Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome among Young Adults

Abstract

This research explored the connection between Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome in young adults and evaluated differences between genders. This study is conducted in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. A correlational study included 160 young adults, utilizing the Big Three Perfectionism Scale-Short (BTPS-Short) and the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale (CIPS). The data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and t-test. A significant positive relationship was observed between Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome (r = .747, p < 0.01). Women exhibited greater levels of Perfectionism (M = 56.53 vs. M = 38.38; t = -12.383, p < 0.01) and Imposter Syndrome (M = 69.78 vs. M = 53.26; t = -8.243, p < 0.01) compared to men. The results validate a strong connection between Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome, showing distinct gender differences, underscoring the necessity for gender-sensitive approaches to tackle these psychological issues.