Called to Serve: Exploring the Relationship of Impostor Phenomenon and the Self-Esteem among Student Leaders

The Impostor Phenomenon has garnered attention in numerous studies due to its adverse effects on individuals' psychological, biological, and social well-being. Despite its prevalence, the impostor phenomenon has not yet been classified as a disorder or illness in any diagnostic criteria, underscoring its status as a social and psychological phenomenon (Kaplan, 2009). Furthermore, this study aims to contribute to research focused on the impostor phenomenon and to investigate the relationship between selfesteem and the impostor phenomenon among student leaders in the Philippines. Through a quantitative research approach, data were collected from student leaders to assess their levels of self-esteem and the extent of impostor feelings they experienced. Moreover, this research employed Pearson correlation analysis, revealing a significant negative correlation (-0.679) between these variables, indicating a tendency for self-esteem to decrease as impostorism intensified. Furthermore, based on a sample of 100 student leaders, the findings rejected the null hypothesis and confirmed a strong correlation, emphasizing that there is a relationship between selfesteem and the impostor phenomenon among undergraduate student leaders. The findings of this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychological dynamics within student leadership roles and provide insights into the implications for supporting the well-being of student leaders