Impostor Syndrome Phenomenon

This study investigated the significant difference in the psychological profile among students at Sulu State College. It employed a descriptive correlational research design with 200 students officially enrolled at Sulu State College during the Academic Year 2024-2025 through a stratified simple random sampling procedure and treated data through frequency, percentage score, weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent sample, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s test of correlation using significant alpha = 0.05. The following are the findings: 1) The majority of the respondents were female, majority aged 20 years old and below, mostly were taking their degree In CCSE, and equally represented in each year level; 2) Generally, students have expressed that students have experienced high level of impostor syndrome, self-efficacy, and perfectionism; 3) On the significant difference, there was significant difference in the level of psychological profile among students at Sulu State College when data are grouped according to age, gender, and year level. However, no significant difference was identified when data are grouped according to course. 4) On account of significant correlation, this study highlights a high positive significant correlation among impostor syndrome, self-efficacy, and perfectionism. Furthermore, this study supports the theory of Albert Bandura on self-efficacy that emphasizes that a person’s confidence in their own capacity to succeed in various situations plays a critical role in how they approach goals, tasks, and challenges. Finally, this study emphasizes the importance of mental health among students. Counseling, mentorship, skills-building, and teambuilding that could potentially boost students’ self-confidence and coping strategies.