The Links Between Imposter Phenomenon and Implicit Theory of Intelligence Among Chinese Adolescents

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10.2991/assehr.k.201023.001How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Imposter Phenomenon, Implicit theory of intelligence, Adolescence

Abstract

Both imposter phenomenon and implicit theory of intelligence have an impact on adolescents’ development, especially affecting their academic progress and mental health. Therefore, these two constructs are well worth investigating, especially in the previously unexplored Chinese adolescent sample. In the present study, the aim was to find out the relationship between imposter phenomenon and Stability of existing ability and Modifiability of ability deficits. In total, Chinese high school students (N=173, Mean age=16.7) completed the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale [13] and Implicit Personality theory scale contains two sub-scales measuring Stability and Modifiability belief [19]. Among them, 108 females and 65 males have done the online questionnaire survey. The result suggested there is no significant relationship between imposter Phenomenon and Stability of existing ability and Modifiability of ability deficits in the current sample.Yet a significant difference was identified among the groups with different imposter scores, suggesting a curving effect. Meanwhile, no significant gender differences were noted in the current sample in terms of the three variables. But the results were shown that Chinese high school students had relatively high imposter scores, indicating potential cultural variance. Implications for avoiding imposter phenomenon for Chinese adolescents was discussed, raising awareness in high level of imposter phenomenon among Chinese adolescents.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Xinyi Xu
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/11/06
TI  - The Links Between Imposter Phenomenon and Implicit Theory of Intelligence Among Chinese Adolescents
BT  - Proceedings of the 2020 5th International Conference on Modern Management and Education Technology (MMET 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1
EP  - 10
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.201023.001
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.201023.001
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