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Effects of Self-Imposter Syndrome on

Emotional Intelligence among
Incoming High School Graduates in
Saint Louis School of Pacdal
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Presented by: GROUP 3

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Introduction
Many individuals in today’s era witness a
common challenge known as the self-
imposter syndrome, where they experience a
persistent sense of not measuring up and fear
of coming out as an impostor, despite their
actual achievements and success.
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Background of the Study

• According to Chakraverty (2022), impostor phenomenon is a feeling

of perceived fraudulence some accomplished people have occasionally
or more frequently because they attribute their achievements to luck.

• Parkman (2016) noted that emotional intelligence may worsen

symptoms of imposter syndrome, leading individuals to struggle with
feelings of insecurity and self-doubt despite objective evidence of their
competence.
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Background of the Study

• This research intends to investigate the prevalence and impact of

self-imposter syndrome on emotional intelligence
among incoming high school graduates.

• It is crucial for enhancing students' emotional intelligence and

empowering them to thrive academically and personally despite
experiencing feelings of insecurity and self-doubt.
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Statement of the Problem

Through this exploration, the purpose of this study is to

investigate the negative effects of self-imposter
syndrome on incoming high school graduates' emotional
intelligence and identify potential strategies for
managing the effects of this syndrome.
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Research
Questions:
To what extent does imposter syndrome primarily impact emotional

01 intelligence, leading individuals to underestimate their ability to

understand and manage emotions?

Does self-imposter syndrome hinder incoming high school graduates'

02 ability to understand and empathize with others' emotions and

perspectives?

What specific behaviors or coping mechanisms do individuals with

03 imposter syndrome exhibit when faced with challenges related to

emotional intelligence?
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Review of Related Literature

Imposter SyndromeSensations of not belonging; feeling that one’s competence and success are fundamentally fraudulent
and inauthentic; the conviction of having somehow ‘tricked’ students, colleagues, peer reviewers,
and publishers; and the fear that it is only a matter of time before this is discovered-is popularly
understood as an individual-private-problem of faulty self-esteem (Breeze, 2018).

Emotional Emotional intelligence is commonly defined as the ability to perceive, understand, regulate, and
intelligence
express emotions effectively in oneself and others (Cabello and Fernandez-Berrocal (2015).

Self-Awareness Self-awareness focuses on yourself and evaluates your actions, thoughts, emotions, and how you
behave in that situation that is aligned with your internal standards or person's own personal values,
beliefs and how those standards impact others and the surrounding environment. (Elizabeth Perry,
2022).
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Review of Related Literature

Emotional Coping Emotional coping strategies refer to the conscious and

Strategies unconscious efforts made by individuals to maintain or
control their emotional reactions in times of stress.(McCrae
& Gross, 2020).

Transitioning from high school to higher education can be a tough

Higher
Education and stressful time for many students. feelings of being an impostor
Transition are common among secondary individuals, particularly those already
marginalized in academic settings. (Ménard & Chittle, 2023)
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Theoretical
Framework

SELF IMPOSTER SYNDROME EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

This study is anchored in the theory of Clance and ImesThe study was founded by the theory of Salovey and
(1978) in imposter syndrome. Which states that the Mayer (1990). It involves the emotion and mood. It has
tendency of qualified and successful individuals feels the ability to know their own or others feelings and
they feel like a fraud no matter what the individuals manage their emotion.
abilities or achievements.
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Conclusion
The study revolves around recognizing the negative
impacts of self-imposter syndrome on the
emotional intelligence of incoming high school
graduates in Saint Louis School of Pacdal
Incorporated to find ways and actions to enhance
and manage their emotional intelligence.