Correlates of the impostor phenomenon among undergraduate entrepreneurs.
The impostor phenomenon describes the self-attribution of success to luck and interpersonal skills rather than to intelligence and ability, despite external validation to the contrary. Evidence suggests the presence of impostor characteristics among a group of 63 undergraduate entrepreneurs. More intense impostor feelings were associated with an external locus of control and a stronger perceived effect of work on family life. Implications for entrepreneurial performance are discussed and questions for research are presented.
Sightler
K W
KW
Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kennesaw, GA, USA. Kevin_Sightler@coles2.kennesaw.edu
Wilson
M G
MG
D000328:Adult; D001076:Aptitude; D008192:Deception; D016520:Entrepreneurship; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*