The Relationship Between Perceived Parental Abuse, Gender Dysphoria, And Imposter Phenomenon

Abstract

This study is titled, “The Relationship between Perceived Parental Abuse, Gender Dysphoria, and Imposter Phenomenon in Young Adults.” It is authored by Alan Philip Sam, student of M.A. Clinical Psychology, and co-authored by guide Dr. Neelam Pandey, under the auspices and permission of Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences (AIPS), Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This study explores the intricate relationships between Perceived Parental Abuse (PPA), Gender Dysphoria (GD), and Imposter Phenomenon (IP) among individuals. Perceived parental abuse refers to subjective interpretations of mistreatment or psychological harm experienced from parents or caregivers during formative years. Gender dysphoria involves distress due to incongruence between assigned sex, and experienced gender identity, while imposter phenomenon entails persistent feelings of inadequacy despite evidence of competence. Through convenience sampling and form collection, data were collected from diverse participants. Findings reveal positive correlations between PPA and GD, PPA and IP, as well as GD and IP. Linear regression analyses suggest PPA as a predictor of both GD and IP. This research contributes to understanding psychological dynamics among individuals with diverse experiences and identities.