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Title
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Imposter Syndrome, Confidence, Self-Talk, Oh My! The Benefits of Positive Self-Talk for Interpreters
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Creator
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Jenna M. Vascimini Protheroe
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Degree Name
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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
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Project Type
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action_research
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Date
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3/1/2024
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Abstract
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During my journey toward becoming an interpreter, I have discovered the complex relationship between confidence and imposter syndrome. This connection has had a strong impact on my short history as an American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreter. In this action research project, I collected and analyzed data on the effects of positive self-talk before, during, and after interpreting jobs, and how this mindfulness can boost confidence, thereby decreasing imposter syndrome symptoms among interpreters. These data were collected via my personal journal over the course of nine months. Additionally, I discovered the effects of negative self-talk, and how that has impact as well. The goal of this action research was to shed light on the importance of positive self-talk for increasing confidence and self-esteem and for reducing imposter syndrome among interpreters.
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Committee Member
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Elisa Maroney
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Amanda Smith
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 3/29/2024, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above.
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Language
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eng
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Type
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Text
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Image; StillImage
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Identifier
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grad_051324a
