Attachment style and self-handicapping: the mediating role of the imposter phenomenon
| Autor: | Eric D. Deemer, Laura E. Jensen |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Social comparison theory
Social psychology (sociology) Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology 05 social sciences 050301 education Social environment Interpersonal communication Interpersonal relationship Developmental and Educational Psychology Attachment theory 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Psychology Sociology of Education 0503 education Social psychology 050104 developmental & child psychology Career development |
| Zdroj: | Social Psychology of Education. 23:1259-1276 |
| ISSN: | 1573-1928 1381-2890 |
| Popis: | Many students pursuing post-secondary education will experience the imposter phenomenon at some point in their academic career. The imposter phenomenon can lead to anxiety, self-doubt, and self-handicapping strategies that can impair academic success for students. Self-presentation strategies can be adaptive in the competitive and evaluative environment that is education in the U.S., but not all students use these strategies in the same way. To understand the differences, this study looked at how attachment style relates to the imposter phenomenon from an interpersonal perspective. Due to the evaluative and social nature of education, we also looked at how social comparison changes how students portray themselves to others or how they view themselves. We studied 946 university students and found an indirect effect from the imposter phenomenon and self-handicapping via avoidant attachment. Further, social comparison moderated the indirect relation between avoidant attachment and self-handicapping. Specifically, the indirect effect from avoidant attachment and self-handicapping was weaker with higher levels of social comparison. Results highlight the importance of tailoring counseling and career development interventions to the student and emphasize how educators can address social comparison in the classroom. |
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