04/24/2026
SUPER PROUD to announce the publication of LSU Ogden Honors College alum, Amelia Knox's, first-authored paper detailing the results from her undergraduate honors thesis! Amelia's study serves as the first known test of whether imposter syndrome is related to alcohol outcomes among college students.
Imposter syndrome was statistically significantly related to coping‐motivated drinking, peak estimated blood alcohol content (eBAC), drinking frequency, and alcohol‐related problems. Imposter syndrome, via the serial effects of depression and coping motives, was significantly indirectly related to eBAC, drinking frequency, and alcohol‐related problems.
Similarly, via the serial effects of anxiety and coping motives, imposter syndrome was significantly indirectly related to eBAC, drinking frequency, and alcohol‐related problems.
Results highlight the negative impact imposter syndrome can have on mental and behavioral health among college students. Way to GEAUX, Amelia! LSU Research LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences LSU