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  • Racial Studies

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  • Impostor phenomenon is a recognized psychological experience.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the unique experiences of Black individuals.
  • Racial oppression and inequity contribute to intellectual and professional self-doubt.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Racialized Impostor Phenomenon Scale (RIPS).
  • To assess persistent beliefs, actions, and feelings of self-doubt among Black individuals.
  • To account for the impact of racial oppression and inequity on impostor cognitions.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted on samples of 398 and 364 Black individuals, respectively.
  • Measurement invariance was assessed across Black men and women.
  • Construct validity was examined through associations with related psychological constructs.

Main Results:

  • A three-factor solution emerged: internalized racial doubt, racialized burden to prove, and externalized racial doubt.
  • The three-factor model demonstrated an excellent fit with the data.
  • The RIPS showed similar measurement across genders and significant associations with impostor phenomenon, racism experiences, mental health, and self-esteem.

Conclusions:

  • The Racialized Impostor Phenomenon Scale (RIPS) provides initial evidence of reliability and validity.
  • The RIPS is a culturally relevant instrument for assessing racialized impostor cognitions.
  • The scale can be used to understand the psychological impact of systemic racism on Black individuals.