PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS TOWARDS IMPOSTOR SYNDROME

Impostor syndrome (IS) is a psychological phenomenon characterized by feelings of incompetence and self-doubt regarding one's achievements, despite external evidence of success. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the personality trait of neuroticism, socioeconomic status, and impostor syndrome among postgraduate students at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). A total of 365 postgraduate students from various disciplines participated in this study. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that measured neuroticism, socioeconomic status, and impostor syndrome. However, there was a weak association between socioeconomic status and impostor syndrome. These findings suggest that neuroticism plays a crucial role in the development of impostor syndrome among postgraduate students, while socioeconomic status has a minimal influence. The implications of this study are important for developing appropriate interventions to address IS among postgraduate students, focusing on emotional management and enhancing self-confidence.