Dual Perspectives on Inner Conflict
In the provided materials, the term "impostor syndrome" is not explicitly mentioned. However, some descriptions of characteristic contradictions in self-perception and unstable self-esteem can be interpreted as manifestations of the internal conflicts that often accompany a phenomenon essentially similar to impostor syndrome.For example, one source from file link txt (page 3) notes that "By completing the phrase 'In my view…', many young men emphasize precisely their contradiction: 'In my view—a genius—yet insignificant'." This quote demonstrates how a person can simultaneously regard themselves as outstanding and worthless, reflecting a deep inner doubt about their own value and achievements. Such internal contradiction can negatively affect self-esteem, as the emerging sense of a mismatch between expectations and perceived results may lead to constant self-criticism and low self-confidence.Thus, although impostor syndrome is not directly mentioned, the self-perception contradictions described in the material and the negative impact of this state on self-esteem allow us to speak of similar psychological processes. These processes may manifest as a feeling that one’s achievements are undeserved or that one’s internal sense of self-worth does not match external successes, which is typical for the condition known as impostor syndrome.Supporting citation(s):"By completing the phrase 'In my view…', many young men emphasize precisely their contradiction: 'In my view—a genius—yet insignificant'." (source: link txt, page: 3)