ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal
Vol 23 No 1 (2007): ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal (Vol. 23, No. 1, 2007)

Impostor Phenomenon, Self-Esteem, and Self-Efficacy

Wulandari, Aprilia Dwi (Unknown)
Tjundjing, Sia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2007

Abstract

This study aims to investigate whether the impostor phenomenon exists among students, and to expose its relation with self-esteem and self-efficacy. Subjects (N = 124) were obtained through purposive sampling towards psychology students. Data were collected through a questionnaire adapted from a standard scale. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted, followed with a chi square test, and Pearson correlation. Results reveal that 29.8 % subjects are impostors. Data analysis show that it correlates negatively with self-esteem and self-efficacy. The impostor phenomenon as an entity interconnected with self-image fulfillment are discussed. Penelitian ini bertujuan memberikan gambaran mengenai impostor phenomenon pada mahasiswa, dan mengungkap keterkaitannya dengan self esteem dan self efficacy. Subjek penelitian (N = 124) diperoleh melalui purposive sampling terhadap mahasiswa psikologi. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang diadaptasi dari skala baku. Analisis dengan teknik statistik deskriptif dilanjutkan dengan uji kai kuadrat, dan korelasi Pearson. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 29,8 % subjek tergolong impostors. Analisis data menunjukkan bahwa impostor phenomenon berkorelasi negatif dengan self esteem dan self efficacy. Dibahas impostor phenomenon sebagai suatu fenomena terkait pemenuhan gambaran diri.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpa

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

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Anima publishes peer reviewed articles with editors and consultants providing detailed assistance for authors to reach publication. Anima publishes research reports and scientific papers in psychology and/or related sciences with the aim to advance science, knowledge, and theory of ...