Impostor Syndrome Test – Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS)

Research Dataset

Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS)

Normative and Psychometric Statistics
PRELIMINARY N=23 α=0 8Countries

Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS) normative dataset currently contains 23 participant records collected between Jun 28, 2026 and Aug 21, 2026 .

This psychometric dataset currently includes 23 anonymous participant responses collected through voluntary participation. The observed mean score was 45.3 with a standard deviation of 15.3, 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 (-0.79) and kurtosis (-0.04) were examined as indicators of distribution quality. The score distribution appeared reasonably balanced and did not suggest substantial departures from normality.

23
Participants
8
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 23
Countries Represented 8
Items 48
Dimensions 12
Data Collection Period Jun 28, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026
Reliability α = 0
Note. The current Deenz Impostor Phenomenon Scale (DIPS) dataset contains 23 participant records collected from 8 countries. Dataset maturity reflects sample size, geographic diversity, and internal consistency reliability.

Table 2
Descriptive Statistics
Statistic Value
Mean Score 45.3%
Median Score 48
Standard Deviation 15.3
Variance 234.22
Standard Error 3.19
95% CI Lower 39.05
95% CI Upper 51.56
Minimum Score 15%
Maximum Score 67%
Observed Range 52
Note. M = 45.3, SD = 15.3, Median = 48. The 95% confidence interval ranged from 39.05 to 51.56.

Table 3
Sample Characteristics
Variable Summary
Participants N = 23
Countries 8
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 8 countries. The largest contribution originated from IN (34.8% of available geographic records).

Table 4
Percentile Norms
Percentile Score Interpretation
10th 15% Very Low
25th 36% Below Average
50th 48% Average
75th 55% Above Average
90th 62% 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 = 45.3, SD = 15.3). Distribution characteristics included skewness (-0.79) and kurtosis (-0.04). Distribution indices suggested no substantial departures from normality.

Table 5
Reliability Analysis
Metric Value
Cronbach Alpha 0
Reliability Classification Unacceptable
Participants 23
Items 48
Standard Error 3.19
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: 23
Minimum Recommended: 100

Table 7
Dimension Norms
Dimension Mean SD N
Fear of Being Exposed 67.05% 21.47 20
Self-Doubt 63.65% 21.73 23
Social Comparison 62.75% 18.52 20
Praise Acceptance 59.9% 21.87 20
Self-Worth 59.45% 21.48 20
Success Attribution 56.75% 16.6 20
Competence 55.09% 21.09 23
Self-Confidence 54.48% 19.63 23
Risk Taking 30% 15.39 20
Overworking 28.1% 9.54 20
Help Seeking 27.5% 7.69 20
Perfectionism 26.3% 4 20
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 Fear of Being Exposed (67.1%), whereas the lowest observed dimension was Perfectionism (26.3%). The observed difference between dimensions was 40.8 percentage points. Substantial variation was observed between dimensions.

Table 8
Dataset Growth Summary
Metric Value
Current Participants 23
Countries 8
Collection Start Jun 28, 2026
Collection End Aug 21, 2026
Months Recorded 3
Note. Growth statistics summarize cumulative participation throughout the observed data collection period.
Normative Data Notice

A total of 23 participant responses were available for this assessment. Dimension-level norms were calculated using 23 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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