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Research Instrument
Self & Coping // IPSS3 Open Access

Impostor Phenomenon Short Scale

3-item ultra-brief measure of impostor feelings. Sum score range 3-18; higher scores indicate stronger impostor feelings.

Estimated Time
~5 mins
Instrument Scale
Standardized Items
Administration
Self-Administered
Scoring Engine
Automated Real-Time

Scale Overview & Construct

3-item ultra-brief measure of impostor feelings. Sum score range 3-18; higher scores indicate stronger impostor feelings.

Psychometric Instrument Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

3-item ultra-brief measure of impostor feelings. Sum score range 3-18; higher scores indicate stronger impostor feelings. Based on your answers to its 3 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Your result helps you understand how you currently tend to cope, think, or respond under this kind of pressure.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population
Teachers, Educators & Faculty
Administration Format
Self-Administered
Intended Domain / Purpose
Research & Empirical Study
Recommended Age Bracket
Adults (18+ yrs)
Duration & Pacing
5 Minutes (Self-Paced)
Access License
Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Jansen, M. P. (2024). Impostor phenomenon short scale (IPSS-3): A novel measure to capture impostor feelings in large-scale and longitudinal surveys. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1358279.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Jansen, M. P. (2024). Impostor phenomenon short scale (IPSS-3): A novel measure to capture impostor feelings in large-scale and longitudinal surveys. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1358279.

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Identifier IPSS3
Category Self & Coping
Scale Standard Standardized
License Status CC BY 4.0 Open Scale
PsiQ Psychometric ID #46
Impostor Phenomenon Short Scale
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