Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Role of Imposter Phenomenon on Self-Handicapping and Psychological Distress among Young Adults Subject The topic of the resource Imposter Phenomenon; Psychological Distress and Young Adults; Self-Handicapping Description An account of the resource The Imposter Phenomenon (IP), characterized by persistent self-doubt and a fear of being exposed as a fraud despite objective success, is a growing concern, particularly among young adults. This study explores the intricate relationships between the Imposter Phenomenon, Self-handicapping, and Psychological Distress in a sample of 242 young adults aged 1825. The data is analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression. Findings from a comprehensive survey, utilizing the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale, the Self-Handicapping Scale, and the Mental Health Inventory reveal a significant positive correlation and prediction between the Imposter Phenomenon and self-handicapping and a positive relationship between the Imposter phenomenon and psychological distress. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how the Imposter Phenomenon influences self-handicapping behaviours in young adults, shedding light on the psychological distress associated with these experiences. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to address imposter feelings and their potential consequences on mental well-being in this vulnerable population, ultimately aiming to foster a healthier and more resilient generation. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pooja.Y B.; Sonali M.; Swati P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Human Arenas Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media B.V. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s42087-024-00440-3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/s42087-024-00440-3</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85202727547&amp;doi=10.1007%2Fs42087-024-00440-3&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=4d6b6e31c5d8151335c951122c575184" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85202727547&amp;doi=10.1007%2fs42087-024-00440-3&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=4d6b6e31c5d8151335c951122c575184</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 25225804 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Pooja.Y B., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Delhi, Delhi, India; Sonali M., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Delhi, Delhi, India; Swati P., Department of Psychology, Christ University, Delhi, Delhi, India