Effects of Generation Status and Parent Education Level On Impostor Phenomenon in Undergraduate Students

Navigating new environments and experiences opens people up to unrelenting self-doubt. The jump from high school to unexplored college territory is a particularly hazardous time for this manifestation. Undergraduate students are notorious for self-doubt and questioning. This self-doubt is known as the impostor phenomenon. The impostor phenomenon, colloquially known as impostor syndrome, is when an otherwise successful person feels like a fraud. A non-probability convenience sampling of 148 students was collected through a survey. The survey included the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale and was distributed to students to determine if there is a difference in impostor phenomenon among first-generation, continuing-generation, or legacy students. This study also analyzes any difference in impostor phenomenon scores with parent education levels, among other variables. There was no relationship between impostor phenomenon and parent education level or generation status found. It was found that women have significantly higher impostor phenomenon scores than men. The findings from this study may provide valuable insights for assisting students during the difficult transition from high school to college

Scott Elliott

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Kenzie James

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Evan Todachine

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Galvanizing Community, Support, Well-being, and Self-Efficacy: Supporting Doctoral Candidates Throughout the Dissertation Writing Process

Recent data published by the Council of Graduate Schools indicates approximately 40% of students who begin doctoral coursework do not complete their degree. This asserts the need for graduate schools to examine ways in which they can support their doctoral student population, particularly through the dissertation writing process. The purpose of this autoethnographic study was to explore two methods of dissertation writing support: a dissertation writing group sponsored by a graduate school and independent dissertation coaching services. The article highlights key findings from each support system and provides implications for dissertation writing group facilitators, dissertation coaches, and graduate schools

Bittersweet Dreams: Day Dreaming about the Day of the LORD

This presentation was a session from the 2025 Preachers conference held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University

Jackson Trahant 2025

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Restoration vs. Revelation: Alexander Campbell\u27s Unique Condemnation of Joseph Smith

The great Alexander Campbell, an influential figure of the Restoration Movement, is historically regarded as a fiery orator, minister, and evangelical Protestant. Much of the historiography surrounding Campbell rightfully focuses on his adamant efforts to proliferate his ideology. His scorching personality brought him into conflict with members of every Christian sect. Still, Campbell’s focus on unity allowed him to make general concessions with his fellow Christians. He was often congenial and sociable when engaging with Christians, and even atheists, who held opinions that differed from his own. However, Campbell was plainly angered by Joseph Smith\u27s Mormon movement. This paper attempts to explain how Campbell\u27s early life experiences, his philosophical development of reason, and his doctrine of Restoration influenced his rebuke of Smith

Every Good Path: God\u27s Desire for Your Youth Ministry

This presentation was the keynote session from the 2025 Youth Ministers Workshop held by the Center for Ministry at Harding University