Date

5-2026

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department

Human Development & Family Science

Major

Human Development and Family Science

Abstract

Some first generation college students may experience imposter syndrome. Clance & Imes (1978), Imposter syndrome is defined as feeling like a fraud despite the amount of success. Students with imposter syndrome may have feelings of a lack of belonging and a lack of support, which can decrease their ability to succeed. When first generation students learn about imposter syndrome and how to address it, they are able to learn healthy coping mechanisms that can help combat the syndrome and also learn to interpret their experience as part of the learning experience instead as a sign of inadequacy. First generation students often do not know how to identify and label imposter syndrome systems or find coping mechanisms that can set them up for success. To address this, I will conduct a workshop for college students who participate in the Education Opportunity Program, a college support program at California State University, Monterey Bay in Seaside California.

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