ERIC Number: EJ1444993
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Nov
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1932-202X
EISSN: EISSN-2162-9536
Mediating Role of Test Anxiety in Association between Imposter Phenomenon and Perfectionism among High-Achieving Students
Najia Zulfiqar; Tanzeela Abbasi
Journal of Advanced Academics, v35 n4 p698-717 2024
Numerous stressors, such as test anxiety, imposter phenomenon, and perfectionism. The association between the imposter phenomenon and perfectionism is well-studied, but test anxiety as a mediator of this association is not examined. The present study aimed to explore the mediating role of test anxiety on the imposter phenomenon and perfectionism among Pakistani high-achieving students. Additionally, we investigated gender and grade differences for junior and senior high school students. In the present cross-sectional survey study, participants (n = 250) aged 15-18 years responded to the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale, Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, and Westside Test Anxiety Scale. Findings showed that perfectionism increased by 39% with a one-unit increase in the imposter phenomenon. Test anxiety was a significant positive mediator of the association between imposter phenomenon and perfectionism. T-test showed girls had higher scores on the imposter phenomenon and test anxiety than boys. One-way ANOVA revealed significant educational grade differences with small effect sizes, and junior high school students scored higher than senior high school students on study variables. About 44% and 48% of 250 participants reported having moderate and frequent imposter symptoms, respectively. Almost 36.5% of high-achievers had low test anxiety, and 50% of high-achievers had normal test anxiety. The study presents a discussion of the merits and demerits.
Descriptors: Test Anxiety, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Personality Traits, High Achievement, Stress Variables, Foreign Countries, Gender Differences, Individual Differences, High School Students, Junior High School Students, Academic Achievement, Mental Health
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pakistan
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale
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