Behind the Badge: Imposter Syndrome, Personality Traits, and Mental Health among Police Officers

Authors

  • Habiba Ashraf Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology NUR International University Lahore, Pakistan
  • Arwa Rizvi Lecturer, Department of Clinical Psychology NUR International University Lahore, Pakistan
  • Imran Khan Lecturer, Department of Psychology Faisalabad Institute of Science and Technology (FIST) Powered by COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Qurat ul ain Bokhari Lecturer, Department of Clinical Psychology NUR International University Lahore, Pakistan
  • Maria Bibi Scholar, Department of Psychology, NUR International University Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

To study the relationship between Imposter Syndrome, Personality Traits, and Mental Health among Police Officers, the present study will be conducted. The research design will utilize a quantitative correlational research design. Purposive sampling will be used to approach participants. We will recruit a sample of 300 police officers (N=300) from various police departments. All participants will be aged between 25–35 years and include the following ranks: ASI, SI, SHO, and ASP. The data will be collected via standardised tools, including the Clance imposter phenomenon scale (Clance, 1985) for intellectual fraudulence and self-doubt; the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10; Rammstedt & John, 2007) to measure five personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism and openness to experience); the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales−21 (DASS–21; Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) for mental health. This study is designed to investigate the relationship between imposter syndrome and personality traits, mental health in police officers, and how this measure can predict Mental Health. Pearson correlation, multiple hierarchical regression analysis and t-test analysis shall be performed on the data.

Keywords: Imposter Syndrome; Personality Traits; Mental Health; Police Personnel; Depression; Anxiety; Stress

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22763412

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Published

2026-03-30

How to Cite

Habiba Ashraf, Arwa Rizvi, Imran Khan, Qurat ul ain Bokhari, & Maria Bibi. (2026). Behind the Badge: Imposter Syndrome, Personality Traits, and Mental Health among Police Officers. `, 5(01), 7230–7255. Retrieved from https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/2200

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Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Advance Social Science Archive Journal

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