A Study of Simple and Multiple Relationships of Defensive Self- Presentation with Imposter Syndrome in Graduate Students of Shahid Chamran University (Ahwaz- Iran)

Abstract

This study examined the simple and multiple relationships of defensive self presentation tactics with imposter syndrome in graduate students of Shahid Chamran University (Ahvaz- Iran). Five handred subjects were randomly selected for this study from which 200 subjects were randomly sellected for the scale validation phase. Subjects completed 2 scales: Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) and Defensive Self- Presentation. The results of the research indicated that defensive self- presentation tactics have a positive Correlation with imposter syndrome. In addition, multiple correlation of defensive self- presentation tactics with imposter syndrome was statistically significant. In male graduate students, self- handicapping was the best predictors of imposter syndrome, and in female graduate students self- handicapping and excuses were the best predictors of imposter syndrome