Family Attitude toward Achievement as Predictor of Impostor Phenomenon among students: Role of Narcissism

Abstract

Background. Impostor is a motivational phenomenon for people who succeed, one’s view other factors attribute to their success such as luck (Feenstra et al., 2020). The present study is to investigate the relationship among family attitude towards achievement, impostor phenomenon and moderating role of narcissism.

Method. A correlation research design was used in present study. Through convenience sampling data was collected from 400 students (Male = 200 and Female = 200). Clance impostor phenomenon scale (Clance, 1987), Mixed Message about Achievement scale (Thompson & Dinnel, 2001) and Narcissism (subscale of short dark triad scale) (Jones & Paulhusin, 2014) were used. A correlation research design was used in present study.

Results. Result indicated that mixed message from family and family achievement values have positive relationship with impostor phenomenon and narcissism. On other hand, mixed message from family, family achievement values and narcissism positively predict impostor. Further results indicated narcissism not moderate between mixed message from family, family achievement values and impostor phenomenon.

Conclusion. Finding indicates family attitude toward achievement more prone to develop impostor feelings and narcissism personality. Hence, in present age there is dire need to create awareness about the importance of family attitude related to achievement and impostor phenomenon. This research is also beneficial in clinical and academic setting to do further research and develop psychotherapy.   

Keywords. Family attitude toward achievements, narcissism, impostor phenomenon