Impostor Syndrome Test – Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS)

Research Dataset

Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS)

Normative and Psychometric Statistics
PRELIMINARY N=20 α=0 7Countries

Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS) normative dataset currently contains 20 participant records collected between Jun 28, 2026 and Aug 11, 2026 .

This psychometric dataset currently includes 20 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 43.9 with a standard deviation of 15.44, indicating moderate score variability within the sampled population. Internal consistency reliability analysis produced a Cronbach alpha of 0, which falls below commonly accepted psychometric standards and should be interpreted cautiously until additional data are collected. Observed skewness (-0.74) and kurtosis (-0.15) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

20
Participants
7
Countries
48
Scale Items
0
Reliability
Table 1
Dataset Overview
Assessment Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS)
Research Status Preliminary Dataset
Dataset Maturity 10 /100 — PRELIMINARY
Participants 20
Countries Represented 7
Items 48
Dimensions 12
Data Collection Period Jun 28, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026
Reliability α = 0
Note. The current Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS) dataset contains 20 participant records collected from 7 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.

Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic Value
Mean Score 43.9%
Median Score 48
Standard Deviation 15.44
Variance 238.31
Standard Error 3.45
95% CI Lower 37.13
95% CI Upper 50.67
Minimum Score 15%
Maximum Score 67%
Observed Range 52
Note. M = 43.9, SD = 15.44, Median = 48. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 37.13 to 50.67.

Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable Summary
Participants N = 20
Countries 7
Age Information Available
Gender Information Available
Note. Demographic information was collected voluntarily. Participant counts may vary across demographic categories when information was not reported.

Figure 1
Global Participation
Note. Participants were represented across 7 countries. The largest contribution originated from IN (40% of available geographic records).

Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile Score Interpretation
10th 15% Very Low
25th 33% Below Average
50th 48% Average
75th 54% Above Average
90th 59% Elevated
Note. Percentile values provide preliminary normative benchmarks derived from the current Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS) sample.

Figure 2
Score Distribution
Note. Observed scores ranged from 15% to 67% (M = 43.9, SD = 15.44). Distribution characteristics included skewness (-0.74) and kurtosis (-0.15). Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.

Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric Value
Cronbach Alpha 0
Reliability Classification Unacceptable
Participants 20
Items 48
Standard Error 3.45
Note. Internal consistency was estimated using Cronbach alpha. Reliability estimates are based on the current normative dataset and may change as additional responses are collected.

Item–Total Correlations
Insufficient Sample Size

Item–total correlations are not currently reported because the assessment has fewer than 100 participant responses. Psychometric item analysis requires a larger sample to produce stable and interpretable estimates.

Current Participants: 20
Minimum Recommended: 100

Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension Mean SD N
Praise Acceptance 64.18% 19.73 17
Fear of Being Exposed 62.35% 19.39 17
Self-Doubt 59.75% 20.44 20
Social Comparison 58.35% 15.83 17
Self-Worth 57.82% 18.42 17
Success Attribution 55.35% 12.82 17
Competence 54.85% 19.64 20
Self-Confidence 53.9% 21.02 20
Risk Taking 30.88% 16.61 17
Overworking 28.65% 10.3 17
Help Seeking 27.94% 8.3 17
Perfectionism 26.53% 4.32 17
Note. Dimension statistics summarize normative performance across the major constructs measured by Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS).

Figure 5
Dimension Profile
Note. The highest observed dimension was Praise Acceptance (64.2%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Perfectionism (26.5%). The observed difference between dimensions was 37.7 percentage points. Substantial variation was observed between dimensions.

Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric Value
Current Participants 20
Countries 7
Collection Start Jun 28, 2026
Collection End Aug 11, 2026
Months Recorded 3
Note. Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice

A total of 20 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 20 valid response records. Approximately 0 response record(s) were excluded from dimension-level normative calculations due to incomplete response patterns.

Limitations

Normative statistics are derived from voluntary participation and may not represent all populations. Reliability estimates, percentile norms, and dimension statistics should be interpreted in the context of the current sample and may change as additional responses are collected.


Ethical Statement

All records included in this dataset were collected anonymously. No personally identifying information is stored. Data are intended for educational, psychometric, and research purposes.


Recommended Citation

Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS). Research Dataset. Retrieved from https://drdeenz.com/imposter-syndrome-test/statistics/

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