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ERIC Number: ED658971
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 34
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3832-1315-5
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The Imposter Phenomenon in Graduate Students: A Social Constructionist Perspective Using Narrative Inquiry
Colin J. Smith
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of Memphis
A narrative inquiry study explored six graduate students' experiences of "imposter syndrome" during their graduate studies. Semi-structured interviews occurred with each participant at two time points: one initial interview and a follow-up interview to discuss the impact of the initial interview and to perform member checking. Each interview was analyzed individually to create summative narrative of their unique experiences of imposter feelings. Interviews were also analyzed on a study-wide level to explore common threads of the "imposter syndrome" in graduate school. Results suggested imposter feelings in graduate students were related to the ability to discuss imposter feelings with others, program demographic makeup, and the level of competition and support within a program. Implications and recommendations for further research and graduate programs are provided. Individual and systemic perspectives are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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