faculty had higher IP scores than tenured faculty. Younger academics had higher IP scores. Analyses of the motivational frameworks showed significant differences by IP level.

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Taasoobshirazi, G., Hord, A., Vaughn, A., Treadaway, H., & Johnson, M. (2023). Using motivational theories to study Imposter Phenomenon among academics. International Journal on Social and Education Sciences (IJonSES), 5(2), 167-189. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonses.489

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2023-06-03

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Using Motivational Theories to Study Imposter Phenomenon Among Academics. (2023). International Journal on Social and Education Sciences, 5(2), 167-189. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijonses.489