Abstract
We use Conservation of Resources (COR) theory to examine the moderated mediational relationship between the impostor phenomenon (IP) and work-family conflict. The IP is a negative experience where individuals who are seen as successful by others cannot internalize their achievements. In this paper, we propose that individuals who experience the negative feelings associated with the IP lack the initial resources needed to meet daily work demands. Without sufficient resources to meet demands faced in work, we suggest that impostors experience emotional exhaustion. Because impostors experience emotional exhaustion, we submit they will not be able to meet the demands in the family domain leading to the experience of work-family conflict. However, congruent with COR theory, we propose that additional resources provided by the organization, such as perceived organizational support (POS), may weaken the negative experiences of imposters.
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